1079 Life
Life FM (callsign: 5RAM) is a Christian radio station in Adelaide, South Australia. Life FM broadcasts on the 107.9 MHz frequency.
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| Broadcast area | Adelaide, South Australia |
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| Frequency | 107.9 MHz FM Radio |
| Programming | |
| Format | Hot AC/Christian radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Christian Radio Incorporated |
| History | |
First air date | 1993 |
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History
Life FM began broadcasting on October the 3rd, 1993. However, it was 20 years of preparation and planning before then that brought the dream into a reality.[1] The station began broadcasting under the name "Alta Mira FM". Later it was renamed "Life FM".
In September 2016, Life FM rebranded and changed its name to "1079 Life", dropping the FM in the title in recognition of the emergence of digital radio, not just the FM band.[2]
The station has been an incubator for local media talent in Adelaide, most notably Brenton Ragless and Kate Collins, who began with Life FM hosting the evening show. Both are now with the Nine Network on their prime time news show.[2]
Format
The station's motto is Loving Life, Loving Adelaide.
Breakfast and Drive shows are both run as magazine programs with a sampling of the latest adult contemporary and Christian music breaking up the segments on news, opinion and lifestyle. There are also sport, music and talk programs throughout the week.
Life FM won a SACBA award for Community Engagement in 2014.[3]
The station has won 3 SANFL Media Awards, "Best Commentary" in 2004 & 2008 and "Best Radio Interview" in 2007. Life FM also simulcasts Nine News from 6pm weeknights.
Programming
As of 2023, the featured on-air line-up consists of:
- Adelaide's Good Taste Breakfast, hosted by Rebecca "Bec" Seabrooke and Matt Bajjali from 6:00 am – 9:00 am weekdays
- Luke & Susie, hosted by Luke Holt and Susie Holt from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm weekdays
- Afternoons on Life, hosted by Scott Curtis from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm weekdays
- Aiden in the Arvo hosted by Aiden Grant from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm weekdays
- The Takeover hosted by Mary-Anne "Maz" Maio from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm weekdays
- Grassroots SA Sports show hosted by Andrew "Marksy" Marks and David "Hutts" Hutton on Saturday morning from 7:00 am - 10:00 am
- Jodie and Pomfus hosted by Jodie Falco and Pete Scriven on Saturday morning from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Related stations
100.7 Riverland Life FM based in Loxton was formed with help from Life FM in Adelaide.
References
- "Home". 1079 Life. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- "Is this Today's new Karl?". The Australian. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- "Bilby Awards 2014 – SACBA".