ONE FM 98.5

ONE FM 98.5, also known by the registered call sign 3ONE, is a community radio station located in Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. Established in 1980 and licensed for permanent operation in 1989, it stands as one of the largest regional community broadcasters in the country. The station operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, serving the Goulburn and Murray Valley regions with a 10,000-watt signal. Managed predominantly by a team of volunteers and a volunteer board, the station broadcasts from its studios at 47 Parkside Drive and utilizes a transmitter located at Mt Major. Its coverage area extends approximately 30 kilometers from the city center, reaching regional towns such as Euroa, Nagambie, and Benalla.

The programming on ONE FM 98.5 is characterized by a mix of music and spoken-word content tailored to the local community. The musical selection is diverse, featuring genres like country, rock, jazz, blues, and gospel, as well as hits from the 1940s to today. Notable programs include "Breaky with Plemo" on weekday mornings, "Songs of the Spirit" on Sunday mornings, and "Dancing Through the Decades with Johnny P." Specialist content includes "The Regional Voice," "Shepplife," and "So Much More," which focuses on health topics. The station also places a heavy emphasis on local athletics, broadcasting "Goulburn Valley Football League" matches and dedicated shows like the "Cricket Shepparton Show" and the "Hole In One" golf program.

As a member of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, the station is dedicated to promoting multiculturalism and local talent. It airs a range of ethnic programs in multiple languages, including Mandarin, Italian, Samoan, Swahili, and Albanian content such as the "Afri-Connect Program" and "Viva Italia." ONE FM 98.5 also supports First Nations voices through dedicated segments like the "First Nations Mix." In addition to its FM broadcast at 98.5 MHz, the station maintains a digital presence through its podcast site, which operates under licenses from APRA AMCOS and the ACMA. Through these various platforms, the organization aims to amplify local stories and connect the diverse communities of the Goulburn Valley.