2AY
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2AY is an AM radio station broadcasting from Albury
, New South Wales
, to South West New South Wales and North East Victoria
.
, and opened on December 17, 1930. In recent times, 2AY, and Star FM Albury, were owned by DMG Radio Australia
. In 2005, Macquarie Regional RadioWorks
bought 2AY, Star FM, and rival station 105.7 The River. Due to cross media ownership laws limiting the number of radio stations owned by one company in a market to two, Macquarie was required to sell one station. They sold 2AY to Ace Radio
.
Albury, New South Wales
Albury is a major regional city in New South Wales, Australia, located on the Hume Highway on the northern side of the Murray River. It is located wholly within the boundaries of the City of Albury Local Government Area...
, New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, to South West New South Wales and North East Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
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History
2AY Albury was started by Amalgamated Wireless Australasia LimitedAmalgamated Wireless Australasia Limited
Amalgamated Wireless Ltd . Throughout most of the 20th century AWA was Australia's largest and most prominent electronics organisation, undertaking development, manufacture and distribution of radio, telecommunications, television and audio equipment as well as broadcasting services.After the...
, and opened on December 17, 1930. In recent times, 2AY, and Star FM Albury, were owned by DMG Radio Australia
DMG Radio Australia
DMG Radio Australia operates commercial radio networks in metropolitan and regional areas of Australia. The company is 50% owned by United Kingdom company, Daily Mail and General Trust Group. Lachlan Murdoch's Illyria Pty Ltd bought 50% of the company in November 2009.DMG Radio Australia was formed...
. In 2005, Macquarie Regional RadioWorks
Macquarie Regional RadioWorks
Southern Cross Austereo is an Australian company formed in July 2011 by the merger of Southern Cross Media Group and Austereo Group.Southern Cross Media was previously known as Macquarie Regional RadioWorks, prior to the absorption of the remaining assets of Southern Cross Broadcasting that were...
bought 2AY, Star FM, and rival station 105.7 The River. Due to cross media ownership laws limiting the number of radio stations owned by one company in a market to two, Macquarie was required to sell one station. They sold 2AY to Ace Radio
Ace Radio
ACE Radio is an Australian radio company, owning several AM and FM stations in Victoria.Its latest acquisition is 2AY Albury Wodonga, purchased from Macquarie Regional RadioWorks in 2005.-AM network:*1494 2AY Albury-Wodonga...
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Logos
2AY has used many logos throughout its history| ?? - ?? | October 2005 - April 2008 |
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