2SSR

2SSR FM (the Sutherland Shire Community Radio Association) is a community radio station broadcasting from Gymea in Sutherland Shire, New South Wales, Australia.

2SSR was formed in 1984 with ten foundation members. The permanent licence was obtained in 1991 after several test transmissions. 2SSR began permanently broadcasting on the 26 September 1992.

During the 1994 bush fires in the Shire, 2SSR remained on air over the weekend, providing information about evacuations and the fires, and became a vital part of the fire operation. Some commercial radio stations even asked shire residents to tune into 2SSR for the latest information, as it was on air during the night, when it was usually closed. 2SSR received a Community Service Award for its efforts by the NSW government.

2SSR has broadcast live from Toyota Park during Cronulla Sharks (Rugby league) home games and also broadcasts the Southern District Rugby Union Home Games. Also live crosses to Canada during the 1994 Commonwealth Games, and to record progress of the local yacht in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

2SSR currently has a range of programmes showcasing jazz, classical, rock, Top 40, Dance, Country (Traditional and Modern) Christan and World music, as well as programmes in Maori and Macedonian. There is at least 30% Australian music on the majority of 2SSR programs.

2SSR conducts regular Radio Training Courses for people interested in either a career in media or to contribute programs to our local community.More details check the website. 2SSR is located at the Sutherland College of TAFE (Technical and Further Education) NSW, Gymea Campus.

2SSRFM are heavily involved in the local community with the station providing Live Coverage of ALL Sutherland sharks Home games in the 2007 season with Adam Santarossa showcasing why he is on his way to bigger things impressing many with the quality of his commentary . Adam again is in the commentary chair for 2008 where the station will cover all games Live and Exclusive once again .

The station also covers Southern Districts home games in the Shute Shield competition with Peter Campbell the commentator .

The stations coverage of both the Sharks / Southern districts home games bring in many listeners and have introduced many locals to the station .

A recent survey revealed - Pat's Pipeline ( Hosted by Patricia Pender ) , shire Sports Saturday ( Hosted by Adam Santarossa ) , Radio Revolution and the stations Macedonian and Italian programs as the most popular.

External links

* [http://www.2SSR.com.au 2SSR Homepage]
* [http://www.tafensw.edu.au/campuses/location_5.htm Sutherland College of TAFE, Gymea]