A Community Radio Station can also be defined as one that covers a geographical area such as Horsham, Shepparton, Western Suburbs, etc. In these cases the stations cater for a wide variety of particular needs and interests in its programs. Thus a community radio station is a distinct alternative to the existing media in both program content and style of presentation.
Because the community it serves owns a community radio station, it provides opportunities for local groups to tell other people about their group, their philosophies and what they are doing. This community access allows ready interchange of information and ideas and gives free expression of opinions.
A Brief History Of Triple H
Following a public meeting on 24th November 1994, a committee was formed to work towards a Community Broadcasting License. The group’s objective was to cater for the needs of isolated people and those who were not adequately served by the existing media outlets in the Wimmera.
Three rooms in the Old Police Station in Roberts Avenue were renovated for studio and office space, and in November 1995 the station went to air with a 30 day test broadcast. As an aspirant radio station, a license was later granted which enabled “weekend radio” to be broadcast for the next two years.
Since 1997 further licensing has allowed the station to broadcast seven days a week.
The aim of the station is to provide the community access to a media outlet with education and news programs, general entertainment and music, and information and music programs for special interest groups in the Wimmera.
The station currently has around 20 “on air” presenters ranging from school age to senior members of the community. Each week they volunteer their time to present a variety of music and information programs for the enjoyment of local listeners.