4HI
| Company type | Radio station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Founded | 1980s |
| Headquarters | Emerald , Australia |
Area served | Central Highlands and Coalfields regions, Queensland |
| Products | Classic hits radio programming |
| Owner | Resonate Broadcasting |
4HI operates as a classic hits radio station broadcasting on the AM frequency from Emerald, Queensland.
Ownership
The station is under the ownership and management of Resonate Broadcasting. It was formerly controlled by Macquarie Regional Radio, which acquired the Smart Radio Group in 2011 for $6 million. In October 2015, Resonate Broadcasting took over these regional outlets after Macquarie Radio Network had to sell them to adhere to ACMA regulations following its 2014 merger with Fairfax Media.
Broadcast area
4HI covers the Central Highlands and Coalfields regions of Queensland through a network of eleven transmitters. The main AM transmitters operate from Emerald, Dysart, and Moranbah, while FM repeaters extend coverage at Clermont, Rolleston, Sojitz Minerva Mine, BMA Blackwater Mine, Blair Athol Mine, Peak Downs Mine, Goonyella North Mine, and Goonyella Riverside Mine.
1980s: Early years
Originally, 4HI adopted a hits-and-memories format under the guidance of Program and Music Director Michael J Bailey. Broadcasting from a studio on Hospital Road in Emerald, the station used vinyl records and cart racks for commercials. The initial on-air lineup included Michael J Bailey (6am–9am), Peter Rossberg (9am–12pm), John 'Waldo' Wall (12pm–3pm), Brad Long (3pm–6pm), and Neil Johnson/David Mackay (6pm–midnight).
Weekend programming featured a Saturday morning 'buy, swap and sell' segment and coordinated multi-state racing broadcasts alongside local race coverage on Saturday afternoons. The station signed off at midnight and recommenced transmission at 6am. During 1982/83, new announcers such as Ric Hose, Alf Smerdon, and Chris Elliott joined the team.
Today
With increasing network consolidation, 4HI has shifted to a single-announcer format. It currently offers limited weekday shows from its Emerald studio, including a three-hour breakfast program hosted by Joel Reinke and a one-hour midday show. Saturday mornings are dedicated to locally focused sports content.
The station heavily relies on nationally syndicated programs from Sydney’s 2GB, featuring shows like the Ray Hadley Morning Show, Bed Fordham highlights, and The Continuous Call Team.
Moreover, 4HI broadcasts a networked weekday drive-time program at 3 pm shared across the Resonate Broadcasting network.
Weekday program guide
| Time Slot | Program Name |
|---|---|
| 6 am to 9 am | The Brekky Show |
| 9 am to 11 am | The Ray Hadley Morning Show |
| 11 am to 12 pm | The Best of the Alan Jones Show |
| 12 pm to 1 pm | The 4HI Lunchbox Live and Rural News |
| 1 pm to 3 pm | The Chris Smith Afternoon Show |
| 3 pm to 6 pm | Drive |
| 6 pm to 8 pm | Money Matters with Ross Greenwood |
| 12 am to 5 am | Miners Overnight |
Saturday program guide
| Time Slot | Program Name |
|---|---|
| 12 am to 5 am | Miners Overnight Weekends with James |
| 6 am to 11 am | The Saturday Breakfast Show with Cameron Stallard |
| 11 am to 12 pm | The Racing Show |
| 12 pm to 10 pm | The Continuous Call Team |
Sunday program schedule
| Time Frame | Show Title |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | My Generation hosted by Jonesy and Amanda |
| 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM | The Continuous Call Team |