Push for digital radio in Launceston gains momentum ahead of election

29.04.2025 - Australia

Community leaders have united behind a campaign to bring digital radio services to Northern Tasmania. The ABC and the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia launched collaborative tests of DAB+ Digital Radio technology across the Launceston CBD in 2023. Launceston community radio stations City Park Radio, Way FM and Print Radio Tasmania have now joined forces to get an administrative ‘tick of approval’ from the federal communications regulator, so that they can go live with the technology permanently. “Digital radio receivers are standard in over 80% of all new cars sold in Australia,” said City Park Radio Public Officer Chris Ball. “Next year marks our 40th anniversary of community broadcasting here in Launceston, and wouldn’t it be great to give the gift of DAB radio to the north of the state on our 40th anniversary.”

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