Sweet FM Celebrates 25 Years Of Community Spirit

Sweet FM, Burdekin’s beloved community radio station, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special dinner at the Ayr RSL on Saturday night. The event capped off a day of festivities that included a lively morning broadcast and a sausage sizzle in Ayr’s town centre.
The morning kicked off with a live broadcast from the Ayr CBD, where Sweet FM’s charismatic presenters entertained listeners with special programming, community interviews, and a nostalgic look back at the station’s history. Locals gathered around the sausage sizzle, enjoying the opportunity to meet their favourite radio personalities in person while soaking in the festive atmosphere.
The celebrations continued into the evening at the Ayr RSL, where long-time supporters, volunteers, and station staff came together for a night of reflection, laughter, and music. The dinner marked a significant milestone for the station, which has played a vital role in connecting the Burdekin community for a quarter of a century.
Sweet FM’s 25-year journey has seen it grow from humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of the Burdekin community, providing a platform for local voices, promoting regional talent, and supporting countless community events.
As the night came to a close, attendees toasted to the future of Sweet FM, with hopes for many more years of broadcasting and community connection. The 25th-anniversary celebrations were a resounding success, serving as a testament to the station’s enduring place in the hearts of Burdekin locals.
Sweet FM is officially celebrating its 25-year reunion on March 22, and they want to bring together everyone who has been a part of their journey. If you've volunteered with Sweet FM, whether in the past or currently, they would love to hear from you. Please contact Charlie at Sweet FM to get involved in this special milestone event.

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Tony Goddard on the decks
Tony Goddard and Charlie Scuderi
The team at Sweet FM
Tony Goddard and Lyn McLachlan
Chris Nissen

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