ABC North West Queensland
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ABC North West Queensland is an ABC Local Radio
station based in Mount Isa
. The station broadcasts to the North West region of Queensland
, which includes the towns of Cloncurry
, Julia Creek
, Hughenden
and Normanton
.
The station began broadcasting as 4MI in 1986 on 1080 AM. Now there are a number of low power FM transmitters as well as these main transmitters:
When local programs are not broadcast the station is a relay of ABC Capricornia
or 612 ABC Brisbane
.
ABC Local Radio
ABC Local Radio is a network of publicly owned radio stations in Australia, operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.ABC Local Radio stations broadcast across the continent using terrestrial transmitters and satellites...
station based in Mount Isa
Mount Isa, Queensland
-Culture and sport:The local theatre group, the Mount Isa Theatrical Society, or MITS, often holds plays and musicals, at least once every few months or so....
. The station broadcasts to the North West region of Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
, which includes the towns of Cloncurry
Cloncurry, Queensland
-Notable residents:*Writer Alexis Wright grew up in Cloncurry.*Association Footballer Kasey Wehrman was born in Cloncurry . He went on to play domestically and in Scandinavia. His achievements include winning a NSL Championship in 1996-1997 with the Brisbane Strikers and being capped several times...
, Julia Creek
Julia Creek, Queensland
Julia Creek is a town in mid northern Queensland, located on the Overlander's Way, the main road between Mount Isa and Townsville. It is west of Townsville, and is located 123 m above sea level. At the 2006 census, Julia Creek had a population of 368....
, Hughenden
Hughenden, Queensland
Hughenden is a town in Queensland, Australia situated on the banks of the Flinders River. It was named after Hughenden Manor, the home of former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. At the 2006 census, Hughenden had a population of 1,154.-History:...
and Normanton
Normanton, Queensland
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The station began broadcasting as 4MI in 1986 on 1080 AM. Now there are a number of low power FM transmitters as well as these main transmitters:
- 4ISA 106.5 FM
- 4JK 567 AM
- 4HU 1485 AM
Weekdays
- Breakfast with Andrew Saunders – 5:30 AM to 8:00 AM
- Rural News with Vicki Wilson – 6:15 AM to 6:30 AM
- Mornings with Stacey Katter – 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Saturday
- Saturday Breakfast with Bruce Underwood – 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
When local programs are not broadcast the station is a relay of ABC Capricornia
ABC Capricornia
4RK, better known as ABC Capricornia is one of the ABC's original regional radio stations, predating the Corporation's inception on 1 July 1932. 4RK, as it was known at the time, began broadcasting on 29 July 1931 and was owned by the Australian Broadcasting Company. The power was initially 2...
or 612 ABC Brisbane
612 ABC Brisbane
612 ABC Brisbane is an ABC Local Radio station in Brisbane, Queensland. It is one of the largest stations in the network, serving as a base for Queensland programming - many programs are broadcast across the ABC Local Radio network in regional and rural areas of Queensland when those stations are...
.