2GB to air special coverage of State Funeral for John Laws

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Sydney’s 2GB will present live, comprehensive coverage of the State Funeral for legendary Australian broadcaster John Laws this Wednesday, November 19, ensuring listeners across the country can pay their respects and reflect on his extraordinary career.

The special broadcast coverage will be hosted by 2GB presenters Michael McLaren and John Stanley, commencing at 1:00pm AEDT.

This broadcast has been offered to the same network stations that syndicated The John Laws Morning Show for decades.

The coverage will take the official audio of the full State Funeral service live from St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney, beginning at 1:30pm AEDT.

The station will also have a team of reporters on the ground, covering the service and providing commentary.

Beyond the service, the coverage will feature highlights of John Laws’ seven decades in radio, celebrating his unique style, cultural impact, and the defining moments of his career.

Nine Radio Managing Director Tom Malone said “John Laws was a giant of Australian radio and we’re proud to be honouring John, and providing his millions of listeners right across the country with the opportunity to be part of the farewell.”

So far, 25 stations across Australia have booked the program for their listeners.

Listeners can tune in to 2GB from 1:00pm AEDT this Wednesday, November 19, for the special coverage.

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Duncan
17 Nov 2025 - 11:38 am

Excellent idea.

Fiat lux
17 Nov 2025 - 2:27 pm

I’m sure the many once great heritage stations that have lost their call signs due to the shortsighted management at SCA in 2016 won’t be relaying this historic event.

Judge Roy Bean
18 Nov 2025 - 1:29 pm

“The station will also have a team of reporters on the ground, covering the service and providing commentary.”

If only 2GB had street teamers so they can give out icy cold cans of Wild Turkey and Cola to passersby.

Dave
19 Nov 2025 - 5:35 am

This is good, I reckon no matter your network. Regional australia would love hearing this. Even if it’s last minute hope a lot of networks pick it up, it’s just important too for those on the land who grew up with Lawsy

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