Broadcast area | Western Australia |
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Frequency | Various |
Programming | |
Format | Adult contemporary |
Ownership | |
Owner | Southern Cross Austereo |
History | |
First air date | Early 1990s |
Links | |
Website | www.radiowest.com.au |
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