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For the New Zealand radio station, see The Edge (radio station). Radio station in Hobart, Tasmania
Edge Radio 99.3FM
Broadcast areaGreater Hobart
Frequency99.3 MHz FM
Programming
Language(s)English
FormatCommunity Radio
Ownership
OwnerTasmanian Youth Broadcasters
Links
Websitewww.edgeradio.org.au

Edge Radio (call sign: 7EDG) is a community radio station situated in the Australian city of Hobart. It is a youth oriented station, with most of its presenters under the age of thirty. It began broadcasting in February 2013 and receiving a license from the Australian Broadcasting Authority in December 2002.

Edge Radio focuses on local music, running a Tasmanian music show weekly. The studio is located in the University of Tasmania's Hobart campus.

It has won numerous CBAA Community Radio Awards, including for Excellence in News and Current Affairs Programming (2019), and Best Station Fundraising Campaign - Small Station (2021).

In 2003 Edge Radio won Community Radio Station of the Year at the CBAA Community Radio Awards.

References

  1. Kane, Young (2 May 2007). "Edge Radio's birthday bash". The Mercury. p. 9.
  2. ^ Kane, Young (4 April 2013). "Edge radio turns 10 and that's just the start". The Mercury. p. 5.
  3. "Past CBAA Community Radio Award Winners". Community Broadcasting Association of Australia. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  4. Briggs, John (1 December 2003). "Young radio station snares major awards". The Mercury. p. 7.

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See also
List of radio stations in Australia

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