About Us

RMR 101.9 (Radio Margaret River) is your local FM and internet radio station based in Margaret River. It’s the first of its kind in Margaret River and is not-for-profit. RMR has been created by a group of talented, skilled volunteers; passionate about music and community connection in the Margaret River Region.

Our objective is to provide you with quality programming that is entertaining, informative and uplifting. We’re here to make you smile. Our aim is to support local music, arts, community groups, tourism and businesses in the region.

You can listen via multiple methods

  1. Tune into 101.9 FM when you’re in the Margaret River region.
  2. Stream via the RMR website
  3. Download Player for Android
  4. Download player for Apple

However…

To achieve these goals we need our community to back us. You can support us in a number of ways.

We’re always excited to welcome new volunteers and provide top class training from accredited trainers. A number of roles exist to suit all types of people and interests. Email manager@radiomargaretriver.com

We are a Not-for-Profit association, incorporated in December 2019.

We rely on the generosity and commitment of the community we serve.

How to Listen

  • Listen right here on our website
  • Listen on your phone via the Community Radio Plus app
  • Listen in your car  via 101.9FM

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Our Core Aims

COMMUNITY VOICE

To be the “backbone” and voice of the community, offering support, entertainment, information and assistance.

HARMONY & DIVERSITY

Promote harmony and diversity and contribute to an inclusive, cohesive, informed and culturally diverse community.

SUPPORT LOCAL

Support and develop local arts and media, especially local musicians.
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INFORMATION HUB

To become the information “Hub” of the Margaret River Region and the first choice for listeners in the local community and beyond.
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CONTEMPORARY & INNOVATIVE

To be contemporary and innovative in all areas of station operation from management systems, technical solutions and work practices.

TRAINING

To be a local media training hub.

Our Values

BELONG

A cohesive platform accessible to everyone. Conducive to a sense of belonging and inclusion.

ENGAGE

The voice of the community, community connection and participation.
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INFORM

Providing instant news and facts, keeping the community informed instantaneously.

ENTERTAIN

Provide a conduit for local events and promotion of them.

LEARN

Train community members with media skills, not currently available in the region.

The Team

The Management Committee

CHAIR | PAULINE MCLEOD

Pauline and her family own the Margaret River BookShop. She has a 30 year history of community involvement having served as a councillor and Deputy Shire President in our Shire and as President of the Margaret River Chamber of Commerce. She is a former manager of the local tourism association, a teacher, a marketing and events manager and served on several national and state boards in tourism and regional development.

DEPUTY CHAIR | JOE FORTE

Joe brings a comprehensive knowledge of music and sound in music performance and production. Currently President of the P&C at Margaret River Senior High School and extensive experience working with volunteers and community groups.

TREASURERS | BREE DODD/REBECCA LEMM

Rebecca has called Margaret River home for the past 20 years. She’s worked as a senior manager with the Tourism Association for over a decade, helping to promote and support our beautiful region. In her spare time, she volunteers as a coach with the Margaret River Netball Association.

SECRETARY | MATT WITTORF

MEMBER | ANGELA DUFTY

Angela joins us with a strong background in arts, working in theatre production and event management for the likes of Circus Oz, Opera Australia, Australia Ballet and most recently and for the last decade in logistics for Sculptures by the Sea. A life long fan of independent voice and media, she is enthusiastic to see us go free to air.

Operations

STATION MANAGER | RICHARD LEE-PULLEN

Bringing enthusiasm, great people skills and an abundance of local knowledge to the role, Richard is keen for the station to be an integral part of life in the shire.

OPERATIONS MANAGER | IAN HILL

Having lived and breathed radio for over 40 years and taught it in 4 universities as well as being employed in every possible role, it’s fair to say that the medium is very special to Ian. As an accredited trainer and mentor, he relishes the opportunity to upskill people in the craft of broadcasting. Luckily he also has a technical bent, hence his involvement in this role.

PROGRAM COORDINATOR | JOE FORTE

Joe brings a comprehensive knowledge of music and sound in music performance and production. Currently President of the P&C at Margaret River Senior High School and extensive experience working with volunteers and community groups.

 

Work with us

If you’re interested in volunteering to work on any of these programs or would like to share your ideas of what you’d like to hear please drop us a line -listen@radiomargaretriver.com

We will be taking Presenter applications later in the year.

John Lennon

“I get by with a little help from my friends…”