NOOSA FM: News & Events - NOOSA FM

Presenter Profile: Chloe Edwards

19/10/2021

Hey hey, I am Chloe, and moved up from Sydney to Noosa. I am 23 and enjoy pop music, pop culture,
and my favourite thing is listening to the radio.

I was 9 years when I was first on radio on a Sydney AM station and I answered the correct answer
in a competition about the deadliest spider in the world. I was the winner, because,
I knew it was the Brazilian Wandering Spider and to my glory, I won a Human Nature CD.
All my family was so proud of me and ever since then I wanted to be a radio presenter so
I could give some winner a CD too.

Now, I am here at Noosa FM and I can say “I am on the radio you know!”

Listener Survey No 2 - 2021 - Content and Community Partnerships

2/10/2021

2nd SURVEY - Program Content

Noosa FM Survey No 2- 2021
Let our volunteers know about your listening preference and music taste - so we can serve you best.
All information will be used for Noosa FM's development. We would like to know what music genre and program content you enjoy, at what times. We would like to learn what you know about our community partnerships about our funding.

With this information we can plan, develop and increase your listening enjoyment and entertainment on Noosa FM.

To fill out this survey click the button below and fill out our 1st survey questions
(about 5 minutes, promise 😊).

Alternatively come into the station between the hours 10 am – 3 PM weekdays and fill out a hard-copy or one of our friendly reception volunteers can fill it in for you on our devise, or call us on 07-5447 2233 and we will do it for you.

THANK YOU and stay well 😊

Presenter Profile: Jannell Chataway

27/9/2021

"NELLIE'S COUNTRY" SUNDAY Lunch time 12 - 2 PM
"MUSIC LUNCH SELECTION" THURSDAY Lunch time 12 - 2 PM

"Nellie's Country" is a great blend of modern country music. I fell in love with this music when I was living in country NSW. The stories that the songs told with the music was exactly what I was looking for at that time in my life.
I started radio in country NSW on KRR FM and the went to Mackay’s 4CRM and "Nellie's Country" is on Thursday afternoon from 12-2 PM each week.

My love for committee radio has never wavered and I enjoy every minute I am in the studio.
Thank Noosa FM for allowing me to be part of this amazing team.
Jannell Chataway (Nellie)

Presenter Profile: Deano Angeletta

22/9/2021

"THE DIVE" WEDNESDAY: Nights 8 - 10 PM

Deano has been a bit of a nomad over the past decade; bouncing from his motherland in the UK to Canada and has now called Australia home since 2014. As one of our newest team members, he is excited to be part of the Noosa FM family and be the soundtrack to your mid week nights.

"I am a sucker for any song that builds with layers and has some chunky vocals!" In short, Deano's ideal ambience would be for his soundtrack to be played to accompany you whilst you and your closest friends are watching the sunset as you bounce along the Noosa River on a BBQ pontoon; a perfect blend of funky house, indie pop and all things electro.

So come and join "The Dive" with Deano; explore some new tunes and rediscover some absolute classics.

Presenter Profile: Peter Terrill

22/9/2021

My first involvement in radio announcing was in the late 1970's when I attended the Air/TV course, hosted by 4IP News presenter, John Knox, and QTQ9's Jim Iliffe.
After "dabbling" in radio for a few years, I joined the Australian Army and served 9 years with the Royal Australian Engineers. Post Army, I attained a Social Science degree and a couple of small business ventures that led me to Toowoomba. In Toowoomba I was a coach driver and road train driver. Retiring to the Sunshine Coast in 2018, while serving my community as a Justice of the Peace, an opportunity arose to reinvigorate my former radio prowess with Noosa FM. Starting September 11, 2021, "The Big Kahuna" commences at Noosa FM on Saturday evenings with his "Classic Rock" Show playing classic rock from the 1960's, 70's, 80's and 90's; and occasionally slipping into the classic pop genre.

Noosa FM "Open Studio Day" 10 am - 2 PM Tuesday, 27th July 2021

15/7/2021

Thank you everyone for making our "Open Studio Day" such fun and success.

Special ThankYou to The SandFlys for their great Music entertainment. Special ThankYou to Melany B for great fun photo options and her great drag queen performances. Special ThankYou to Dave Barrie for his rock pop songs and bringing his young family along. Special ThankYou to Barry Charles for his songs and spectacular vocals.

Special ThankYou to our community subscriber The Noosa Beach Classic Car Club for joining into the fun and bringing some of their fabulous cars along and in front of The J.

Special ThankYou to our sponsor "Pet Bone Drink" Sam Miszkowski for letting all visiting dogs sample his delicious Pet Drink.

Special ThankYou to our sponsor Julia and Ed from the Bamboo Park for coming along and supporting.

Special ThankYou to Sandy Bolton, (MP), Amelia Lorentson Cr Noosa Council, Tom Wegener Cr Noosa Council, Chris Wordsworth, Station Manager Sunshine FM, Tyron De Kauwe, Conservation Officer, Sunshine Coast Council
for visiting and letting us show off our newly renovated studio facilities.

Special ThankYou to our neighbours, The J management for letting us occupy and party on the entire front of The J building and for coming in for a sausage.

Our very specially big ThankYou to the people who gave us the grant to finances these amazing renovations of our station facilities- The Queensland Government (CBF).

ThankYou to our Management Committee for seeing all the renovations through and for getting our station modernised and a happy place to be and for organising this great day of achievements and fun for all of us to have.

Photos courtesy of: Sandy Bolton, Sibylle Reisch, Wendy O'Hanlon, Kate Rider, Gisa Weatehrill.

All of us at Noosa FM would like to invite you to come along to our “Open Studio Day” 10 am to 2 PM on Tuesday 27th of July.

We have given our facilities at The J Building in the Noosa Junction a makeover, and we would like to give you an opportunity to see what we have achieved and to help us celebrate to thank the Queensland Government for the Grant from the Community Benefit Funding program to Noosa FM that has made all this possible.

In front of the station will be live music, entertainment, and opportunities for some fun selfies with Melony Breast.
You can get your voice recorded with one of our on-air announcements, e.g. “my name is Peter and I am from Tewantin, Noosa FM is my favourite radio station.”
There will be lots to see from our sponsors and community supporters and a Sausage sizzle and soft drinks together with some merchandise available to help continue fund raising Noosa FM.
- (Please Note: Numbers of Indoor patrons are limited to current government Covid restrictions). -

Noosa FM Listener Survey 2021 - Let us know a bit about YOU.

18/6/2021

Survey No 1 - Engagement

To jump onto the link and click the button above labeled "SURVEY No 1 - ENGAGEMENT" or scan the QR code and fill out our survey questions (about 5 minutes, promise 😊).

Alternatively come into the station from 10 am – 3 PM weekdays and fill out a hard-copy or
call us on 07-5447 2233 and we will do it for you.

THANK YOU and stay well 😊

Noosa FM Listener Survey
No 1 - 2021
Let our volunteers know a little bit about you - so we can service you best.
All information will be used for Noosa FM's development. We would like to know that you listen, at what times and how you listen. With this information we can plan for the future and develop Noosa FM and analyse how keep increasing your listening enjoyment and entertain you using best standards.

NEW Autumn - Winter Program 2021

18/5/2021

Noosa FM's NEW Autumn - Winter Program 2021 out now and available for download (simply click on the Program Guide button below) or come into the station and fetch a hard copy at reception. There are new voices and new programs and we enjoy to hear from you and encourage your feedback. You can tell us your opinion online here on the website or by calling 07-5447 2233 the station's reception line.
In any way, we wish you well and that you enjoy our program for you 24/7.

Noosa FM 101.3 Radio For Our Community.

Autumn-Winter 2021

Presenter Profile: Jon Marshall

14/5/2021

BREAKFAST: Tuesday 7 - 9 am
DRIVE: Thursdays 4 - 6 PM

Born and bred in southeast Queensland I’m new to the Noosa FM team and looking forward to present the Thursday Drive program.
Hailing from the Darling Downs (so a bit of country may slip in!) with a long career in aviation and tourism I’m now living back on the coast and loving it.

I’ve a pretty wide taste in music and want to present you with “Classic Hits With A Folk Rock Twist”.

There’ll be music to sing along to loudly in your car as well as a few off-beat surprises and new music. I’ll keep the show upbeat and smooth your drive home.

Presenter Profile: Bob

11/5/2021

MONDAY BREAKFAST: Mondays 6 - 9 am

Bob is the inaugural Gympie Gold Rush Soap Box Derby Champion (Circa 1984) and has great plans of one day becoming Batman. This, combined with the fact that he has no interest in news and current affairs, and is completely ignorant to upcoming weather events makes him the logical choice to be a breakfast radio presenter.
It does help however that he is an early riser and is addicted to coffee.

Presenter Profile: Floyd

9/5/2021

"JAZZ LESS ORDINARY" with Floyd Sundays 2 – 5 PM
I’ve been around the world and I, I, I (apologies to Lisa Stansfield!) ….. ended up in Noosa 3 years ago. I’m from New Orleans, LA where music and rhythm are in the blood. I’ve been a soul/jazz fan from when I was knee high to a grasshopper – try convincing your uni friends that Sun Goddess by Ramsey Lewis is to be preferred to literally any track by [insert virtually any rock band you can think of]!! I’m here to share my love and passion for the music that transports me in the hope that it will transport you, too, to wherever you want to go.

Check out my program "Jazz Less Ordinary" on Sundays from 2 PM - 5 PM where I play Nu Jazz, Acid Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Nu Bossa and Brazilian Grooves, Neo Soul, Downtempo and Afro Beats. In short, music to move the mind, move the body, move the soul.

Bat Conversation on Pet Purri

26/4/2021

Bat Colonies on the Sunshine Coast.

Sibylle, presenter of Pet Purri talks to Tyron De Kauwi about bats on Wednesday 21st April 2021.
Tyron is a Natural Areas Conservation Officer at the Sunshine Coast Council. We ask Tyron are bats important for our environment? What would happen if these flying mammals were no longer part of our ecosystem?
What can we do to support Council's work on tracking them?

Bats make up 20% of all mammals and there are 1400 different species of different sizes pretty much all over the world. They are the only mammal capable to sustain flight covering long distances. Our flying foxes bats are nomadic and cover 1000s of kilometer to travel to food sources. While they travel around, they pollinate our native trees and their work creates new forests.

Quote - https://littleaussiebat.com.au
"Flying-foxes are hard-working little Aussies. They are FIFO workers on the night shift – flying out from their camps at dusk to feed on flowering or fruiting plants and trees. And then they do the incredibly important job of spreading pollen and seeds – up to 60,000 seeds each along a 50km stretch of land every night! When their crucial work is done, they head back to camp before dawn to sleep through the day, ready for their next shift. Their contribution to the health of our native forests cannot be overstated......
LEAN CLEAN FLYING MACHINES
Contrary to what you may have heard, flying-foxes are very clean animals that are constantly grooming and cleaning themselves. However, they also communicate by scent. Odours are used to identify camp trees, each other, and also to attract mates. Mothers are able to locate their pups in crèche trees by their scent and calls."

What can we do to support Council's work on tracking them?
Simply Download the tracking app 'Clean Air and Urban Landscapes (CAUL) Urban Wildlife’ app and log any sightings of flying-foxes.
You can record flying-fox sightings from your home or as you go for a walk around your local area.

Please do NOT touch any bat! In South-east Queensland report all sick and injured bats to the Wildcare Hotline on 07 5527 2444 or the RSPCA Queensland on 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625).

UNIQUE MAMMALS SBS.COM.AU

Bat Orphans BBC UK Video

"Getting To Better Together" Podcasts made by CIDSEL

7/4/2021

“If you have ever felt perplexed by how we get to a better world, if you have ever felt like you are seeking but never finding the answers, the Getting to Better Together podcast is for you. Emeritus Professor Richard Bawden- the host of the podcast, explores ideas, opinions, provide facts and evidence in support of the aim of getting to better together. This podcast is being presented by USC Centre for International Development, Social Entrepreneurship and leadership in one acronym CIDSEL.”

EPISODE 1
"Mapping the Territory

Professor Richard Bawden explores ideas, opinions, provide facts and evidence in support of the aim of getting to better together.

Sunday 6th June 2021

EPISODE 2
"Exploring Worldviews"

Guest: Professor Maria Raciti
In this episode, our host Richard Bawden has a conversation about differing views of the world with Maria Raciti who is professor of marketing and director of the indigenous and transcultural research centre at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Sunday 3rd June 2021

EPISODE 4
"The Importance of Together"

Guest: Tami Harriott – General Manager of the USC Centre for International Development, Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership (CIDSEL).

Sunday 4th April 2021

EPISODE 5
"The Good Life"

Guest: Roger Packham;
Roger Packham is an Associate Professor at Western Sydney, who has had a long passion for, and practical experience as an educator with the vital issue of how our values, especially our ethical and moral beliefs, influence the way that we live our lives.

Sunday 11th April 2021

EPISODE 6
"Thoughtful and Committed Citizens"

Guest: Tony Wellington
Tony Wellington has worked as a professional photographer, filmmaker and author. He has a BA in media and communications and has lectured in film craft. Tony has also represented Noosa Shire as a local government Councillor and a Mayor.

Sunday 25th April 2021

EPISODE 11
"Food for Thought"

Guest: Amber Scott
There are few issues more relevant or immediate t our them of Getting to Better Together, than the food that we eat. Indeed we can argue that the quality of our food is absolutely central to the quality of our loves. And this all starts with a concern for the way that our food is produced and distributed. These are issues that our host Richard Bawden pursues in this episode with his guest Amber Scott who not only holds to this principle with a passion, but who does everything that she can to put it into practice as a small-scale producer - and much more besides. As she reveals in her conversation with Richard, Amber is involved all the way from farm to fork in an extraordinarily innovative initiative in the Mary Valley in South East Queensland.

Sunday 7th August 2021

EPISODE 12
"A Youthful Voice"

Guest: Creole Wihongi
The state of the world tomorrow will belong to the youth of today. How does the current younger generation feel about that prospect? With all the current turmoil on so many social, economic, political, and environmental fronts, can today's young people be at all optimistic about the future that they will have to encounter? Richard's youthful guest in this episode certainly thinks so. Listening to his interview with the very talented Creole Wihongi, an International Studies and Law student at the University of the Sunshine Coast, is a truly uplifting experience. Throughout their conversation, which ranges across a wide spectrum of contemporary issues and their potential impact on the future, Creole is delightfully and almost defiantly optimistic.

EPISODE 7
"A Voice From The Business World"

Guest: Howard Dare - All too often when we talk of participation in the search for community and environmental betterment, we forget about the role that corporations could and should play and indeed are playing in actuality. In this episode we speak with a past business leader, Howard Dare, whose personal story certainly deserves to be heard in this regard.

Sunday 9th May 2021

EPISODE 8
"Education for Sustainable Development"

Guest: Jen Dollin
Jen Dollin is responsible for education for sustainable futures at Western Sydney University and in this conversation with Richard, she explains what this entails. With her emphasis on networking both locally and internationally, Jen provided a wonderful example of Getting to Better Together within the vital context of sustainable futures.

Sunday 23rd May 2021

EPISODE 9
"Learning from the Future"

Guest: Oliver Freeman

In this episode, our host Richard Bawden talks with Oliver Freeman who is a futurist and one of the pre-eminent scenario planners in Australia. The conversation ranges over a number of issues related to the theme of developing foresight or learning from the future. This is of huge significance given the turbulence of the complex and ever-changing times in which we are living.

Sunday 20th June 2021

EPISODE 10
"Doing Politics Differently - Unleashing the Power of the Community"

Guest: Cathy McGowan

From time to time, something happens in the Australian political sphere that restores our collective faith in a grassroots participative democracy that places Getting to Better Together at the forefront of consideration. Cathy McGowan's community-based election and parliamentary tenure on the crossbenches of Federal parliament from 2013-19 as the independent member for Indi in northern Victoria, provided a quite remarkable example of such an episode. In this interview with our host Richard Bawden, Cathy shares her thoughts and critical reflections on 'doing politics differently'.

Sunday 18th July 2021

Winner "Fun and Fitness" Raffle 2021

20/2/2021

CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS TO
1st PRIZE WINNER - The Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board Goes To - PHOEBE of Noosa Springs.

2nd PRIZE WINNER - The Buggy Board Goes To - TAMI of CIDSEL
3rd PRIZE WINNER - The Lonely Planet Ultimate Travel Guide Goes To - MARK of Noosa Springs.
4th PRIZE WINNER - USB Radio & Speaker Goes To - LISA from Coolum.

Thank you to all our generous donors and everybody who contributed and every raffle ticket purchaser -
You have to be in it to win :)

TUNE IN - Noosa FM on Online App :)

9/2/2021

To all our dear Streaming Listeners - We are back streaming on the Tune In - App :)
Noosa FM 101.3 link below
https://tunein.com/radio/Noosa-1013-FM-s241296/

Noosa FM Promoting Agnes Blues Rootes & Rock Festival 2021

4/2/2021

5

Weekend Double Passes UP FOR GRABS on
Noosa FM 101.3

Tune into Noosa FM 101.3 for interviews with performers.

Shen Panther from Coolum on "Hammock Sessions" with Nikki G. Wednesday 3rd February. The indie Surf Rockers will make their debut on the Agnes Marque Stage.
1 Weekend Double Pass - Congratulations to our listener Trevor

8Ball Aitken live interview on "Rock On" with Gypsie Thursday 4th February.
Australian-born, Nashville, Tennessee-based, singer, songwriter, slide guitar player and festival favourite
1 Weekend Double Pass - Congratulations to our listener *****

Karl S Williams is coming to the Agnes Festival from the cane country of Northern NSW, steeped in swamp water and primitive music.
Live interview on Friday 5th February with Alfalfa 9 am – 12 PM on "Ultra Cultcha".
Alfalfa will also talk Sharon Hare, the organiser of Agnes Blues Roots & Rock Festival who will update us on the event’s happening and excitements. Tune in Noosa FM 101.3 or stream live from the LISTEN NOW button.
Alfalfa has 1 Weekend Double Passes to give away to Noosa FM listeners. Tune in 9 am - 12 PM for your chance to win. Congratulations to our listener *****

Hayley Marsten Currently based in Brisbane, Gladstone’s own is coming home with her full band to the festival for the first time.
For your chance to win 1 Weekend Double Pass tune in for her interview on Tuesday 9th February 9 am - 12 PM with Jess Quinlan on her "Good Vibes" Morning Magazine.
Congratulations to our listener *****

Hat Fitz & Cara High-energy duo Hat Fitz & Cara, among Australia’s most talented roots music artists, will be bringing their high energy and soulful tunes to the festival and talk on Wednesday 6 PM – 8 PM "Hammock Sessions" with Nikki G.
1 Weekend Double Pass - Congratulations to our listener ****

NOOSA FM'S FUN SAUSAGE SIZZLE :) - AUSTRALIA DAY 2021

20/1/2021

Music and Fun for FREE :)
Sausage $2.50, Cool Soft Drinks $1.00

Stand-Up-Paddle-Board Raffle Tickets $2 each, 3 for $5 and book of 10 for $15
Winner Draw on-air
Friday 12th February 2021.

NEW pocket-sized PROGRAM GUIDE - SUMMER / AUTUMN 2021

10/1/2021

Tune into Noosa FM's new Summer / Autumn Program starts Monday 11th January to Sunday 9th May 2021.

Monday to Friday Breakfast Music and Live Traffic Reports Program 6 am - 9 am will get you going;
Morning Magazine Shows 9 am - 12 PM entertaining you with music and talks;
Lunch Time is spend with Jazz, Blues and Easy Hits Music 12 PM - 2 PM;
Special Programs filled with eclectic music of mixed genres 2 PM - 4 PM;
Drive Home to upbeat Music and Live Traffic Reports from 4 PM - 6 PM;
Night Programs filled with Music and Fun from 6 PM to 6 am.
Weekends are filled from Saturday 6 am to all of Sunday with and Surf & weather Reports, Music Entertainment: Soul, R&B, Irish, Rock & Swing, Mix 40s to 90s, Jazz and Chill.

Noosa FM One Of A Kind.

Download your POCKET GUIDE sized version by clicking on the button below.

noosa fm - pocket guide

WELCOME 2021

31/12/2020

NOOSA FM 101.3 IS WISHING A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR 2021
FOR ALL ITS LISTENERS, VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS.

NOOSA FM "STAND UP PADDLE BOARD (SUP) (INFLATABLE)" RAFFLE

24/12/2020

FITNESS AND FUN RAFFLE AT NOOSA FM 101.3

The NOOSA FM Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board (inflatable) RAFFLE 2021
Ticket Sales opens Friday, 25th December 2020
and closes 4.30 PM Thursday, 11th February 2021.

Prize:
One (1) SUP Board (inflatable) value $950

Draw and Winner Announcement
On-Air Noosa FM 101.3
4.30 PM Friday 12th February 2021
Winners will be contacted by phone.

Tickets $2 each; 3 for $5; Book of 10 $15.

Tickets available from reception or call 07-5447 2233 to purchase by phone.

All proceeds will go to support Noosa FM 101.3 Radio, Not For Profit Organisation.

Noosa FM 101.3 Festive Season Program

22/12/2020

HOHOHO, this is a message to all our wonderful listeners
for our Festive Season Program.

Rob Baillie will be your company on Breakfast on Thursday,
24th and Noosa FM's Christmas Eve live program will conclude
with Gypsie's "Rock On" program before going onto "The Wave"
night time program. On New Years Eve, Thursday 31st she will
be bringing live traffic reports from TMR (Traffic & Main Roads)
together with her "Rock On" music choice to Drive time
from 4 to 6 PM. "The Wave" will take us into 2021.

There will be Festive Music on Breakfast for Christmas Day,
Friday the 25th, followed by live entertainment with
Alison and Miss Jayne from 9 to 1 PM. The afternoon will
be hand-picked music from our librarian, Vicki Riley.

Tuesday Breakfast on the 29th will be hosted by Rob and on
New Year's Eve, Thursday 31st the M&Ms will be closing
the 2020 Breakfast season.
For more program choices and information
check out https://www.noosafm.org/program-guide.html.
and make sure to tune in Noosa FM 101.3 for all your Season's
entertainment on the Radio.

Introducing the New Podcast Series "Getting To Better Together"

17/12/2020

Introducing the new Podcast Series "Getting To Better Together".

With Christmas around the corner, what better time to introduce the philosophically and ethical community education with Professor Richard Bawden on Noosa FM "Ultra Cultcha" 9.30 am Friday 18th December 2020.

"Getting to Better Together" Emeritus Professor & Podcast Author, Richard Bawden, will be talking to Alison Hadfield about the upcoming new podcast series he made for us all.
Series will be starting 9.30 am, Sunday, 20th December 2020.

Tune in, listen live to Ultra Cultcha every Friday 9 am - 12 PM on Noosa FM

interview Audio file

Getting To Better TOgether 1st Episode

AGM Results - The Management Committee 2021

5/12/2020

AGM Results as of 3rd December 2020.

Management Committee Members elected.

May we introduce Noosa FM Management Committee members for 2021.

President                         – Sibylle Reisch
Vice President                  – Len Tyler
Treasurer                         – Gisa Weatherill
Secretary                                – Angie Whitfield
Youth Representative         – Jessica Quinlan
General Member                – Karl Kunkel
General Member            – Chas Olsen
General Member                  - Jennifer Rayner
General Member                  – Henry Weatherill

Noosa FM Station Power Improvement 29th November 2020

28/11/2020

Noosa FM will receive some exciting station power improvement tomorrow, Sunday 29th November 2020.

The upgrade work will commence 7 am morning to approx. 4 PM.
We will have music programs only and live broadcasts are scheduled to resume in the afternoon.

Thank you for tuning into Noosa FM 101.3 or live stream from the website.
Your Radio Station Team.

NOOSA FM AGM 2020 Thursday, 3rd December.

26/11/2020

Noosa FM AGM

3 PM Thursday, 3rd December 2020, at Noosa Springs Resort.

COVID safety restricts attending numbers.
The AGM attendance is for members and essential guests of Noosa FM.

Thank you to all volunteers and members who helped develop Noosa FM and make it a save environment and a happy place to be part of during 2020.

Your Management Committee 2019-2020