21st July 2014 UGFM – Radio Murrindindi is now broadcasting on FM 94.5 across the Kinglake Ranges. Transfer to a link from UGFM began the dedicated linkup at 5pm on Sunday 20th July 2014. UGFM is a designated Victorian state Emergency Broadcaster. The continuation of broadcasting from the Kinglake area has been preserved with assistance […]
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April 28, 2014 The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal has granted UGFM nearly $20,000 toward the completion of the new studio to be constructed in Yea for UGFM – Radio Murrindindi. This generous grant from FRRR means that construction of the studio in Yea can now precede full steam ahead as we have […]
April 7, 2014 Upper Goulburn Community Radio is to establish a new studio in Yea to give much easier access to broadcasting on community radio for the people of the Yea district. ‘UGFM’ – Radio Murrindindi, broadcasts across the Murrindindi Shire with four transmitters servicing the area at Alexandra & Lake Eildon, Yea & […]
Seven UGFM Broadcasters have received the National Emergency Medal at a ceremony held by the Murrindindi Shire Council to honor 48 recipients involved with the Victorian 2009 Bushfires, bringing the total to nine so far for the station. Broadcasters Frank Arendse, Chris Edwards, Rita Guenzel, Ian Hewitt, Gerry Laws, Sue Porter & Kim Whitten received […]
UGFM has just commissioned two fully automated mains power generators that provide emergency power during power failures to both UGFM’s Marysville and Yea transmitters as part of the Reliable Recovery and Emergency Broadcasting Project undertaken by UGFM. The project is designed to ensure continuous and greater reliablity of broadcasting community information during emergencies that also includes recovery information […]
UGFM has just commissioned a new studio at the home of former resident and long time committee member and broadcaster with UGFM at Frank & Thea Arendse home at Thurgoona in Albury NSW. Frank and Thea moved to their new home in Albury last year and have very much missed being a part of […]
Better FloodSafe than Sorry Guide for Floods in Rural Areas Are you at risk from floods? Floods can and do happen in Victoria. Floods can affect you if you live, work or visit areas close to creeks, rivers, drains or low-lying land. Every flood is different but being prepared can help keep […]
Wednesday 25 January 2012 Upper Goulburn youth get chance to Be Heard! Member for Benalla Bill Sykes and Member for Seymour Cindy McLeish today congratulated UGFM – Radio Murrindindi on receiving a $5,000 grant as part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s Be Heard! program. Be Heard! aims to increase volunteering opportunities for […]
Prime Minister Julia Gillard visited Flowerdale on the 27th of January to present the new Emergency Medal to people involved in the February 7th 2009 Victorian Black Saturday Fires of 2009 and Queensland floods. The fires desimated much of the Murrindindi Shire of which UGFM covers and the Flowerdale area was heavily impacted by the […]
UGFM has received Federal Government funding for replacement of the old transmitter and antennas that provide coverage of the Yea and Highlands district for the station. The grant of nearly $7,000 through the Community Broadcasting Foundation from the Federal Government will provide a replacement for the old transmitter that had become unreliable. The new Antennas will also help provide […]