Articles tagged: OCR FM
Sharing songs and stories
Love for songs and stories will be in the air every week on Colac’s community radio station.
Youth develop improv skills
Colac and district youth are soaking up being part of an acting extravaganza these school holidays.
Colac challenge raises funds
New plantings, costume crafting, no sugar and daily saxophone have helped Colac radio volunteers learn new skills and raise money for the community station.
Challenging month for OCR crew
From knitting to karaoke, OCR FM’s crew members have set themselves a range of diverse challenges to raise money for the community radio station this month.
Tune in or join local newsreaders
They’re the people delivering the news to those who struggle to access it, and they’re on the lookout for more readers.
Bus tour brings festive lights to life
Sit back and relax while enjoying the magic of Colac’s Christmas light displays.
A newsworthy radio segment
Radio presenters Rosemary Goodall and Francois Rochecouste are making sure news is accessible for everyone through their Talking Newspapers segment on OCR FM.
A fun station celebration
The team at OCR FM has been celebrating the station’s 32nd birthday with trivia, an open studio, line dancing and more.
Writers take to the airwaves with their tales
More than 40 locals are sharing their stories on the radio for OCR FM’s July Journals program.
A night of improvised fun
Improvised comedy will ensure a night of surprises and laughs in Colac this month.
Legal eagle gracing airwaves
Birregurra’s Charles Reichman has travelled the worlds of the law and academia for the new frontier of community radio.
Busy month for radio appeal
A month of challenges including gardening, backyard laps, learner driving, and giving up iced coffees has seen OCR FM volunteers raise $1000 for the station.
Storm cuts broadcasts
Colac-based community radio station OCR FM hopes to restore transmissions soon after a storm damaged broadcast equipment.
Station vying for honour
A Colac community radio station has scored an award nomination recognising its 30 years of broadcasting.
Radio news program needs a fresh voice
After reading out the Colac Herald on air for about 20 years, OCR FM radio host Rosemary Goodall is hoping to pass on the role to a new volunteer.
Radio’s Rosemary relishes role
Long-time OCR FM volunteer Rosemary Goodall says the thing she loves most about working at the Colac community radio station is being able to express herself.
Volunteers tune in to changes
Colac and district community radio station OCR FM has been adapting to COVID-19, helping people broadcast from home and training new volunteers.
Radio opportunity online
Now is the time for Colac and district people to have their voices heard thanks to a free radio training course.
