Supporters of Meeka FM

Meeka FM has had many great supporters over the years, and would like to show out appreciation for their support.



Meekatharra Shire


Meekatharra Lions Club

Hiscock Contracting


The Lorne Fammily


Meekatharra Caravan Park


Meekatharra Hotel

LLoyds outback Centre



Royal Mail Hotel

6NEW Newman Radio


The Golden Prospect (The Meeka Dust)

St Barbara Mines


Mick Alaga

Auski Motel


Tony Burrows

Belly's Butchers


Mark Freeman

Meekatharra Met Office


Coats Hire

Comercial Hotel


Dominion Mining

Meekatharra District High School


Meekatharra Bakery

Iris Curley


FESA-SES

Meekatharra Post Office


Ripper Engines

Meeka FM (A History)

Meeka FM was established in late 1995, at the Meekatharra District High School, after eight weeks of tests Meeka FM 88.0 was officially opened on the 19th of February 1996

Kevin Leahy local MLA had the honour of declaring the station open before a large gathering of Meekatharra District High School children and various prominent members of the community, parents and teachers.


Ex Principal Jeff Macnish who, together with Bryce Easton, pioneered the project, was also in attendance, having travelled from Mullewa exclusively for the evening
The opening which was broadcast live, featured new Principal Roy Ryan and radio co-ordinator Clint Martin who introduced the six trainee radio announcers - Neeba Ward, Alison Gentle, Jason Wingo, Regina Eagan , Dean Shay and Rhonda Shay

The Trainees undertook a 26 week course funded by DEET (Department on Employment, Education and Training). The course involved audio operations, radio presentation and announcing techniques.

Due to Government cut backs funding was withdrawn and the radio station was then offered to the community.

In September 1997 the radio station was relocated to its present location on Hill St, with funding provided by the Meekatharra Shire.

The building in which Meeka FM operates, was kindly donated by Dominion Mining.

Thanks to Scott Fitzpatrick and Ron Hiscock, without whom the hard job of shifting to the new premesis would not have happened.

Meeka FM turned ten on Sunday 19th Febuary 2006.


In 2003, then 21yo chairperson Eric Seery went to Canberra and represented Meeka FM at the CBAA conference. Eric was also a member of the National Youth Media Network. Also in 2003, Anita Seery attended the WACBA conference in Scarbourough, and after a long break attended the CBAA conference in Fremantle in 2005. More recently Anita attended the Southern Community Media Association's conference in Ballarat.
The Meekatharra Bushman, Graeme Parker joined the radio station in 2003 and has remained our sturdiest secretary treasurer ever.

The Radio station has enjoyed close affiliations with many Meekatharra business' and community groups. we share a block of land with SES and for many years have also shared members and social gatherrings.

In 2004 Meeka FM recieved a substantial amount of money from a local lady who was blessed with a lucky lotto ticket, with this donation Meeka FM was able to upgrade some of it's technologies in the studio.

We are gratefull to everyone involved in the radio station. We wouldn't still be here if it wern't for you all. On behalf of the volunteers at Meeka FM we want to thank you all.

The Shows That Were!

	The Mid Morning Program
	From 9:30 to 10:30.Mon to Fri The most regular community based show. Hosted by Outback Pete and the Meekatharra Bushman, the Mid morning program is informative and enjoyable. It is the show where new cd's are featured including all our promotional singles.
	Mixed Grill
	Choice cuts from the past and a few from now with local spice, 7pm to 9pm Tuesday nights with the Bob. The Mixed Grill is made up of 50’s to modern-day Electronic, Rock, Rhythm “N” Blues and everything in between.
	Thursday Night Country
	For all the latest country tunes, Thursday nights from 7:00 un till 10:00 The longest running and by far the most popular of Meeka fm's shows is our Thursday night country, Hosted by E-man and Outback Pete The show offers great news, competitions, prizes and a quick response time on requests, although our listeners have made a great game out of finding the most difficult songs to find. Often we are left to create songs just to fill the need.
	A Wybenga Sunday
	The BIG stories from 7:00 on Sunday nights Roy Wybenga offers a great opinionated show which covers the best of Australian contempory music, Worldwide news and weather and good yarns that will leave you gripped with suspense. Roy often interviews interesting people and manages to haul the most politically minded locals over the coals. Great for a debate is our Roy.
	Gran's Half Hour
	For the kids at 10:30 Sat Mornings All the kids in and around Meekatharra can sit back and listen to the cutest of songs, the most adorable radio scripts and the most interesting stories on Gran's half hour. Guests on the show include James the travelling musician, The Meekatharra Bushman and Outback Pete. A delightful show for all the family to enjoy.

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Contact Us...
Meeka FM
PO Box 259, Hill Street
MEEKATHARRA, WA 6642
'Ph/Fax: 0899811358
email: meekafm@westnet.com.au



Meekatharra listeners can enjoy the sounds from Meeka fm 98.3 community Radio Station




Meeka FM is in need of new energetic members to make the most of our station. We have a completely flexible schedule, we can train DJ’s and membership is really cheap. Tell everyone you know to give it a go, it is great fun!

Meeka FM is turning 10 years old on Saturday Feb 18, Tune in or come down to the station and help us celebrate this great milestone.

Meeka FM News...

24/01.2006............. Sadly we say goodbye to our favorite Mixed Grill host Bob. Bob has returned to his home in Warnambool with partner Becky. He will be missed greatly.

17/12/2005 .........Meeka FM held a live music night on December 17 in the beer gardens behind the Meeka Hotel. It was a fun night. Santa clause made an appearance and was Preceeded into the area by Bill who played his bagpipes loudly and proudly.

Everyone who wanted to got to play some music though everyone wanted more time on stage. Thanks to the performers, Barry, Edgar and Trevor, Terry, Dennis, The Wingo family, Trevor, Paul, Gyan, Anita and Eric.

Thanks to the sponsors of the event, Woolworth’s and Yulella Vision,. And to the hard workers on the night, Bob, Becky, Graeme, Eric and Anita. There were so many more people who pitched in on the night to make it fun, thanks to you all.

We gave out many prizes during the night. There was a guitar case laying on the ground in front of the muso’s and we managed to raise $125.00 for Meeka FM.

We look forward to future fund raising activities like this one.