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FM 98.5 RECOGNISED FOR EXCELLENCE
The X Awards at SCMA's National Regional, Rural and Sub Metro Broadcasters Conference recognize excellence in community broadcasting and showcases the talent Australia-wide. FM 98.5's News Director, Rod Shephard picked up Best Locally Produced News for the 2nd consecutive year, while current affairs presenter John Harbord received Best Interview for the 3rd year, Multi-Media Trainee Matt La Porta won Best In-House Production of a Show Promotion and Technician Paul Watters took home the Klotz Digital Technical Achievement Award. View more information
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VIDEO TOUR OF FM 98.5
View the Virtual Tour of FM 98.5 on Youtube here. See the studios, presenters, staff, technical room and much more.
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FM 98.5 GOES DIGITAL
FM 98.5 has just installed a Klotz Digital console which is
believed to be the first for a regional community based
station. The Aeon Console was commissioned in December
with announcers currently being trained in its usage.
The state of the art technology, from one of the worlds
leading manufacturers of digital technology, gives FM 98.5
the flexibility to provide a more comprehensive coverage of
local events. FM 98.5 technical staff headed by Paul
Waters, spent many hours during November ensuring
theconsole was ready for operation. General Manager
Graeme Macartney said the station has prided itself on
providing a number of people that have gone on to careers
in commercial radio. Digital is the way of the future and
this equipment will further enhance employment prospects.
Klotz Digital supply a large number to the ABC stations
with digital consoles similar to the one recently installed at FM 98.5, so we're using an
industry standard unit. The Studio One upgrade has just been completed at a cost of $37,000 and is on top of extensions and renovations to the Parkside Drive complex, which continues to ensure that the Goulburn Valley has Australia's most progressive community broadcaster.
LUCKY SHOPPER WINS $1550.00
Travelling around Australia has its rewards, and for Queensland couple Francis and Ross Morris, who visit the Goulburn Valley region each year, the rewards were sweet when they were issued with the winning "Lucky $10 Note".
A chance shop at The Shepparton Marketplace over the weekend meant Francis had a few $10 notes floating around in her purse. Upon listening to FM 98.5, Francis realised she had something special tucked up in there. The "Lucky $10 Note" was worth $1550 and Francis had the winning serial code. Congratulations to Francis and Ross on their win and special thanks to the Shepparton Marketplace for their involvement in this hugely popular competition. We hope to see Francis and Ross back next year.
Pictured from left to right: Tarryn Zurcas from Shepparton Marketplace, Francis Morris, Ross Morris and FM 98.5 General Manager Graeme Macartney.
The lady who is widely acknowledged as the founder of community radio in the Goulburn Valley has retired after 28 years voluntary service to the Goulburn Valley Community Radio. Trish Britten was Shepparton's Community Education Officer in 1980 when she convened a public meeting to look at the establishment of a community radio station for the region. Twenty eight years later the Shepparton station is recognized as one of Australia's vibrant community based stations broadcasting live and local 24 hours a day.
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After much devotion over the past 8 years, FM 98.5's heart and soul exectuve assistand, Julie Holt, has decided to move on. On behalf of everyone at the station, we thank her for all the effort she put into FM 98.5 and wish her all the best for the future.
FM 98.5'S DEDICATED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MOVES ON...
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Melinda Douloudis will be starting as our new executive assistant in a short while. Melinda was our Marketing Officer, but after a break from FM 98.5, she has taken the position of FM 98.5's executive assistant. We hope you enjoy your new role, Melinda!
MELINDA DOULOUDIS, OUR NEW EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT!
JETSET TRAVEL TASMANIA COMPETITION GOES TO....
Kevin and Diane Cain of Seymour won Jetset Travel's "A Weekend for 2 in Tasmania" competition at the GVFL Grand Final. The package included 3 nights accommodation, car hire and return airfares.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING COMING UP
The Annual General Meeting of FM 98.5 will be held on Monday 20 October at 7:30pm at the Terminus Hotel, High St, Shepparton.
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MOOROOPNA LUCKY SHOPPER WINNER
Mrs. Mitchell of Mooroopna took out the $500 Lucky Shopper Competition at the Mooroopna Outside Broadcast last week.
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