Great Southern FM

Great Southern FM, broadcasting as 100.9 FM (6CRA), serves as a community-based radio station located in Albany, Western Australia. Operated by a team of volunteers, the station provides 24-hour coverage to an audience of over 40,000 supporters in the South Coast region. Its daily schedule features live programming from 6 am until late most days, with a significant portion of the content produced and presented locally. The station’s physical office and studios are situated at 211-217 North Road, and its technical operations include a transmitter mast located on Mount Clarence to ensure signal reach throughout the Great Southern area.

The programming on 100.9 FM is defined by a diverse musical selection that spans from the 1940s to contemporary hits. Listeners can hear a variety of genres including jazz, blues, country, classical, gospel, classic rock, and easy listening music. Specific local segments include "Noon Tunes with Lynn" on Wednesdays from 12 pm to 2 pm, as well as archived or long-running programs such as "Memories with the Moores," which featured old-fashioned music, and the "R.S.L. Hour" hosted once a month on Sundays. The station also broadcasts a "Breakfast" program on Tuesdays from 6 am to 9 am and utilizes a dedicated space known as The Ken Ewers-Verge Studio for its productions.

As a non-profit member-based organization, Great Southern FM focuses on providing national news, local weather details, and community information. The station serves as a voice for the local community by promoting Australian artists and supporting not-for-profit groups and community events. Formerly known as Albany Community Radio, the station officially transitioned to the trading name Great Southern FM while maintaining its commitment to volunteer-led broadcasting. Its operational values emphasize inclusivity and authenticity, and the station respectfully acknowledges the Menang people as the traditional custodians of the land from which it broadcasts.