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As the nation’s independent public broadcaster, the ABC is proud to be the source of Australian conversations, culture and stories. The ABC produces quality, distinctive, award-winning content that informs, educates and entertains audiences from across Australia and the world. Over 70% of Australians watch, read or listen to the ABC each week. The ABC has 56 Australian and 11 international locations and is the largest creative employer in the southern hemisphere. It maintains Australia’s largest daily investigative news team, has one of the world’s largest dedicated rural reporting teams and is recognised as Australia’s pre-eminent source of independent news and current affairs. The ABC is also known for its distinctive drama, and as the creator and broadcaster of innovative Australian comedy. ABC content is freely available in Australia and is made accessible across television, radio, podcasts, apps, and the web. These platforms and services include national radio networks (RN, triple j, ABC Classic), regional local radio (available from 48 regional locations), digital radio services, four television channels, ABC iview, and numerous websites and mobile apps. By ensuring audiences can easily experience ABC content, the ABC shares Australian stories with the nation and the world. The ABC is yours, now and into the future.

Welcome to Kiss FM…..Broadcasting on 87.6 to central Melbourne, inner east & nth, inner sth east – on 87.8 to the west, nth west, north, east, nth east, sth east. Kiss FM was the first radio station to stream in 1997 and are streaming strong still to Australia & the world. Kiss FM is Melbourne’s original dance music radio station. In 2001 The Australian Broadcasting Authority determined that there was a need for Melbourne to have a station like Kiss but decided not to give it a community licence. Fast forward to 2005 and Kiss has returned as a narrowcast radio service to once again showcase Melbourne finest DJs and producers doing what they do best – spinning and making music to aurally excite Melbourne’s lovers of syncopated rhythms. Kiss is Australia’s DJ elite playing records and CDs, music that is at the cutting edge of contemporary music culture. These DJs and presenters are specialists in the many genres that make up dance music. They are respected by their audience and are well known from their years of experience playing at Australia’s premier clubs, festivals and events. They are also well versed to speak informatively about the many aspects of Australia’s and the international dance music scene. This credible musical calibre is integral to Kiss’s respect both in the wider community and within the local music community itself. Kiss listeners are excited by music – innovative sounds both old and new – they appreciate the roots of today’s modern electronic sounds and syncopations whilst also being open to new and inspirational sonic experiences.

For more than 30 years, JOY Media has been the out, loud, proud voice of Australia’s LGBTQIA+ communities. JOY Media is Australia’s not-for-profit rainbow community media organisation, made up of the diverse voices of the LGBTQIA+ rainbow. Powered by 200+ volunteers and led by a small, passionate leadership team, JOY’s broadcasters, producers, newsreaders, creators, and curators deliver quality community media, every hour, every day of the year. What started in 1993 with the original purpose of bringing together a devastated and isolated gay community facing the AIDS crisis has evolved into an organisation which informs, entertains, and empowers LGBTQIA+ communities and our allies across Australia and the world, with a new purpose: building a more inclusive Australia. Through the biggest challenges Australia’s rainbow community have faced, JOY has been there to ensure our community are connected. JOY Media represents the people, stories, news, music, and lived experiences of Australia's LGBTIQA+ community and our allies. JOY’s organisational values are: • JOYOUS: A celebration of diversity, talent, music, and entertainment • INCLUSIVE: A safe and supportive environment for all members of the LGBTQIA+ communities • COURAGEOUS: A way to change lives by speaking out, sharing stories, and challenging boundaries Our media services include: • 24/7 live radio, broadcasting on JOY 94.9 FM and DAB+ and streaming live online • Bespoke podcast production services • Production services • Social media • Tech services • Live gigs • Workplace LGBTQIA+ diversity & inclusion training • Broadcast production training