KIIS Network
Network of Australian radio stations
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::summary Network of Australian radio stations ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | KIIS FM |
| logo | KIIS Network logo.png |
| logo_size | 150px |
| country | Australia |
| broadcast_area | Sydney (KIIS 106.5) |
| Melbourne (KIIS 101.1) | |
| Brisbane (KIIS 97.3) | |
| Adelaide (KIIS 102.3) | |
| Perth (KIIS DAB+ Perth) | |
| Canberra (Mix 106.3) | |
| owner | ARN |
| launch_date | 2015 |
| radio_stations | See list |
| website | |
| language | English |
| replaced | Mix Network |
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| name = KIIS FM | logo = KIIS Network logo.png | logo_size = 150px | logo caption = | image = | image_size = | image_alt = | caption = | type = | country = Australia | slogan = | market_share = | revenue = | net_income = | broadcast_area = Sydney (KIIS 106.5) Melbourne (KIIS 101.1) Brisbane (KIIS 97.3) Adelaide (KIIS 102.3) Perth (KIIS DAB+ Perth) Canberra (Mix 106.3) | owner = ARN | launch_date = 2015 | radio_stations = See list | webcast = | website = | language = English | replaced = Mix Network
The KIIS Network is an Australian commercial radio stations owned and operated by the ARN. Formerly branded as the Mix Network, the network was rebranded as the KIIS Network in 2015 following the relaunch of KIIS 101.1 Melbourne. The KIIS Network is named after KIIS-FM, a Los Angeles based pop radio station broadcast on the 102.7 MHz FM band.
History
In November 2014, ARN announced that from January 2015 a year after the demise of Mix 101.1 in Melbourne and the successful rebranding of KIIS 106.5 in Sydney earlier that year, the Mix Network would be rebranded as the KIIS Network, with KIIS 101.1 alongside KIIS 106.5, 97.3FM and Mix 102.3. The Brisbane and Adelaide stations retained their respective station names and music formats, but adopted the same branding themes inline with their KIIS sister stations. Mix 106.3 in Canberra is also a part of the network, but predominantly carries its own programming. An announcement of their branding being realigned to the rest of the KIIS Network was made in December 2019.
In December 2014, it was announced that Fairfax Media would merge with the Macquarie Radio Network and sell 96FM Perth to ARN. In January 2015, 96FM joined the KIIS Network.
In January 2022, it was announced that Brisbane's 97.3FM would rebrand to KIIS 97.3, following the acquisition of Grant Broadcasters by ARN.
In January 2026, Adelaide's Mix 102.3 was rebranded to KIIS 102.3, and 96FM left the KIIS Network to join the Gold Network. KIIS DAB+ launched in Perth as a replacement.
Current Stations
As of 19 January 2026, the KIIS Network consists of eleven radio stations.
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| KIIS station | Location/s | Music format/s |
|---|---|---|
| KIIS DAB+ | Perth | Top 40 (CHR) |
| KIIS 90s | 1990s music | |
| KIIS 97.3 | Brisbane | Top 40 (CHR) |
| KIIS 90s | 1990s music | |
| KIIS 101.1 | Melbourne | Top 40 (CHR) |
| KIIS 90s | 1990s music | |
| KIIS 106.5 | Sydney | Top 40 (CHR) |
| KIIS 90s | 1990s music | |
| KIIS 102.3 | Adelaide | Top 40 (CHR) |
| KIIS 90s | 1990s music | |
| Mix 106.3 | Canberra | Adult contemporary |
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Mix 106.3 Canberra is a joint-venture with Southern Cross Austereo and programmed as part of the Triple M network. However, it does air some networked programming from joint venture partner ARN (The Christian O'Connell Show from Gold 104.3 Melbourne and Jonesy & Amanda from Gold 101.7 Sydney).
Digital radio
The KIIS Network simulcasts each station in the network on DAB+ digital radio in their local markets. It also broadcasts in a joint venture with the Pure Gold Network, the adult contemporary-formatted Chemist Warehouse Remix. The KIIS Network stations are also available online via iHeartRadio.
On DAB+ in all markets (except Perth and Canberra), the KIIS Network operates a 90's pop digital station branded as KIIS 90s, alongside an 80's pop station in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, On 19 January 2026 now it belongs to Gold Network and rebrand as Gold 80s.
Digital Only Stations
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| Digital station | Music format/s |
|---|---|
| KIIS Australia | Aussie Hits |
| KIIS Dance | Non-Stop Dance |
| KIIS X (upcoming) | TBA |
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Former Stations
The KIIS Network consists of two former radio stations. ::data[format=table]
| KIIS station | Location/s | Music format/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96FM | Perth | Adult contemporary, Mainstream rock | Now part of Gold Network |
| 96FM 80s | 1980s music | Now part of Gold Network | |
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Networked shows
- Gordie Waters^ (from KIIS 106.5 Sydney)
- Will & Woody (from KIIS 101.1 Melbourne)
- The Kyle and Jackie O Hour of Power (from KIIS 106.5 Sydney)
- The Smallzy Show^ (from KIIS 106.5 Sydney)
- Lowie Live^ (from KIIS 97.3 Brisbane)
- Chris Page and Amy Gerard in the Morning^ (from KIIS 106.5 Sydney)
- The Christian O'Connell Show^^ (from Gold 104.3 Melbourne)
- Jonesy and Amanda^^ (from Gold 101.7 Sydney) ^KIIS only | ^^Canberra Only
References
References
- "Archived copy".
- (22 December 2014). "Kiis acquires Perth's 96FM to complete national network". AdNews.
- (22 December 2014). "96FM Perth sold to ARN for $78m". Radio Today.
- (17 January 2022). "Brisbane's 97.3FM transitioning to the KIIS brand".
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