BULAHDELAH Rural Transaction Centre has a new addition to its fleet of offerings.
Previously home to the Myall Coast Radio studio, which was originally based in Tea Gardens before moving to Bulahdelah, it is now part of Great Lakes FM.
Since 1986, Great Lakes FM has held the community broadcasting licence for the Great Lakes RA1 area and from the Tuncurry studio reaches listeners between Taree and Newcastle.
Community radio allows for local content and interests and serves to offer alternative programming to commercial radio.
The new studio at Bulahdelah will retain the current experienced presenters, while encouraging new volunteers.
It presents an opportunity for Great Lakes FM to engage more closely with the Bulahdelah, Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest and Stroud communities.
Myall presenter Greg Hayes started in radio 50 years ago in Perth and loves his role.
“Many people have hobbies such as fishing and golf in retirement but for me it’s radio,” Mr Hayes said.
“I think the new studio is a wonderful idea and it’s working out really well.”
“It’s quite fun to do it and it’s my recreation.”
An open day launch is happening on Saturday 6 September, with a live broadcast in front of the Transaction Centre commencing at 10am.
It provides an opportunity to meet volunteers and tour the studio.
By John SAHYOUN
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