Gold (Australian radio network)

Gold Network
Country
Australia
Broadcast area
Sydney (Gold 101.7)
Melbourne (Gold 104.3)
Brisbane (Gold DAB+ Brisbane)
Adelaide (Cruise 1323 / Gold DAB+ Adelaide)
Perth (Gold 96FM)
HeadquartersNorth Sydney, New South Wales
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatOldies, Adult contemporary, classic hits
Ownership
OwnerARN
History
Launch date2005
Former names
Classic Hits Network (2005–2017)
Pure Gold Network (2017–2025)

The Gold Network (formerly Pure Gold Network) is a network of radio stations owned and operated by ARN. Before the sale of its broadcasting licence, 4KQ was a part of the Gold Network.

Current Stations

As of 19 January 2026, the Gold Network consists of twelve radio stations.

Gold station Location Music format
Cruise 1323 Adelaide Classic hits
Gold DAB+ Adult contemporary
Gold 80s 1980s music
Gold DAB+ Brisbane Adult contemporary
Gold 80s 1980s music
Gold 96FM Perth Adult contemporary
Gold 80s 1980s music
Gold 104.3 Melbourne Adult contemporary
Gold 80s 1980s music
Gold 101.7 Sydney Adult contemporary
Gold 80s 1980s music

Former Stations

The Gold Network consists of one former radio station.

Gold station Location Music format Notes
4KQ Brisbane Oldies Sold to SEN

Network shows

*Cruise1323 does not carry networked programming

Local shows

Cruise 1323 - Adelaide

  • Craig Huggins

Gold 96FM - Perth

  • Lisa and Russell

Digital radio

The Gold Network simulcasts each station in the network on Digital Radio in their local markets. Prior to the merger of iHeartRadio they also broadcast Gold 80's, featuring 1980s music, Gold 90's, was featured 1990s music and now moved to KIIS Network as KIIS 90's, and, in a joint venture with the KIIS Network, the adult contemporary-formatted Chemist Warehouse Remix.

Gold DAB+ launched in Adelaide and Brisbane on 19 January 2026.