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What is ABC Radio National?
ABC Radio National (RN) is the ABC's national network for ideas, news and current affairs, science, arts, books, religion and the humanities.
Weekdays start with RN Breakfast with Sally Sara. Big Ideas and Late Night Live with David Marr follow in the evening, and The Science Show with Robyn Williams is on Saturday.
ABC Radio National schedule and shows
| Show | When |
|---|---|
| RN Breakfast with Sally Sara | Mon–Fri, 6–9am (Sydney time, AEDT) |
| Life Matters with Tegan Taylor | Mon–Fri, 9–10am |
| The Book Show with Claire Nichols | Mon–Fri, 10–10:45am |
| Conversations with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski | Mon–Fri, 3–4pm |
| The Radio National Hour with Jane Hutcheon | Mon–Fri, 6–7pm |
| Big Ideas with Natasha Mitchell | Mon–Fri, 8–9pm |
| Late Night Live with David Marr | Mon–Fri, 10–11pm |
| The Science Show with Robyn Williams | Sat, 12–1pm |
Updated in October 2026. Times and presenters may change.
ABC Radio National frequency: AM and DAB
| Area | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Sydney | 576 AM |
| Melbourne | 621 AM |
| Brisbane | 792 AM |
| Perth | 810 AM |
| Adelaide | 729 AM |
| Canberra | 846 AM |
| Hobart | 585 AM |
| Darwin | 657 AM |
You can also listen to ABC Radio National on DAB digital radio (DAB+ in all capital cities).
How to listen to ABC Radio National online
One click on the player and the broadcast starts. Listening is free; away from wifi the stream uses a little mobile data.
Frequently asked questions
What frequency is Radio National on in Sydney?
576 AM. In Melbourne it is 621 AM, in Brisbane 792 AM.
Who presents RN Breakfast?
Sally Sara, weekdays from 6 to 9am.
Contact ABC Radio National
- Talkback: 1300 225 576
- Text: 0418 226 576
- Website: abc.net.au
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