from 1410 kHz to 1413 kHz. In May 1988, 2KO moved to facilities at 252 Pacific Highway, Charlestown. KOFM / NXFM use MAESTRO for music play out & Automation after network programs until live assist. On 12 October 1992, 2KO converted to the FM band, changing its callsign to 2KKO, and branding itself as KOFM 102.9. Four years later, on 22 January 1996, the parent company of KOFM (and of NXFM), Radio Newcastle Pty. Ltd., was purchased by Austereo. A few more years later, Austereo sold 50% to RG Capital Radio Network, whose stake in the station then transferred in 2004 to Macquarie Regional RadioWorks, upon the purchase of RG Capital's stations. In April 2011 Southern Cross Media bought out Austereo for $714 million giving Southern Cross Media full ownership of KOFM. In late June 2017, the station again moved but this time to state of the art facilities in 18 Honeysuckle Drive. On 9 November 2018, KOFM was renamed to 102.9 Triple M Newcastle. Presenters On air line-up Monday-Friday Tanya & Steve 6:00am–9:00am JR 9:00am–1:00pm Blanchy 1:00pm–3:00pm The Marty Sheargold Show 3:00pm–4:00pm The Rush Hour with Gus, Jude & Wendell 4:00pm–6:00pm Tanya & Steve Catchup 6:00pm–7:00pm Nights with Dave Gleeson 7:00pm–10:00pm Triple M Aussie with Matty O 10:00pm–Midnight Night Shift with Luke Bona Midnight–5:30am Triple M NRL (March–October) Weekends Weekend Agenda with Nicky and Franky 6:00am–9:00am (Saturday) Triple M NRL (March–October) All Newcastle Knights games Weekend announcers and panel operators include John Piva, Daniel Dimmock, Mark Sales and Nicky Ainley. The Range with Lee Kernaghan 7:00am–9:00am (Sunday) The Great Australian Doorstep with Spida & Sheree Everitt 6:00am–7:00am (Sunday) Moonman across Australia 10:00am–Midday (Sunday) Triple M Aussie with Matty O 10:00pm–Midnight (Saturday & Sunday) News News Director: David Dollin News Presenters: Dan Flegg, Hannah Sly, Madeline Larson, Hamish Finlay Rugby League coverage Following Broadcast Operations Group's decision not to carry the Continuous Call Team from 2GB in Sydney, and therefore, ruling that rival 2HD could not carry Newcastle Knights games, KOFM picked up the program (and rights to Knights games), beginning 2006. KOFM also poached long time 2HD commentator Gary Harley to continue his role as commentator on Knights games until dismissal early 2014. Triple M no longer carries 2GB's coverage anymore due to Triple M Sydney's successful bid for NRL broadcast rights (but will broadcast Knights games with local content). References Radio stations in Newcastle, New South Wales Southern