2SSR
2SSR FM (the Sutherland Shire Community Radio Association) is a community radio station broadcasting from Gymea in Sutherland Shire, New South Wales, Australia.
2SSR was formed in 1984 with ten foundation members. The permanent licence was obtained in 1991 after several test transmissions. 2SSR began permanently broadcasting on the 26 September 1992.
During the 1994 bush fires in the Shire, 2SSR remained on air over the weekend, Providing information about evacuations and the fires, and became a vital part of the fire operation. Some commercial radio stations even asked shire residents to tune into 2SSR for the latest information, as it was on air during the night, when it was usually closed. 2SSR received a Community Service Award for its efforts by the NSW government.
2SSR has broadcast live from Toyota Park during Cronulla Sharks (Rugby league) home games and also broadcasts the Southern District Rugby Union Home Games. Also live crosses to Canada during the 1994 Commonwealth Games, and to record ProgresS of the local yacht in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
2SSR currently has a range of programmes showcasing jazz, classical, rock, Top 40, Dance, Country (Traditional and Modern) Christan and World music, as well as programmes in Maori and Macedonian. There is at least 30% Australian music on the majority of 2SSR programs. Some of the specialist programs include "The Meaning Of Life" with Greg Almond, which has a rock/alternative mix of music, infused with comedy and the lighter side of the news, "Smooth Jazz" with Paul Routledge, which plays easy listening jazz music.
More recently, "King Ben" Harlum has covered the 2006 ARIA Awards for his show, King Ben's Injection of Perfection.
2SSR is located at the Sutherland College of TAFE (Technical and Further Education) NSW, Gymea Campus.