Radio
Mainstream Radio
Mainstream Radio: FBI (94.5 FM, independent music labels), Triple M (104.9 FM, pop), Triple J (105.7 FM, pop from ABC), Nova (96.9, pop), SBS (97.7, multicultural and multilingual public broadcaster)
Multi-language Radio
| Name | Frequency | Hours | Contact and Notes | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akaashwani | 100.9 FM | 6.00 - 8.00 PM Tuesday | Hindi ; Every Tuesday Devki, Vishwa and Kumar entertain you with this program which includes news, Hindi Music, News/gossip on Bollywood and other interesting things..; | Sydney |
| Darpan Hindi Radio | 98.5 FM | 8.00 AM to 9.00 AM Sunday | Dr Pradeep Kumar 02-9829 2526; feedback{at}darpanradio.org.au; An excellent program for the community, by the community, for news, views, current affairs and Hindi songs. The main aims and objectives of Darpan Hindi Radio Program are to promote learning and use of Hindi, promote Indian Culture & Arts; counter the biased reporting about India by the Western media, keep the community informed via news, current affairs, talk back and interviews; provide healthy entertainment; help recognise the talented members of the community especially the younger generation and help raise funds for needy people. Further details at www.darpanradio.org.au | Sydney |
| Lehren FM - Eddie Diwakar | 89.3 FM | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Saturday | Lahren; | Sydney |
| Madurima | 24 hours a day, special reciever required | ; | Sydney | |
| Mahak Hindi Radio - Dev Jaswal | 88.5 FM | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Sunday | (02) 9816 2938; | Sydney |
| Masala Mix | 10 :00 PM - 11 :00 PM First Monday of Every Month | ; | Sydney | |
| Masala Mix - DJ Akaash | 107.3 FM | 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM Wednesday | Masala; akaash{at}masala.com.au ; http://www.masala.com.au/ | Sydney |
| Punjabi Program 2000 | 98.5 FM | 9.00 AM - 10.00 AM Sunday 1.00 PM - 2.00 PM Saturday | Prithpaul Singh Bhalla 9786 0546; punjabiprogram2000{at}hotmail.com; Shabad Gurbani, News, Current Affairs, New & Old Songs, Jokes, and much more. | Sydney |
| Punjabi Radio - P S Bhalla | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Wednesday | (02) 9715 5411; | Sydney | |
| Radio Dhanak | 107.3FM 2SER | 3PM - 7PM Sunday | 0403 506 737 02 9850 7641; Australia's No One Hindustani Community & Entertainment Radio. Latest film songs, old golden hits, ghazals, qawwalis, geet, lok geet, bhangras and Punjabi songs etc from India and Pakistan and other countries. Community News, and Interviews. Bollywood Countdown, Bollywood Ke Sitare and news and competitions with heaps of prizes. Sundays: 2SER 107.3FM 3PM - 7PM Listeners in cities other than Sydney can listen via the Internet: www.2ser.com (Listened to throughout Australia and in many other countries) Enquiries: 0403 506 737 (M Shafiq Khan); | Sydney |
| Radio Navtarang | Phone: (02) 9734 6666; Fax: (02) 9734 8888; Email: info{at}navtarang.com.au; Mobile: 0417 457 916; Postal: PO Box 744, Liverpool, NSW 1871; We have been operating in Sydney since 1993. To listen to Radio Navtarang you need a small radio receiver to tune to our station. The Receivers are available from 31a Scott Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170. | Sydney | ||
| Saaz Aur Awaaz - Robin Raju | 100.9 FM | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunday | (02) 98911947;http://www.indoaust.com/saazaurawaaz.htm | Sydney |
| SBS Radio - Bengali Language | 97.7 FM / 1107 AM | 4.00 PM Monday | Bengali Language Program 02 9430 2828; bengali.program{at}sbs.com.au; Our correspondents in Calcutta and Dhaka file reports on alternate weeks. Former journalist, Parimal Bhattacharya, reports from Calcutta. He covers all aspects of life in the city, which is the centre of West Bengal politics and culture. And from the Bangladesh capital, Dhaka, writer and publisher M.R. Akhtar Mukul, provides the latest news and background reports on political developments. There's often a radio feature from the United Nations-produced Bangla Magazine and a full round-up of community news and music. | Sydney |
| SBS Radio - Gujrati Language | 97.7 FM / 1107 AM | 2.00 PM Thursday | Gujrati Language Program 02 9430 2828; gujrati.program{at}sbs.com.au; Every week our correspondents provide the latest news and views from Gujarat. Culture, Literature and Music are covered extensively, with special attention to classical Indian compositions. Local community news is covered as a priority. The Gujarati-speaking community in Australia is diverse, with migrants coming from India, Africa and Fiji. The program reflects this eclectic mix. Our Gujarati program is only heard in Sydney. | Sydney |
| SBS Radio - Hindi Language | 97.7 FM / 1107 AM | 9.00 AM Sunday | Hindi Language Program 02 9430 2828; hindi.program{at}sbs.com.au; Sunday News - Homeland, National and International. Sunday is our main program for the week. Listen for correspondents' reports from India and Fiji followed by detailed features on international and Australian current affairs. Guest interview featuring politicians, artists, sports stars and music. | Sydney |
| SBS Radio - Hindi Language | 97.7 FM / 1107 AM | 3.00 PM Monday | Hindi Language Program 02 9430 2828; hindi.program{at}sbs.com.au; News - Homeland, National and International. In-depth radio features covering Australian and international affairs. Film reviews and music. | Sydney |
| SBS Radio - Kannada Language | 97.7 FM / 1107 AM | 5.00 PM Sunday | Kannada Language Program 02 9430 2828; kannada.program{at}sbs.com.au; The Kannada Language Program has a long history of supporting local musicians and other artists from the community and studio performances have always been very popular. We have a strong commitment to the elderly in our community but also hope to encourage an interest in the Kannada language and heritage among the younger generation. Film reviews and music. | Sydney |
| SBS Radio - Punjabi Language | 97.7 FM / 1107 AM | 9.00 PM Thursday | Punjabi Language Program 02 9430 2828; punjabi.program{at}sbs.com.au; The primary aim of the program is to inform and entertain the Punjabi-speaking community in Australia. News leads every program with a complete review of events of the past week in India, Pakistan and across the region. Analysis of current affairs is provided by our panel, which comprises journalists and political commentators. There's also world news, reports on Australian events and issues, topical features and guest interviews. Discussion of social and cultural issues is a major component of the program and talkback sessions provide the opportunity for listeners to have their say. We regularly cover issues relevant to the migrant community living in Australia and provide comprehensive coverage of any policy changes pertaining to Migration, Visas, Employment. Traditional and contemporary music is an indispensable part of the program and there are frequent live studio performances by local musicians, poets and writers. We also encourage young listeners to participate and frequently invite them into the studio to hear their views. | Sydney |
| SBS Radio - Tamil Language | 97.7 FM / 1107 AM | 11.00 AM Sunday | Tamil Language Program 02 9430 2828; tamil.program{at}sbs.com.au; Every Sunday, around Australia you can hear a full round-up of homeland and other international news followed by in-depth reports from India and Sri Lanka, Fiji, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa. The news is followed by Guest of the Week. Then Correspondents' Reports keep you in touch with news and current affairs in Tamil-speaking communities around Australia. Our program is multi-lingual with many interviews in English. | Sydney |
| Telgu Vani Radio | 98.5 FM | 8.30 AM to 9.30 AM Saturday | Madhu Reddy ; teluguvani{at}hotmail.com; Weekly popular program. Listners include south Indians speaking mainly Telugu. News in Telugu, quiz, skits, Telugu music etc. 25+ broadcasters take turns to bring the program to Telugu speaking community in Sydney, Woolongong, Gosford etc.FOr further information please contact the co-ordinator Mr Madhu Reddy or others on the Telugu Vani radio committee. Murthy POTUKUCHI, (02) 9259 3988 (BH) or (02) 9799 0697 (AH) Dr Murthy Durvasula, (02) 9349 2670 | Sydney |
| Voice of India - Monika Geetmala | 89.7 FM | 10.00 AM to 4.00 PM Sunday | Vikram 02-9331 3000; vikramgm{at}hotmail.com; An excellent program, hugely popular. Community information, Songs, News, Story of the week & Community Forum. | Sydney |