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City
  
Brisbane, Queensland

Branding
  
Family-FM 96five

Broadcast area
  
South-East Queensland

Frequency
  
96.5 MHz FM

Slogan
  
Family's Number One Music That Matters

First air date
  
November 1, 2001 (2001-11-01)

96five (call sign: 4FRB) is a community broadcast radio station operated by Family Radio Ltd in Brisbane, Australia. The radio stations continued operation is supported by sponsorship, fundraising and pledges. A separate program output is aired on the stations DAB+ Digital Radio channel called "96five Digital".

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Programming

Family FM (identified on-air as 96five) describes itself as being a "family-friendly broadcaster", with programming content that is suitable for all ages. It is similar to radio stations in Melbourne Light FM and Sydney's Hope 103.2.

The stations music playlist, consists of both contemporary Christian artists, and also mainstream artists. The station guarantees that listeners will hear no bad language or questionable content.

It also features numerous family segments and positive messages from family and ministry figures, that air each hour. A number of specialist programs such as Focus on the Family and Talking Life that deal with Christian, Mental Health and Family issues also air.

The station also conducts regular Outside Broadcasts at various events and locations, including primary schools and at feature community events.

On-Air Lineup

6:00am – 9:00am: A Good Morning with Ken, Nicky & Steve

9:00am – 12:00pm: Ilija Dugandzic

12:00pm – 3:00pm: Pete Hill

3:00pm – 6:00pm: The Back Seat Drivers with Luke & Susie

6:00pm – 7:00pm: 7 News Queensland simulcast

Studios

The station's studios are based in the northern Brisbane suburb of Alderley.

The station's transmission facilities are located at a shared broadcast facility on Mt. Coot-tha.

Community Outreach

The radio station organises and liaises with a number of community outreach programs and initiatives through its ministry.

  • SOS Calls - The breakfast show assists an individual or family in need.
  • Street Machines - Promotional vehicles loaded up with prizes.
  • School Excursions - The breakfast team broadcast live from a primary school, with a visit from the 7 News chopper and personality.
  • Cool Choices - A program designed for High School Students to teach them about making positive life choices.
  • Free Food Appeal - An initiative that provides an organisation or family with a free amount of donated food.
  • Elevation CDs - The station creates a CD of positive music, gathered from its playlists. These are occasionally handed out for free, as part of other initiatives.
  • References

    96five Family FM Wikipedia