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Plenty Valley FM Celebrating 50 years

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Emily Waite
Emily Waitehttps://ncreview.com.au/
Emily Waite has been the Editor of the North Central Review since late April, 2024. With a particular focus on delivering community driven stories, Emily has been responsible for implementing the new 'Words of wisdom' segment, and regularly reaches out to residents both young and old to share their stories with the paper. Emily graduated with high distinctions in a Bachelor of Music from JMC Academy in 2022, and graduated with a Graduate Diploma in Writing and Literature from Deakin University in 2023.

Last month, Plenty Valley FM staff and volunteers celebrated 50 years of community broadcasting.

On September 23, 1974, the Whitlam Labor Government made a Cabinet decision to create a community broadcasting sector for those who represent organisations and those who are associated with marginalised communities.

This decision paved the way for the community broadcasting sector to flourish, alongside the already existing national and commercial broadcasting sector.

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Then-Minister for Media, Senator the Hon Douglas McClelland, reported the decision to Parliament, heralding it a ‘new era’ for the nation.

Today, the community broadcasting sector delivers over 500 AM/FM/DAB+ services and two dedicated television services that reach over 5.19 million people across Australia each week—almost one quarter (24 per cent) of Australians.

Nine hundred and 41 employees, and 18,100 volunteers stand proudly behind the sector.

Plenty Valley FM was founded in 1987 and commenced full-time broadcasting in 1990.

The station primarily services the local government areas of Whittlesea, Nillumbik, and the northern section of Banyule bordered by the Yarra River in the south east.

The primary service area reaches an estimated residential population of approximately 400,000 people and can be heard further via www.pvfm.org.au.

Plenty Valley FM continues to put the interests of the community first with unique and diverse programming, such as music shows of all genres, lifestyle programs, sport, and multicultural shows.

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