More room for activities and enhanced community engagement was the catalyst for Taree Indigenous community radio station 2tlp Ngarralinyi FM to leave their home on Victoria Street.
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In early March, the team moved to 62 Albert Street to begin a new era for the station.
Station manager Miranda Saunders said the wealth of space will be put to good use.
"We'll be able to hold a few community events in the car park, it's much bigger," Miranda said.
"We want to invite the community in."
The support from staff has been unanimously positive.
"Everyone thinks it's wonderful, they love it because there will be more engagement with the community," Miranda said.
The site is decked out with two studios, reception area, office and legal aid clinic.
In a win for regular visitors such as Valley Industries, the site is now accessible by wheelchair thanks to a ramp.
Everyone thinks it's wonderful, they love it because there will be more engagement with the community.
- Miranda Saunders, 2tlp station manager
On top of the move, the station has welcomed fresh programming.
A word of the day segment will teach listeners a phrase in Gathang while a new show out of Sydney, titled Jam Packed, will also hit the airwaves.
The station has expanded its services in recent times, able to utilise outside broadcasting at public events and deejay capabilities for weddings and parties.
With son Koa on her hip, 'super mum' Miranda balances her commitments to family and the station.
"I just love my job," she said.
The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. Her dad was the manager of the station for many years.
When he decided to move on from the station in 2017, Miranda was voted in to take the reins.
Tune into the station on 103.3 FM or stream online. You can also follow them on Facebook.
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