Join us for Yass Valley’s ‘Meet the Candidates’ Event
Yass FM and the Gundaroo Community Association are proud to bring you Yass Valley’s ‘Meet the Candidates’ event for the 2025 Australian Federal Election.
This will be your last opportunity to meet and question the candidates before the Federal Election on Saturday, 3rd May 2025. With 13 candidates standing for Yass Valley’s new electorate of Riverina (we are moving out of Eden-Monaro), it’s important to make an informed choice.
Join us at Yass Golf Club on Tuesday, 29 April, from 7-9 pm. Doors open at 6 pm.
Come and get to know our new candidates – and bring your questions along!
Winners Announced for the Yass Valley Business Chamber Business Awards
…and Yass FM was there to find out first hand who the winners were!
The Yass Valley Business Chamber Awards celebrates the innovation, resilience and dedication of businesses across the Yass Valley, and winners were announced at the gala awards night held at the newly reopened Shaw Estate, Murrumbateman, on Friday 28 March.
Jo was delighted to be able to speak to YVBC organiser Mary-Clare Walker about the winners – so listen in and find out who won!
Pictured below are members of Team Yass FM, who were nominated in the Outstanding Community Group category (L-R Jo Shipley, Alex and Jacqui Tewes, Andrew Dodds, Geoff and Jean Frost).
Congratulations to our Australia Day Award Winners
Congratulations to two of our Yass FM presenters who were recognised for their contributions to the community in this year’s Australia Day Yass Valley Awards.
Classic Yass Valley presenter John Thorne was awarded Volunteer of the Year for his leadership and organisation of the Murrumbateman Village Market, along with his many other contributions in supporting the Murrumbateman community, including his work with Yass FM.
Kath Kovac, from Friday Science with Dr. Kath, proudly helped receive the award for Event of the Year, which was presented to the Yass Valley Concert Band. The band held a fabulous concert in 2025 and has supported many other community events, including the Yass Christmas Carols, Australia Day celebrations, the Binalong Twilight Festival, and Yass Christmas on Comur Street. Kath (pictured far right) can often be found at the back, playing the drums and percussion for the band.
Three of our other Yass FM presenters were also included in the proceedings and nominated for an award, pictured here with John Thorn at the Yass Railway Museum nominee event. Technical Manager Steve Burn (second left) was nominated as Volunteer of the Year for his significant contribution to Yass FM and his countless hours of service keeping the station on air. Jo Shipley (far right) was part of the Murrumbateman Field Days team, up for Event of the Year, and disability advocate Andrew McGrath (far left) was nominated for Volunteer and Citizen of the Year.
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. 
Podcast – Listen in to Geoff talk to Jo live at the Australia Day Award Ceremony and hear who won!
New Shows on Yass FM
Happy New Year from Yass FM!
We’re kicking off 2025 with exciting new presenters and shows, bringing you even more variety of chat, local info, and music! Here’s what’s new:
- Love a good yarn? Welcome Karen Williams and her Storylines show – Wednesdays, 9-11am.
- Caravans and camping fan? Don’t miss the RV Show – Saturdays, 4-5pm.
- Retro Plus with Jackie has a new time slot – Mondays, 9-11am.
Why not check out some of our other new and national shows from our fabulous local presenters:
- The Soapbox – Tanya & Wade chat about everything important (and not-so-important) – Tuesdays, 7-9am
- Phil & Kanga Show – Enjoy Kanga’s unique take on life and music – Mondays, 5-7pm
- Mambo Italiano with Luke McAlary – Ignite your passion with some Italian spirit – Sundays, 4-6pm
- National Hot Country Countdown with Steve Burn – Broadcast from Binalong and heard across Australia – Sundays, 6-9pm
Join us on the air and discover your new favourite show this year.