The classic-hits station now has 1.1 million listeners according to the latest radio ratings survey.
As he bids farewell to a friendly rivalry of 23 years'standing,Melbourne breakfast radio king Neil Mitchell contemplates what might have been.
As one of numerous ABC morning producers who worked with Faine during the last two decades,I was often asked:"What was he really like to work for?"
The old comfy woollen jumper that was the Faine-led morning show is ready to be shed for a sharp,snappy,tailored jacket.
"If you think,looking back at 30 years at the ABC,that everything you've done is sweet,you're kidding yourself,"the 63-year-old says.
"It is an agenda-setting news program,"says the incoming host of ABC Melbourne's morning show."That’s never going to change."
The ABC has confirmed News Breakfast presenter Virginia Trioli will replace Melbourne radio presenter Jon Faine when the veteran broadcaster retires later this year.
Scott Morrison came to sell his budget to Melburnians but things didn't go according to plan.
"It's time for someone else to have as much fun as I have,"the veteran broadcaster told listeners on Monday.
"Why does the Sydney news never go off air?"