ABC Gold Coast
| Company type | Radio broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Founded | 1952 |
| Headquarters | Mermaid Beach , Australia |
Area served | Gold Coast, Queensland and Tweed Heads |
| Products | Radio broadcasting (news, current affairs, adult contemporary music) |
ABC Gold Coast (ACMA identifier: 4ABCRR) operates as an ABC Local Radio broadcaster situated in Mermaid Beach, Queensland, serving audiences in both the Gold Coast area and Tweed Heads.
Originally launched in 1952 under the callsign 4SO, the station transmitted ABC Regional Network programming from Toowoomba on 1590 kHz, which was adjusted to 1593 kHz in 1978 to meet regulatory spacing requirements. In 1983, it adopted the brand 1593AM 4SO Gold Coast Rock with a focus on younger listeners. The transition to FM occurred in 1989, becoming 91.7 ABC Coast FM. Presently, its content emphasizes news coverage, current affairs, and adult contemporary music. The station was renamed 91.7 ABC Gold Coast in 2013 to harmonize branding across ABC Local Radio outlets; by 2019, the frequency was removed from the title to maintain uniformity throughout the network.