THE 70s & EARLY 80s

Bill Caralis at Marrickville with the Newton Footballers who also worked for him when Bill & Pam owned Caralis Wines on Marrickville Road in the 70s and early 80s.

Bill & Pam retired from the wine business in 1983 and moved to the Gold Coast.  It was here that the opportunity arrived to buy into Radio in 1987. 

The Caralis Bulldogs legend caught the attention of the NSWRL Canterbury Bankstown Club, known as CB or the Berries. Looking for a new image that reflected grit and determination, they approached Bill and purchased the name and logo. 

The Bulldog branding used for the Caralis Bulldogs has carried across to the Canterbury Bankstown logo still used today.   From their inception in 1935 until the name change in 1978, the club won just two premierships. In the years since the new image, they have won five.

Link to view the current Canterbury Bankstown logo.

Click here to read more about the transition of the Bulldogs name from Bill Caralis to Canterbury-Bankstown

In their 75th season, coach Warren Ryan took Newtown all the way to their first Grand Final in twenty-six years.

Parramatta led 7–6 at half-time, but the Jets looked set to spring a major upset when tough half-back Tommy Raudonikis crashed over to score early in the second half.  However, the Jets fell a little short, losing the game 20-11. 

_{Main Photo: Bill Caralis in the middle of the Newtown Jets team photo in 1981.}

_{Click here to watch the 1981 Minor Semi-Final between Newtown and Parramatta.}

1989

The network continued to grow with the purchase of 2LM (Lismore) and Radio97 (Tweed Heads). 

4GY (Gympie) was also acquired in 1989 from AMI.

More than just broadcasting, the Caralis family becomes part of the fabric of the Tweed/Gold Coast community with many activities and contributions including the full purchase of a NSW Water Police Boat. The $30,000 purchase made big news around the community of the Tweed and the Gold Coast.

The Caralis Family have always been a huge supporter of local emergency services.

_{Photo: Pam Caralis launches a Radio 97 funded Water Police boat on the Tweed River.}

MAY 1990

24-hour continuous transmission began at 2DU (Dubbo).  In the late 80s and early 90s most regional radio stations still turned off transmission after midnight.

1 JANUARY 1994

ZZZFM THE HEAT began broadcasting to become the sister station to 2LM (Lismore).

_{Photo: Pam & Bill Caralis with sitting Prime Minister Paul Keating in 1994}

6 JANUARY 1995

By the mid-90s The Super Radio Network continued to grow with the acquisition of 2RE (Taree) along with its sister station MAXFM 107.3 followed by 2AD (Armidale), 4WK and 4AK (Toowoomba), 2MO (Gunnedah) and 2TM (Tamworth).

2000

The start of a new Millennium saw the significant purchase of the iconic 2SM in Sydney, which came with the acquisition of 8 Jones Bay Rd, Pyrmont, and the construction of one of the most outstanding radio studios in Sydney, 

Including a custom-built fit-out studio, glass walls, golden microphone, Tasmanian oak ceilings and more.

To this day, it contains the highest finish ever seen in a radio studio, including 4 additional smaller studios for other shows and programs, including the ‘talkin sport’ show run by Graeme Hughes.

2003

The iconic ‘Talkin Sport’ Show commenced on 2SM in Drive – 3pm-7pm. Our all-star lineup features the legendary Graeme Hughes, the ever-knowledgeable insightful Brett Papworth, the entertaining Gav Robertson, and the dynamic Mark “Spudd” Carroll.

2005

Three further market acquisitions from AMI in a big 2005.  FM93.5 / 531AM (Port Macquarie), 2HC (Coffs Harbour) and 2EL (Orange).

2006

In 2006, The Australian Financial Review published a brilliant article highlighting the growth of the company and the recent acquisitions in Coffs Harbour: Orange and Port Macquarie.

Link to read the Full Article titled "Radio's Very Own Greek Tycoon

^{Photo: Graeme Hughes, Brett Papworth and Gav Robertson (Talkin' Sport) celebrating 21 years on air this year.}

2009

Four additional DAB+ licences were purchased for the Sydney Market.  ZOO Super Digi, 2SM Super Digi, FUN Super Digi and DANCE Super Digi.

2011

The legendary John Laws, one of Australia’s most iconic radio personalities, became part of the Super Radio Network family, bringing his unparalleled broadcasting expertise to 2SM in Sydney. His flagship program, The John Laws Morning Show, quickly became a staple of morning radio across New South Wales and Queensland. Over the next 13 years, the show captivated listeners with its distinctive blend of insightful commentary, engaging interviews, and Laws' inimitable voice that had become synonymous with Australian radio.

^{Photo: John Laws with SRN Directors Despina Priala and George Caralis on his last day on air. November 8 2024.}

JULY 2024 

The shareholding interest in Coastal Broadcasters Pty Ltd was increased to 76.6%.

Coastal Broadcasters includes a range of radio stations across Far North Queensland, including KOOL FM, KIK FM/4AY, 4KZ, and 4AM. These stations serve a broad area, extending from Innisfail and Mareeba to the Gulf of Carpentaria, stretching westward across and beyond the Atherton Tablelands, and reaching east to the Great Barrier Reef islands.

JULY 2024

The appointment of new managing directors to Broadcast Operations and the Super Radio Network, children of Bill and Pam – Despina Priala and George Caralis.

 OCTOBER 2024

The appointment of Graham Miles as Group General Manager.

Graham's appointment is seen as a pivotal milestone and step taken by the new directors for 2025 and the future of the super radio network.

^{Photo: (From left) Graham Miles, Despina Priala & George Caralis.}