Power FM (call sign: 3BBA) is a commercial radio station in

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, broadcasting on the FM band at a frequency of 103.1 MHz. It serves listeners in Ballarat,

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, Maryborough, Ararat, Meredith, Daylesford, Ballan and surrounding areas. Together with its sister station

3BA 3BA (call sign: 3RBA) is a commercial radio station in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia broadcasting on the FM band on a frequency of 102.3 MHz. Together with its sister station Power FM, it is owned by ARN. The station plays "Great Classic ...

, it is owned by ARN. According to a survey in late 2021, Power FM is the most listened-to radio station in Ballarat and holds a 28.1% share of the market. Currently, the station airs a contemporary hit radio format, featuring music from the 1990s through to today's top 40 hits, aimed at an audience aged under 35. It also airs several syndicated radio programs including Top 40 Pop & Urban Chart Hits. In June 2009, Power FM and

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attempted to "lure" the singer

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, who was then on tour in Australia, to Ballarat, whilst also fundraising for the Ballarat Cancer Research Centre. Power FM was also temporarily renamed to "Pink FM." In November 2021, Power FM, along with other stations owned by

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,wase acquired by the

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. This deal will allow Grant's stations, including Power FM, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on 4 January 2022. It is expected Power FM 103.1 will integrate with ARN's

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, but will retain its current name according to the press release from ARN. In September 2022, Power FM Brekkie co-host Julie "Jules" Zass resigned after being a host on the station since 2 February 2009, to focus on family life and her new daughter. She was previously a host on

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radio station SYN.

On-air schedule

Weekdays

* 12:00am–6:00am – Your Hit Music Station * 6:00am–10:00am – Power FM Brekkie * 10:00am–2:00pm – Workday Hits * 2:00pm–6:00pm – The Home Run * 6:00pm– 8:00pm – Will & Woody * 10:00pm– 11:00pm – The Kyle and Jackie O Hour of Power * 11:00pm–12:00am – Oz Made

Weekends

* 12:00am–12:00am – Your Hit Music Station

References

External links

Official website
Radio stations in Ballarat Contemporary hit radio stations in Australia Australian Radio Network {{Australia-radio-station-stub

On-air schedule

Weekdays

Weekends

See also

References

External links