The Australian Broadcasting Authority has invited applications for new community radio licences for Lord Howe Island off New South Wales, for the External Territory of Christmas Island, and for the Boonah area of Queensland.

The Lord Howe Island licence is to provide a service on 100.0 MHz on the FM band.

The Christmas Island licence is to provide a service on 102.1MHz from Drumsite and 105.3 MHz from Rocky Point.

Applicants should contact the ABA’s Licensing Section on 1800 226 667 or (02) 9334 7700 for copies of the application information booklets and due dates.