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Kangaroo Island Community Broadcasters Inc.

Listen to 5KIxFM and win a prize!

Local traders can place a sticker in their window to say that they listen to 5KIxFM 90.7 in store. This not only helps to point out that Kangaroo Island does have it’s very own radio station but if we come in and you are tuned to 5KIxFM 90.7 or live streaming the station from the…
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KI Sealink Racing Carnival 2024

What a great day we had at the races yesterday. It was a first for some of our crew with us never attending any race event in our lives. The atmosphere was buzzing all day and Walter, David and Christine kept the program running all day till close. We estimate nearly 3,000 people we at…
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Welcome to 2024 at 5KIxFM 90.7

Look out for new shows in 2024. We are going to have lots of interviews, fun, entertainment, competitions and more. Perhaps you can join us at an outside broadcast event and catch up with the crew. Say hello to our on the street team and even get on radio with a recorded greeting. Keep watching…
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Christmas messages now on line

We have been around the place gathering Christmas messages from people in the street, businesses and groups. If we have not caught up with you and you would like to do one, please text 0473 88 77 35 or email programming@5kixfm.org   KANGAROO ISLAND WEATHER Please support our 5KIxFM 90.7 Sponsors

Christmas is coming!

Hey everyone! We are going around KI and asking peope to record a “Merry Christmas!” message for airplay on 5KIxFM 90.7. It can be from an individual, a family or even a business or club. The messages are being collected at random but if you would like to be involved just get in contact with…
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Kingscote Show 2023

All the crew had a great time at the show this year and meeting lots of our islanders. We went live after lunch until 4pm and held several interviews during the afternoon with several stall holders. The live transmission had its moments with internet issues but all up was reasonably steady most of the afternoon.…
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SACBA Conference 2023

We had a great time at the SACBA Confrence at the Lakes Resort Hotel. One day of attending various information sessions followed by the Annual General Meeting for SACBA, then the dinner and awards. Training included: how to produce news, raising funds, bookkeeping, technical and music copyright law. It was a great experience meeting new…
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It’s our 30th Anniversary

30 Years of Service Yes, 5KIxFM 90.7 has been in operation since 1993. Lots of people/volunteer have come and gone  over the years and we’d link to thank them all for contributing to our KI Community Radio Station. It’s hard work keeping a radio station going. So thank you all!   KANGAROO ISLAND WEATHER Please…
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Kangaroo Island needs the arts to grow

Kingscote Town Hall,  Sunday 27 August at 3pm  For the YES team: Quentin Chester (c), Susi Whitehead and Daniel Clarke For the NO team: Kathie Stove (c), Will Durack and Jeanette Gellard Moderator: Greg Mackie OAM. This event is the 2023 fundraiser for the Art Museum of Kangaroo Island project. Your tickets and purchases at the bar (wine, beer, softies and chip…
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Resident writes song to raise money for the Island

Local resident and Chair of 5KIxFM 90.7 Christine Rourke has written a song to help raise funds to help Kangaroo Island. The song aptly named “The Island” is sung by John Paul Young and is available for purchase at https://jpyproject.bandcamp.com/track/the-island-2 for only a few dollars. However the good thing is every penny goes to charity.…
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