Trevor Jackson is returning to ABC Radio Gold Coast, taking over as the host of Breakfast in 2026 after more than two decades with the national broadcaster.
Jackson, an award-winning journalist and broadcaster, will be on air each weekday from 5am to 8am. His extensive ABC career includes news and emergency broadcasting, hosting the in-depth interview series Conversations, and serving as ABC Gold Coast’s Content and Music Director.
“Mayor Tom Tate reckons there’s two types of Australians – those who live on the Gold Coast and those that wish they did,” Jackson said. “Having lived here for 20 years I couldn’t agree more! I’m incredibly excited to have the opportunity to tap into everything that’s happening across the Gold Coast as it comes to life each weekday morning.”
Jackson described the Gold Coast as “one of the most fascinating and dynamic young cities in the world” and said he wants to get to the heart of who locals are and why they live there.
“There’ll be no shortage of banging good brekky tunes and plenty of laughs, so Gold Coasters can start their day with a smile on their dial. Bring it on!”
Current Breakfast host Nicole Dyer will move to the Mornings slot after six years of early starts, broadcasting Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 11am. Her first Mornings broadcast will be on Thursday 29 January.
“I’ve loved every minute of hosting breakfast on ABC Gold Coast for the past six years,” Dyer said. “My early morning listeners have entertained and inspired me through good and sometimes challenging times. It was not an easy decision to leave Breakfast, but I’m looking forward to switching it up on Mornings and sleeping in a little later each day.”
The ABC Gold Coast lineup for 2026 will also feature Bern Young on Drive from 3pm to 6pm and Tom Forbes hosting Saturday Breakfast.
Audiences can hear all ABC Gold Coast teams on air from 2 February.
