Broadcast area | Australia |
---|---|
Frequency | Variable |
Branding | Nova |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Format | Top 40 (CHR) |
Affiliations | smoothfm |
Ownership | |
Owner | Nova Entertainment |
History | |
First air date | 2001 |
Technical information | |
ERP | Sydney: 150 kW Melbourne: 56 kW Brisbane: 12 kW Adelaide: 20 kW Perth: 40 kW |
Links | |
Website | http://www.novafm.com.au/ |
The Nova Network is a group of Australian radio stations owned wholly or in part by Nova Entertainment. The Perth station is a joint venture between Nova Entertainment and ARN.
Each station has its own local Breakfast show with workdays, drive, night and weekend shifts shared across the network.
Callsign | Frequency | Branding | Location |
---|---|---|---|
2SYD | 96.9 MHz FM | Nova 96.9 | Sydney |
3MEL | 100.3 MHz FM | Nova 100 | Melbourne |
4BHN | 106.9 MHz FM | Nova 106.9 | Brisbane |
5ADL | 91.9 MHz FM | Nova 91.9 | Adelaide |
6PER | 93.7 MHz FM | Nova 93.7 | Perth |
N/A | DAB+ | Nova Nation | Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane |
N/A | DAB+ | Nova 90s | Brisbane |
N/A | DAB+ | Nova Throwbacks | Adelaide |
N/A | Nova Player | Nova Fresh Country | N/A |
Nova syndicates a number of programmes across its network. These include:
Nova 96.9 – Sydney:
Nova 100 – Melbourne:
Nova 106.9 – Brisbane:
Nova 91.9 – Adelaide:
Nova 93.7 – Perth:
In July 2021, Nova Entertainment introduced the Nova Player app, offering users unlimited access to an extensive array of audio features. From all Nova Stations and Nova FM show podcasts to the latest news, sports updates, financial insights, and a diverse selection of other podcasts [1]
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