LiveWire
An apology
Editor
As you may be aware there was not an issue of Livewire in March and I would like to express my apology.
If you don’t already know, I was caught up in the conflict in the Middle East where I had tours and flights cancelled or delayed and had to return home via the UK some days after my expected return to Australia.
It feels like the World has changed a lot since our last update in February. There’s increasing uncertainty at the moment, with things like fuel prices and supply chain issues putting pressure on businesses.
First Sounds Volume 13
Out now for broadcasters
CBAA and Gadigal Information Service/ Koori Radio (GIS) proudly present First Sounds Volume 13, another volume of exciting new music from First Nations artists across the country.
Produced by GIS/Koori Radio and distributed to community radio by CBAA via its amrap.org.au initiative, First Sounds Volume 13 showcases a dynamic range of artistry including folk, pop, R&B, hip hop, electronica, and roots. First Sounds has delivered thousands of radio spins for First Nations artists, often for the first time in their career.
Community broadcasters can find the full selection of tracks available for free on amrap.org.au
Cover Story
Broadcasting live from Vinnies (corner of Ruthven and Long Street) as part of our continued support for them.
The idea is to promote our station and make people aware of who we are and what we are all about here at 102.7 FM.
We will broadcast from 9am to midday and it was fabulous to see so many members from 102.7 FM in attendance wearing their branded shirts.
Announcer’s Meeting
This is to advise that we will be holding an announcers’ meeting on Wednesday, 15th April from 6.15pm to approximately 8.15pm at the Paul Myatt Community.
We would ask everyone to make the effort to attend as we will be going through all the information you will need to know regarding the switch over to PlayoutONE Pro. This will include:
• Launch/switch over date
• Training support prior to the switch
• All requirements to be met before announcers can move to PlayoutONE Pro
As we will provide pizzas and refreshments, please let Leanne know if you are attending for catering purposes.
Steven Paull JP (Qual) President
Updates
This lovely young lady will soon host our ethnic program for our residents from the Philippines every Thursday at 6pm. Welcome to 102.7FM Veiola.
Membership Review SubCommittee
Through the review of our current practices and processes, recommendations be made on the following areas:
Studio Air Conditioners
Just a further update on any confusion regarding the air-conditioners in our studios.
To ensure all the equipment is kept at optimal temperature levels, and to minimise any variation for everyone using the studios, both rooms will be set to 24 degrees with the fan on low.
There should be no need to adjust the temperature at that level.
Please do not turn the airconditionersoff.
1. to grow our individual memberships
2. how we attract, sign up and renew memberships
3. cost of membership (individual and family)
4. to implement a membership rewards program
5. to improve (commence) communication with our members (two-way)
Marcus Osborne is a well-known and respected member of the Toowoomba community, with a diverse career spanning media, youth development, disability support, and equestrian pursuits. Beginning his professional journey in the media industry, Marcus held a leadership role as Manager at Channel 7 Toowoomba, where he developed strong skills in communication, team management, and community engagement.
Driven by a passion for supporting young people, he later worked as a Project Officer with PCYC, contributing to programs such as “work for the Dole” and “Breaking the Cycle” that positively impacted youth and strengthened community connections. Marcus has also built a reputation as a dedicated horseman and member of the 11th Light Horse Darling Downs, reflecting his deep connection to history, the rural life and the equestrian community.
More recently, Marcus has brought his experience and compassion to his role as a Support Worker with BigDog Support Services, where he is committed to empowering people with disability to live fulfilling and independent lives. His varied career highlights a strong commitment to community, leadership, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
I have had the pleasure of working in a number of projects with Marcus for over 25 years.
Editor
Marcus
Ancient Egypt Facts
1. Over 130 pyramids have been discovered in Egypt
2. The afterlife was incredibly important to the Egyptians. They believed that by preserving a dead person’s body – which they did through the process of mummification – their soul would live on in the afterlife forever.
3. The Great Pyramid at Giza is the largest Egyptian pyramid. This incredible structure weighs as much as 16 Empire State buildings!
4. Both Egyptian men and women wore make-up. The eye paint was usually green (made from copper) or black (made from lead). As well as offering protection from the sun, the Egyptians believed make-up had magical healing powers, too!
5. The Egyptian alphabet contained more than 700 hieroglyphs!
6. Ancient Egyptians believed in more than 2,000 deities! They had gods for everything, from dangers to chores! Each had different responsibilities and needed to be worshipped so that life could be kept in balance.
7. Cats were considered sacred animals by the Ancient Egyptians. It’s thought that most families kept a cat as a pet, which they believed would bring the household good luck!
STEVEN PAULL President
MARCUS OSBORNE Vice President
LEANNE HODSON Secretary
SUSAN MARSHALL Acting Treasurer
TONY WIGAN Station Manager
CATHERINE TREMAYNE Office Administration
ALF SMERDON Committee
JOHN CALLAGHAN Membership
ANDREW CHAPMAN Past President
Leroy Doran Technician
STUART THORPE Committee
MICKEY FISHER Grants
Registered Charity Governance
Record-keeping
Charity
Safeguarding is part of a charity’s primary duty of care.
Registered charities are required to maintain written financial and operational records. Records should be kept for seven years, in any format that is easy to find, including electronic forms.
Financialmanagement
Financial management is the process of strategically planning, organising, directing, and controlling a charity's financial resources to pursue its charitable purpose. It involves making decisions about how to protect funds and assets and ensuring a charity is meeting reporting and record-keeping obligations.
A charity’s Responsible People have a duty to ensure the financial affairs of the charity are managed responsibly, and to not allow the charity to operate while insolvent.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is protecting the welfare and human rights of people that are connected with your charity or its work –particularly people that may be at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation.
While all people must be protected from harm, there are additional legislative and ethical considerations for protecting vulnerable people.
Conflictsofinterest
A conflict of interest is when a person's personal interests conflict with their responsibility to act in the best interests of the charity.
A conflict of interest may be actual, potential or perceived, and may be financial or non-financial.
Charities need to take steps to manage conflicts of interest.
Relatedpartytransactions
A related party transaction is a transfer of resources, services, or obligations between related parties. It does not have to include financial payment.
Training programs are now available on NGO Training and are compulsory.
If you are not enrolled on our training platform, email steven@bigdog.au to gain access to the training modules.
102.7FM is your community station dedicated to high-quality radio programming for Toowoomba, the Darling Downs and the Lockyer Valley. We've got you covered with the widest music variety on the Downs and programs to inform and engage our community. We love our listeners and our community.
Address: 1 Schofield Street Toowoomba
Postal Address: PO Box 400 Toowoomba