Two veteran Sydney radio stars 'axed' from 2UE in network shakeup - after John Laws called time on career

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Two veteran Sydney radio stars 'axed' from 2UE in network shakeup - after John Laws called time on career
Published: Jan, 10 2025 12:17

Two Sydney radio veterans have reportedly been axed from their popular shifts at 2UE, with one being moved out of the market entirely. The Daily Telegraph reported that Trevor Sinclair and Gareth McCray are being taken off their weekday timeslots. McCray, who helmed the 9am-2pm timeslot will now host weekend shows on the station.

 [Sinclair, who previously helmed 2UE's breakfast show, is being moved out of Sydney altogether ACE Radio Network, who own 2UE, revealed. When contacted by the Daily Telegraph, Sinclair appeared unaware of any changes]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Sinclair, who previously helmed 2UE's breakfast show, is being moved out of Sydney altogether ACE Radio Network, who own 2UE, revealed. When contacted by the Daily Telegraph, Sinclair appeared unaware of any changes]

Sinclair meanwhile, who previously helmed 2UE's breakfast show, is reportedly being moved out of Sydney altogether ACE Radio Network, who own 2UE, revealed. 'Trevor Sinclair will remain remain a part of the ACE Radio Network on 2UE's sister station in Melbourne (Easy Music 3MP) and our regional network,' ACE Radio Network CEO Mark Taylor told The Daily Telegraph.

 [McCray (pictured), who helmed the 9am-2pm timeslot will now reportedly host weekend shows on the station]
Image Credit: Mail Online [McCray (pictured), who helmed the 9am-2pm timeslot will now reportedly host weekend shows on the station]

When contacted by the Daily Telegraph, Sinclair appeared unaware of any changes. Two Sydney radio veterans, Trevor Sinclair (pictured) and Gareth McCray, have reportedly been axed from their popular shifts, with one being moved out of the market entirely.

 [The publication revealed that Melbourne-based presenter Cathy Jubb (pictured), who previously helmed Easy Music 3MP's drive slot will take the reins of the breakfast slot in 2025. Meanwhile Gavin Miller will replace McCray in the 9am-2pm timeslot]
Image Credit: Mail Online [The publication revealed that Melbourne-based presenter Cathy Jubb (pictured), who previously helmed Easy Music 3MP's drive slot will take the reins of the breakfast slot in 2025. Meanwhile Gavin Miller will replace McCray in the 9am-2pm timeslot]

'Roster has me back on-air on Monday,' he told the publication as he boarded a flight from Los Angeles. Aside from his 2UE role, Sinclair's voice is also heard on Radio Q - Qantas' in-flight radio station. McCray, meanwhile was awarded an Order Of Australia in 2015 for services to radio.

 [The station shakeup comes after a raft of high-profile Sydney-based radio personalties including the ABC's Sarah Macdonald and Richard Glover, and 2GB's Chris O'Keefe, made their exists. Pictured is rafio icon John Laws who called time on his long career in November]
Image Credit: Mail Online [The station shakeup comes after a raft of high-profile Sydney-based radio personalties including the ABC's Sarah Macdonald and Richard Glover, and 2GB's Chris O'Keefe, made their exists. Pictured is rafio icon John Laws who called time on his long career in November]

According to a statement released by the network, the changes are part of a larger change centred around the station's music format. 'From Monday, January 13th, 2UE will become Sydney's new home of Classic Hits, now playing even more great artists of the '60s, '70s and '80s', said a statement issued by the ACE Radio Network.

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