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About Newy 87.8 FM
Newy 87.8 FM is a narrowcast FM radio station broadcasting on 87.8 MHz to Newcastle and the Central Coast in Australia, with the call sign 2NN. The station plays a classic hits format, focusing on popular music from the 1950s through the 1980s, creating a nostalgic and easy listening atmosphere. Listeners can tune in for a steady flow of familiar pop and soft rock hits, and they can also listen live as the station provides a friendly, local soundtrack for the region.
The station's programming includes specific shows hosted by known presenters. The schedule features 'Drive' with Darren McErlain on weekday afternoons, 'Afternoons' with Paul Rothapfel, and 'Saturday Mornings' with Diana Lampard. Weekend evenings offer 'Feel Good Weekends' with Matt Morris. In addition to its FM broadcast, the station provides extensive online content, allowing audiences to stream online and access video-on-demand services that cover local events and community initiatives.
Originally launched in 2014 as part of a national Classic Hits FM network, the station merged with Hunter TV in 2020 to become Newy 87.8 FM, combining audio and video production. Its operations are based in Mayfield West, with additional remote studios in the Newcastle area. The station emphasizes local identity and offers live streaming, making it simple for anyone to listen radio online from Newcastle, the Central Coast, and beyond.