88.3 Southern FM – The Sounds of The Bayside - FM 88.3 - Mentone, Vic

Southern FM is home to one of the most diverse range of programmes on radio. From music shows from a wide array of genres (including ... See more Jazz, Soul, Classical, Rock, Pop, Dance & Country) as well as regular live music spots, to shows on topics ranging from Health, Parenting, DIY & Sport (both local and international). Put that together with some live comedy, and several ethnic interest programmes in languages other than English including Fijian, Indian, Croation, French and Spanish, and you have a station with something for everyone! Check out our programme guide and list of programmes to find the shows that meet your interest. And keep it locked to Southern FM – you’ll be amazed at what you’ll find there. Email Contact details President – president@southernfm.com.au Station – info@southernfm.com.au Studio – studio@southernfm.com.au Southern FM 88.3 is a non-commercial community radio station based in Mentone, Victoria and is supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation. It is licenced by the Australian Broadcasting Authority to broadcast within guidelines prescribed by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. Southern FM is the local community radio station for the south, south-eastern and bayside area of Melbourne with a population of over 350,000. The latest McNair audience survey showed more than 50% aged 15 years and above listen to community radio at least once a month, an increase of 10% in the last two years. Based on these figures Southern FM’s listening audience exceeds 175,000. Deborah Welch, President of the Community Broadcasting Authority of Australia (CBAA) said the results are a testament to the high standard of community radio in Australia and the important role it plays in the Australian media landscape. Community radio attracts a huge number of listeners for the specialist music programs, local news and information and the desire to support Australian artists. There is a great local flavour to community radio, and you are bound to hear something you won’t hear anywhere else on Australian radio,” said Ms Welch.