The ABA has invited applications for a new community radio broadcasting licence for Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.

After completion of the Warragul radio licence area plan in December 2001, the ABA has decided to begin allocating a community licence for the Latrobe Valley. The original planning process identified a demand for a new community service, operated by people living in this region.

Interested applicants should contact the ABA’s Licensing Section on 1 800 226 667 or (02) 9334 7700 for copies of the information booklet. General information is also available on the ABA website: http://www.aba.gov.au/radio/licensing/community/alloc.htm

Applications must be received before midnight on Friday 25 June. From Friday 2 July, copies of all applications will be placed for public perusal on the ABA website: http://www.aba.gov.au/radio/index.htm Copies will also be made available in the Latrobe Valley Public Library.

The ABA encourages written submissions from the public, in response to applications received. Submissions should be lodged with the ABA by 5pm on Friday 16 July. Submissions can also be lodged via email: [email protected]