ABC Gippsland

ABC Gippsland (call sign: 3GLR) is one of the region’s leading radio stations in Victoria, Australia. As part of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s local network, it broadcasts from the town of Sale, covering vast areas of the state’s south-east – from the Latrobe Valley to the Gippsland coast and the Eastern Highlands. Why do so many of the region’s more than 271,000 residents tune in to this radio station? It is a reliable source of information for both locals and visitors to the region, upholding high standards of journalism and operating free from general editorial constraints. The radio station also plays excellent music and features a variety of entertainment programmes. Key features of the broadcast: Real-time news: up-to-the-minute reports on local events, politics, the economy and community life. This includes interviews with experts, farmers, politicians and community leaders. The station is officially designated as an emergency alert channel, providing vital information from emergency services during bushfires, floods and other incidents. In addition to all of the above, it supports musical talent, announces festivals and covers regional sporting events.