Finding a New Home for Yass FM

Yass FM is still hunting for a new permanent location after the proposed new site for their new studios at the Yass Community Centre has been deemed unsuitable. 

Following meticulous planning and fundraising efforts, a long-term site adjacent to the Men’s Shed at the Community Centre was identified, but despite good initial progress, environmental contamination issues at the old servo site have halted construction plans.

Yass FM was forced to leave their original established studios at the Waterworks building on Cooks Hill Road in 2021 after the building was deemed unsafe. The Council agreed to let the local community radio station rent the Pool House building at Victoria Park as a temporary measure, but now, due to the proposed demolition of this building due to the new heated pool plans in Victoria Park, Yass FM has been on the hunt for a new permanent location.

Geoff Frost, President of Yass FM said: ‘we are disappointed that all the work completed so far at the Men’s Shed has meant that we are not able to proceed with the build, but we are now on the hunt for an alternative and better location. We are very grateful to Council for it’s co-operation to date with finding the station a long-term home and we are putting forward some new proposals to them in the next Council Meeting.’ 

Options for Yass FM’s new home could be staying where they are or relocating to other under-utilised sites in Victoria Park.  Geoff continued: ‘we have been overwhelmed by the public support for our hunt for a new home with kind offers of support from local businesses and financial donations from our listeners. We remain determined to find a permanent location, and will continue to work to find a solution. 

‘Victoria Park is a great location, close the centre of town, easy access and is a good technical solution as it provides a direct link to the station’s transmitter on Mt Manton.  In the meantime, we will continue to operate from the Pool House, and we await a favourable decision about our new home from the next Council Meeting to ensures the station's continuity and how our new location will benefit the wider community.’

The hunt for a new home means that Yass FM 100.3 is going from strength to strength, and we continue to broadcast a wide range of talk and music shows to the local Yass Valley community via 100.3 FM radio, digital online, phone apps or podcasts.  Our daily reports include local community news, what’s on guides, police updates and council news. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, radio presenter or business sponsor, we would love to hear from you and we can be contacted via mail@yassfm.org. 

Radio Training – coming soon!

Would you like to have a go at being a radio presenter? Would you like to see what goes on behind the scenes of making a radio programme?

If so, join us for the next radio training course and learn how to be a YassFM 100.3 radio presenter with first-class training from some of your favourite presenters.

No previous experience required, just a can-do attitude, sense of humour and willingness to give it a go. Be it interviews or a love a music, we have shows for everyone. Come along to learn a new skill, or just come to gain confidence. Behind the scenes skills are always required, so why not come along and see what you could do to make a difference to your local community?

The course is held on Tuesday nights at the Yass FM studios, Victoria Park, Yass. Watch this space and social media for updates.

For more information check out our ‘How to become a Presenter’ page. To register for your place, please email mail@yassfm.org.

Note: The 2024 training sessions will be announced soon.


Buy YassFM merch – and help us build a studio!

Be the proud owner of a YassFM t-shirt, mug and pen. Merch is now available to buy and the proceeds go towards our fundraising campaign to build a new studio.

  • Pen – $20
  • Mug and Pen – $60
  • T-shirts – $100

To order any of these items, please email mail@yassfm.org and we will arrange to get these items to you.

Thank you for all your support!


YassFM calls for community support to build new studio

YassFM is appealing to the community for support with their fundraising campaign. With the lease on our current studio running out, we need funding to build our new studio! Without a new home, YassFM cannot continue to deliver services to the community. There are many options how to support us – you can donate, be a sponsor or become a member.

Full Announcement HERE

Your Voice in the Valley

Yass FM 100.3 is Yass Valley’s local community radio station, staffed by volunteers. Listen in for great music, news, weather and information on what is happening around Yass Valley.