Alpine Radio wishes to acknowledge and thank News Corp Australia and the Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal (FRRR) for a News Corp Bushfire Recovery Program grant awarded through the partnership between News Corp and FRRR. 

The $6,000 grant awarded to Alpine Radio will help the radio station build capacity to support business development and local services continuity by enhancing the marketing capability of the station.

FRRR, in partnership with News Corp Australia, has awarded $368,386 to support 21 projects across the country that will help in the recovery of rural, regional and remote communities impacted by the summer bushfires.

Funded through the News Corp Bushfire Recovery Program, these grants, which are up to $25,000 each, will help address a diverse range of needs including improving social connectedness, enhancing community spirit and increasing community preparedness.

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Did you know that Alpine Radio has an RPH reading service? RPH Radio reading is the on-air live reading of newspapers, magazines and other publications that otherwise might be inaccessible to people with vision-impairment, blindness or other print disability. This valuable community service provides access to information for people who might otherwise be unable to access it.
 
Alpine Radio presents two RPH programs: Helen McDougall hosts RPH on Wednesdays from 2pm to 3pm and Nick Brown hosts RPH on Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm. We have a committed band of volunteers who read on RPH, bringing hand-picked articles of interest to you each week.
 
Reading for radio involves skills and knowledge that are common to all radio programs, as well as some that are specific to the program requirements of broadcasting to people with print disabilities. What better opportunity then, to be invited to participate in training that will help us develop our skills in presenting a radio reading program as part of the station's programming?  
 
On Sunday 14th June, Alpine Radio presenters and volunteers were able to attend online training through the Community Media Training Organisation (CMTO).  The session was free for those participating, as the costs are covered in Alpine Radio’s current grant round from Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF).
 
The session was facilitated by Lex Marinos an actor, director, writer and teacher with a wealth of experience in the arts/entertainment industry. Thank you Lex and Mikaela from CMTO; we are grateful for the opportunity and it has given us new knowledge and ideas to help us deliver our radio reading programming.
 
Radio reading is a great entry point into community radio. Contact the Station Manager if you are interested in joining the team! 

Due to popular demand we will be uploading audio of interviews with local people to Alpine Radio's website. Click on the Program Guide tab on the home page and follow the links to the audio player on the 'Local Voices Interviews' page.

Our first showcased interview is with local young person Indi Drew, talking about coming back to Australia during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and all her experiences from New York.

If you have a story to tell,  email manager@alpineradio.com.au or phone 03 5754 4554 and ask for the station manager.

Nick Brown will be interviewing Dr Helen Haines, Independent Federal Member for Indi, on Tuesday morning Breakfast, 2nd June at 8.15am. Dr Haines will be talking about issues of interest to the North East, with a focus on National Reconciliation Week (27th May to 3rd June). Helen will also discuss mental health challenges facing people in our community with Cath Smith.

A note for your diary! You can catch Helen on Alpine Radio's Tuesday Breakfast Show every four weeks from Tuesday 2nd June.

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

Great news! Alpine Radio is back on air. The Harrietville transmitter is back up and running thanks to our local TV technicians.

Out of our broadcasting area but still want to tune in? We have online streaming on our website. Visit www.alpineradio.com.au and click the play button at the top of the page.

Alpine Radio is unfortunately, unable to broadcast into Harrietville at the current time. The communication towers broadcasting into the area have been struck by lightning. We will keep you informed of when these will be back up and running.

Remember, we can still be streamed on the web at www.alpineradio.com.au, anytime of the day or night, so there is no need to miss out on hearing your favourite community radio station.

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Out of our broadcasting area but still want to tune in? We have online streaming on our website. Visit www.alpineradio.com.au and click the play button at the top of the page.