Noongar Radio 100.9
Noongar Radio 100.9 FM is a community radio station in Perth, Western Australia.
| City | Perth, Western Australia |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 100.9 MHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Indigenous talk and music |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Peedac Pty Ltd |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
In January 2008 the Australian Communications and Media Authority allocated a broadcasting licence for 100.9 MHz to Peedac Pty Ltd. The callsign 6NME refers to the initials of Noongar Media Enterprises, a Peedac subsidiary.[1] The station's intended market is the local indigenous community and those interested in indigenous culture.[1][2][3][4]
Affiliations
Noongar Radio is a member of IRCA, NIRS and the CBAA.
Awards
In 2017 Noongar Radio was finalist for three CBAA awards winning "Excellence in Indigenous Engagement" and "Outstanding Contribution to Australian Music" for PHIL Walley-Stack's Show "Indigenous Beats".
In 2016 and 2017 Noongar Radio was Runner Up for NAIDOC Perth “Business of the Year”.
Noongar Radio has been lauded on the floor of Western Australian parliament as an "awesome radio station".
References
- "New radio licences for Indigenous and seniors communities in Perth". Australian Communications and Media Authority. 7 January 2008. Archived from the original on 5 April 2008. Retrieved 8 April 2009.
- "6NME". cbonline.org.au. Archived from the original on 22 September 2009. Retrieved 8 April 2009.
- "New outlet for Noongars". Canning Times. 4 August 2009. Retrieved 15 October 2009.
- "Noongar radio back on Perth's airwaves". Tarwangin. Department of Indigenous Affairs. 3 July 2009. Archived from the original on 14 September 2009. Retrieved 15 October 2009.