Star 102.7
| Company type | Commercial radio broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radio broadcasting |
| Headquarters | Cairns , Australia |
Area served | Cairns, Queensland, Australia |
| Products | Radio broadcasting (adult contemporary music format) |
| Owner | ARN (Australian Radio Network) |
| Website | www |
Star 102.7 (ACMA callsign: 4CCA) is a commercial radio broadcaster located in Cairns, Queensland, Australia, featuring an adult contemporary music format. The station is under the ownership of the ARN.
History
Prior to 2009, the station was known as 4CA-FM and was the second FM broadcaster to launch in Cairns, following 103.5 Hot FM. In 2005, ownership transferred to Prime Media Group Limited from Macquarie Regional RadioWorks. On 23 March 2009, it was rebranded as 102.7 Zinc FM, while the 4CA identity was reassigned to the sister station 4EL.
In August 2013, Grant Broadcasters acquired this station along with nine other Queensland radio properties previously owned by Prime Media.
The station underwent another rebranding in April 2016 when Grant Broadcasters changed Zinc 102.7 to Star 102.7 and adopted an adult contemporary programming style.
For five straight years, Star 102.7 has maintained its position as Cairns’ top-rated radio station. According to the 2024 Xtra Insights Survey, it secured a total market share of 26.1% across all dayparts including weekends.
The morning show featuring hosts Johnny and Inkie dominates its segment with a 28.4% audience share, significantly ahead of rivals Hit 103.5 (16.7%) and 99.5 Triple M (16.3%).
In 2024, Star achieved its peak weekly listenership of 77,100 and continues to lead across essential demographic groups:
- All People aged 10+ during Breakfast: 28.4%
- Adults aged 25-54 during Breakfast: 29.3%
- All People aged 10+ during Mornings: 24.5%
- Adults aged 25-54 during Mornings: 28%
- All People aged 10+ during Afternoons: 27.7%
- Adults aged 25-54 during Afternoons: 28.3%
- All People aged 10+ during Drive time: 25.2%
- Adults aged 25-54 during Drive time: 26.3%
- All People aged 10+ on Weekends: 25.7%
- Adults aged 25-54 on Weekends: 28.7%
Additionally, Star holds the distinction of having the fastest-growing cumulative audience (CUME) in Cairns.
In November 2021, ARN completed the acquisition of Star 102.7 along with other stations from Grant Broadcasters, with the transaction finalised in January 2022. This takeover grants regional access to ARN’s iHeartRadio platform. While Star is planned to join ARN’s KIIS Network, it will continue operating under its established brand name.