Eagle FM (Australia)
| Company type | Radio station |
|---|---|
| Industry | Broadcasting |
| Founded | January 31, 1997 |
| Headquarters | Goulburn , Australia |
Area served | Southern Tablelands |
| Owner | Goulburn Radio Broadcasters Pty. Ltd. (Capital Radio Network and Grant Broadcasters) |
| Parent | Capital Radio Network |
93.5 Eagle FM is a contemporary hit radio station located in Goulburn, Australia, serving the Southern Tablelands area on the 93.5 FM frequency. It operates under the umbrella of the Capital Radio Network.
About
Eagle FM commenced broadcasting on 31 January 1997 as the FM counterpart to Goulburn’s AM commercial station, 2GN (currently known as GNFM).
Ownership of the station is held by a nearly equal partnership between Capital Radio Network and Grant Broadcasters, trading as Goulburn Radio Broadcasters Pty. Ltd. It aligns its branding and music programming with fellow Capital Radio Network outlet Snow FM.
The Goulburn studios of Eagle FM, branded as "Radio Goulburn," are situated alongside sister station GNFM at the intersection of Lagoon and Union streets. The station mainly transmits from Studio A. Additionally, Goulburn Radio Broadcasters oversees the Southern Tablelands broadcast of Grant Broadcasters' national hot country network, KIX Country.
Eagle FM broadens its coverage through a repeater located in Crookwell, which retransmits on 103.9 MHz.
History
Eagle FM's presence on Twitter ranks it as the 77th longest-established Australian radio station on the platform.
The station utilizes Zetta playout software developed by RCS, having previously employed RCS’s Master Control system.
In April 2020, with local Anzac Day commemorations canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eagle FM and 2GN broadcast a dawn service prior to their regular programming beginning at 6 am.
On 31 October 2020, Dylan and Matthew 'MJ' Brokenbrough from Eagle FM conducted a continuous 24-hour live broadcast to support Goulburn’s Relay For Life, which had modified its format in response to the pandemic. This initiative earned a nomination for Goulburn’s Australia Day 2021 'Event of The Year' award.
Programs
Eagle FM delivers a combination of locally produced and syndicated shows:
| Program | Time | Host Studios | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast with Jake | Weekdays 6 am to 9 am | Eagle FM | Locally produced show |
| High School Hits Blitz with Jake | Weekdays 9 am to 10 am | Eagle FM | Locally produced show |
| Maximum Music Workday with Gemma | Weekdays 10 am to 1 pm | Eagle FM | Locally produced show |
| Workday Arvos with Paddy | Weekdays 1 pm to 4 pm | Snow FM | Hosts alternate between Eagle FM and Snow FM for this program |
| Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie | Weekdays 4 pm to 5 pm | Nova | Syndicated program from Nova |
| Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel | Weekdays 5 pm to 7 pm | Nova | Syndicated program from Nova |
| Maximum Music Weekend | Saturday 6 am to 4 pm | Snow FM | Hosts rotate between Eagle FM and Snow FM during weekends |
| Fitzy & Wippa with Kate Ritchie (Highlights) | Saturday 4 pm to 5 pm | Nova | Syndicated highlight segments from Nova |
| Maximum Music Weekend | Sunday 6 am to 5 pm | Snow FM | Hosts rotate between Eagle FM and Snow FM during weekends |
| Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel (Highlights) | Sunday 5 pm to 7 pm | Nova | Syndicated highlight segments from Nova |
Local Presenters
- Gemma Sweeney (Workdays, 2021–present)
- Jacob Aquilina (Breakfast, 2021–present)
- Jenna D'Apice (Workdays, 2021)
- Matthew 'MJ' Brokenbrough (Breakfast, 2019–2021)
- Dylan Finch (Workdays, 2018–2021)
- James Preston (Breakfast, 2018–2019)
- Bill 'Billy' Bradley (Breakfast, 2016–2018)
- Jack Wallance (2016–2018)
- Damien Haffenden (2013–2014)
- Murray Ryan (2013)
- Dene Broadbelt (2012–2013)
- Andrew Mata (2010–2013)
- Joe (Joey) Groth (2011)
- Rick Shipp (2008)
- Jason McLean (2000–2002)
- Dan Cassin (1998)
- Andy Young
- Blair Woodcock
- Ryan Nicholls
- Luke 'Crossy' Cross
Awards and Accolades
- In 2021, Eagle FM earned a nomination for the Australia Day award under the Event of The Year category for its 2020 'Radio Relay' Broadcast marathon.
- The station secured the Goulburn Chamber of Commerce & Industry's Business 2580 Award for Best Media & Entertainment Company in 2020.
- Dylan Finch was shortlisted as a finalist in the 2019 Australian Commercial Radio Awards (ACRA) for 'Best Achievement In Production'.
- Bill Bradley received the ACRA accolade for 'Best Newcomer On-Air' in a regional market during 2017.
- Andy Young was honored with the ACRA for Best Entertainment/Music Presenter (Country) in 2016.
- Jason McLean achieved two ACRA awards in 2002 for Best Music Personality and Best Music Special.
- In 2001, Jason McLean was awarded the Raward for Best Music Personality.