National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for National Reconciliation Week remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June.

This year's theme for #NRW2020 – In this together – is now resonating in ways we could not have foreseen when it was announced last year, but it reminds us whether in a crisis or in reconciliation we are all #InThisTogether.

There are some great resources on NRW's website which will enable you to share, support and celebrate National Reconciliation Week 2020 by tuning-in to a host of virtual events, and by joining in on the conversation online.

Stay safe and healthy, and be involved with your local community – because we are #InThisTogether2020.

You can find out more about National Reconciliation Week if you visit Reconciliation Australia’s website here.

The Gather Festival outdoor broadcast was a huge success for Alpine Radio. Congratulations to our presenters and technical team for giving their time and adding to the festive atmosphere. Technical Officer & Sound Engineer, Ken Halse, worked long hours to set up for the event and pack everything up at the end. What’s more, he stayed all day to make sure the technical proceedings went smoothly.
A big thank you to special guest presenter Dylan, 17 years old and winner of the 2019 Comedy Cup.
Gather Festival was just the tonic needed in our region after the really tough summer here. The festival was made possible by a passionate collaborative team and the generosity of local businesses who still put their hands in their pockets, or donated their time after losing their peak tourist season.
This was a wonderful event to be involved with, and we look forward to being there in 2021 for the next Gather Festival.

Alpine Radio's Annual General Meeting was held on 25th September 2019, at 7.30pm in the Auditorium, Visitor Info Centre, Mount Beauty.  23 people attended, exceeding our official quorum of 17.  Thank you to all who attended, and those who sent proxy forms (or apologies) because they could not attend.

Vice-President Hugh Paton delivered a joint Annual Report (attached) on behalf of himself and President Linda Parkinson (who was unable to attend because of work commitments).  The photo above shows Hugh (standing) reading from the report, while Keith Pike (Treasurer) is on the left of the photo, and Nick Brown (Secretary) is in the centre.  Keith Pike delivered the Financial Report, and Ron Fensham took over the chair to conduct voting for executive and committee positions.

The Committee of Management (all elected unopposed) now consists of:
President:  Nick Brown
Vice-President:  Hugh Paton
Secretary:  no-one nominated for this position *
Treasurer:  Keith Pike
Committee (4):  Scottie Graham (new), Helen McDougall, Ken Halse, Ian Erbacher.  Welcome, Scottie, to the  Committee of Management of Alpine Radio for 2019/2020. 

The meeting agreed with the previous committee's recommendation that membership fees for 2019/2020 remain unchanged from the previous year.  Thank you to Leesa Bevan who conducted an audit of the station's Financial Report, and was nominated to be auditor again.

* The Committee of Management must nominate someone to be Secretary within 14 days of the AGM.  Watch this space for an announcement soon. 

 

Join the fun at our Outdoor Broadcast on Monday 29th April at Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office.

Alpine Radio will be supporting our valued sponsors Steve and Lynne Short, business owners of the Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office, on the occasion of their grand Tattslotto opening on Monday 29th April 2019. ​Alpine Radio presenters will be doing an outdoor broadcast at the store from 11.30am to 2pm with a mix of favourite contemporary songs.

The first Tattslotto ticket will be sold at 12 noon. ​There will be a sausage sizzle run by the Upper Kiewa Valley Lions Club, giveaways and a fun party atmosphere. Come and join the countdown as Lynne and Steve get ready to sell their first ever Tattslotto ticket. See you there!

​Address: Tawonga South Newsagency and Post Office, 221 Kiewa Valley Hwy, Tawonga South, Vic. 3698

Alpine Radio will be broadcasting live in Mount Beauty from the hospital gardens at the community hospital fete on Sunday 21st April 2019. The Easter fete is a major fundraiser for the Mount Beauty Hospital and Kiewa Valley House Nursing Home. The fete promises to be a fun filled day with stalls, spinning wheels, food, children’s entertainment, a balloon magician, ice creams, lollies, plants, trees, fresh fruit, preserves and jams. Motorbikes and cars will also be displayed. The fete will be held in the Hospital gardens from 10.30am to 1.30pm. While you’re there, look out for Alpine Radio’s marquee and drop by to say, “hi”.

Alpine Radio will be broadcasting live from Tavare Park at the Harrietville Bush Market on Sunday 13th January 2019. 

The Harrietville Bush Market hosts lots of interesting stalls and local producers serve up great food and coffee. Tavare Park is in the heart of Harrietville, alongside the Ovens River. It is located near the Pioneer Park Museum and toilets.

Look out for Alpine Radio's stall, come and say hello to our presenters and request a song. We'll be there from 8.30am to 12.30pm. It's a great location and it will be a terrific day! ​