Bert Van Manen (Forde, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

As many of us in this place would know, community radio is an essential part of our communities and of providing services to various communities right across Australia, focusing on delivering local content that we don't get from the big national broadcasters. Community radio stations traditionally are not-for-profit organisations that rely very often on the hard work of volunteers to make the station function, and 101 FM in Logan is no different. It is a tremendous local community radio station that provides local news, sport, weather forecasts and other relevant items of news right across the city of Logan. This community radio station helps relay this local information to people in a clear and informative manner.

Radio Logan, as it was initially, was established back in 1984 when a need was seen by Logan City councillor Tom O'Neill. Today, 101 FM provides a range of services right across the city of Logan and is a tremendous community asset. Recently it held a trivia night, with over 250 supporters coming along and supporting a great local community radio station. Congratulations to 101 FM and thank you for the wonderful work you do in our community.

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