4BU

4BU is an Australian radio station serving the Bundaberg region in Queensland, Australia. It was opened in December 1935.[1]

4BU
Broadcast areaBundaberg
Frequency1332 kHz
Programming
FormatClassic Hits
Ownership
Owner
  • ARN
  • (Bundaberg Broadcasters Pty. Ltd.)
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History
First air date
12 December 1935 (1935-12-12)
Technical information
ERP5kW
HAAT61 m
Transmitter coordinates
24.8455°S 152.4042°E / -24.8455; 152.4042
Links
Websitewww.4bu.com.au

4BU is a classic hits station playing hit songs from the 1960s right through to the mid-2000s. Owned by ARN, 4BU places strong emphasis on local programming, with its entire daytime lineup broadcast from its Maryborough St studios.

4BU also takes talk programming from 2UE overnight.

In November 2021, 4BU, along with other stations owned by Grant Broadcasters, were acquired by the Australian Radio Network. This deal allows Grant's stations, including 4BU, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on January 4, 2022.[2] It is expected 4BU will integrate with ARN's Pure Gold Network, but will retain its current name according to the press release from ARN.

On-air line up
  • Weekdays
5am - 10am: The Big Breakfast
10am - 12pm: Music
12pm - 1pm: The 80's Lunch
1pm - 5pm: Trevor Leutton
5pm - 6pm: The Christian O'Connell Show
6pm - 7am: JAM Nation
7pm - 9pm: The 20/20 Retro Countdown

Heritage listing

The 4BU Radio Station building at 55 Woongarra Street was built by the station in 1957 and occupied until 1992 when the station relocated to larger premises. The building was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register in 2000.[3]

References
  1. "New Radio Station". The Courier-Mail. Brisbane. 17 December 1935. p. 18. Retrieved 17 March 2011.
  2. ARN and Grant Broadcasters unite to create Australia's leading radio and digital audio business AdNews Australia 4 January 2022
  3. "4BU Radio Station (former) (entry 601284)". Queensland Heritage Register. Queensland Heritage Council. Retrieved 1 August 2014.


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