Life FM (call sign: 3GCB) is a

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in the

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region of

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that first aired early on 29 October 2003. On the

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at 103.9 MHz from Mt. Tassie near

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, with a studio and office in Sale, it broadcasts a variety of uplifting and family-friendly music and messages to encourage and inspire the region's Christian audience.

Programs

* Gippsland Extra – local affairs program, hosted by Deb Bye * A Different Perspective – Daily messages by Berni Bymet * Christian Working Women – hosted by Mary Whelchel *

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– an

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imported program, hosted by

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* Insight for Living – another American import, hosted by

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* Radio Dramas, including: ** Father Gilbert Mysteries **

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– Radio adaptation of the popular Christian novelisation series **

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*Gippsland Perspective – local news and events *Light Up Latrobe *Make Gippsland Great Again

Leadership

Deb Bye, a former manager at ABC Gippsland, played a crucial role in the launching of Life FM and was the chief executive of the organization behind the radio station, Gippsland Christian Broadcasters, from 1999 until 2015. David Braithwaite is the current station manager.

References

External links

* Radio stations in Victoria (state) Community radio stations in Australia Christian radio stations in Australia Radio stations established in 2003 {{Australia-radio-station-stub