Latin Studio

SIGNIFICANT UPDATE ON 89 7FM's TECHNICAL ISSUES & UPGRADES.

We have some good news to share. Our new air conditioner has been installed and our new server is now operational.

The next stage involves rebuilding and configuring our broadcasting software, station data, and licensing systems that were lost with the previous server.

During this period, you may hear some programming that wouldn't normally air during the day as we test and restore our systems. We ask for your patience and understanding while our volunteers work through this major undertaking.

Please continue to support our announcers as they keep the station on air using a combination of CDs and limited playout software.

Thank you to our listeners, sponsors, supporters, and volunteers for your ongoing support as we work towards returning to normal operations.

Many thanks.
Kindest Regards...

Betty Maass
(89 7FM Station Manager).

Gracias 🙏🏽🙌🏼💗

THANKYOU!!
In the words of Alex Lloyd .. you are amazing!!! Thankyou

We asked. You answered. Together, you did it.

In just two weeks, our incredible community helped raise $15,000 to secure the future of 89 7FM’s broadcast infrastructure. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

To every listener who made a donation, every volunteer who shared the appeal, every supporter who spread the word, and everyone who believed in what 89 7FM means to our community, this achievement belongs to you.

When we launched the appeal, we knew the challenge was significant.

Could we raise enough in such a short time? Would our community rally behind us when we needed it most?

You answered those questions with a resounding Yes!

Your generosity, kindness, and commitment remind us that 89 7FM is far more than a radio station. It is a gathering place for stories, local voices, shared experiences, and community connections. It is something we build together.

Of course, the journey doesn’t end here.

While the funds have been raised, there is still important work ahead. The new equipment must be purchased, delivered, installed, configured, tested, and brought into service.

There will undoubtedly be challenges along the way, but thanks to your support, we can move forward with confidence.

Because of you, we can keep our promise to serve the community.

Because of you, local voices will continue to be heard.

Because of you, 89 7FM can continue connecting, informing, entertaining, and supporting our listeners for years to come.

So today, we pause to celebrate this remarkable milestone and to say a heartfelt thank you.

Did you donate? Thank you.

Did you share our appeal with friends, family, or colleagues? Thank you.

Did you encourage others to support the station? Thank you.

Did you tune in, listen, and stand behind us when we needed you most? Thank you.

Every contribution mattered. Every act of support made a difference.

The road ahead may still have a few bumps, but together we have taken the most important step. We have shown what is possible when a community comes together with generosity of heart and a shared belief in the value of community broadcasting.

On behalf of everyone at 89 7FM, our volunteers, presenters, and behind-the-scenes team:

Thank you. We couldn’t have done it without you.

The future is sounding brighter already. ❤️

*** IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ALL OUR 89 7FM LISTENERS AND MUSIC FANS ***

Listeners, supporters, and friends across Wanneroo, Joondalup, and Stirling — we want to share an important update about what’s happening behind the scenes at 89 7FM.

Over the past few days especially, you may have noticed interruptions to music, missing announcements, silence between programs, or unusual gaps in our schedule. We want to be completely transparent:

Our main broadcast server — the core system that keeps 89 7FM running — has crashed and is failing beyond repair.

This failure has had a major impact on our ability to:

play music reliably.

run scheduled programs.

support our sponsors and
deliver community announcements.

broadcast multicultural and local content.

keep our volunteers’ shows on air.

We’re currently operating on temporary systems, but they simply cannot replace a fully functioning broadcast server.

What We Know:

The broadcast server has suffered a critical hardware failure.

It cannot be restored or rebuilt to full function.

The instability is causing dropouts, silence, missing shows, and reduced sponsor messaging.

We urgently need a new, professionally installed and configured broadcast server.

The total cost — including hardware, installation, configuration, and migration — is expected to be around $15,000.

This upgrade is essential to restore reliable broadcasting.

What We Don’t Yet Know:

How long our temporary workaround will hold.

Whether additional systems will need replacing once the new server is installed.

The exact installation timeline once funds are secured.

How quickly we can return to full reliability after the upgrade.

We are grateful for ongoing support from: Xceed Real Estate, ProBuild Fencing, Wanneroo Sports & Social Club, Pentanet, Grazie Gifts, Wanneroo Business Association, Joondalup Business Association, and Stirling Business Association.

Now we’re asking our listeners to join them.

Donate today at: www.897fm.com.au/donate

Every contribution — big or small — brings us closer to restoring full service.

Thank You for Your Patience
We know the interruptions are frustrating. We know it’s not the listening experience you deserve. And we’re truly sorry.

Thank you for bearing with us while we work through these technical challenges. Your support keeps community radio alive — and together, we’ll get 89 7FM back on track.

Join us this Monday from 1–3 PM AWST on Radio Fremantle 107.9 FM for another edition of LATIN STUDIO! 📻🌎💃🏽

This week, we are delighted to welcome Ana Parada Casanova Escritora the wonderful organiser behind ✨ MUJER RAÍZ ✨, a special event celebrating women, culture, identity, connection and our roots. 🙌🏼

We’ll be talking with Ana about the inspiration behind Mujer Raíz, what this special event represents, and the importance of creating spaces where women and our diverse cultural voices can come together, connect and be celebrated. 🌹

Porque nuestras raíces nos conectan, nuestras historias nos fortalecen y nuestras voices deserve to be heard. ✨

¡Los esperamos! 🎶💃🏽🌎

📻❤️

With your host Karito 🎙️😘

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Good things evolve 🙌🏼📻💓

Media Release - 28 May 2026

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Big smiles, great vibes & an incredible visit 🎙️🔥
We had the honour of hosting the Mayor of Perth this Saturday ✨

Community, culture & connection 💛



City of Perth Edith Cowan University (ECU) 89 7FM Perth

✨ This Saturday we’re bringing the HEAT to your speakers 🔥💃🏽
Join us LIVE on Latín Studio from 1–3PM on 89 7FM Perth as we welcome the incredible Gabi Nonato 🇧🇷 — professional dancer bringing pure Brazilian flavour!

Music, culture, rhythm… you don’t want to miss this one 🎶
📻 Tune in: 897fm.com.au

This Saturday on Latin Studio 🎧🔥
We’re celebrating the iconic ahead of their Perth show 💃🏽✨

Join us LIVE from 1–3PM on @89.7fm Perth… the perfect pre-party starts here 🙌🏼🥰

Special thanks to for making this happen 🙌🏼🥳💓