4BU is an Australian radio station serving the Bundaberg region in

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, Australia. It was opened in December 1935. 4BU is a classic hits station playing hit songs from the 1960s right through to the mid-2000s. Owned by ARN, 4BU places strong emphasis on local programming, with its entire daytime lineup broadcast from its Maryborough St studios. 4BU also takes talk programming from 2UE overnight. In November 2021, 4BU, along with other stations owned by

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, were acquired by the Australian Radio Network. This deal allows Grant's stations, including 4BU, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on January 4, 2022.ARN and Grant Broadcasters unite to create Australia's leading radio and digital audio business
''AdNews Australia'' 4 January 2022 It is expected 4BU will integrate with ARN's

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, but will retain its current name according to the press release from ARN.

On-air line up

* Weekdays :5am - 10am: Daniel Brewer :10am - 12pm: Music :12pm - 1pm: The 80's Lunch :1pm - 5pm: Trevor Leutton :5pm - 6pm: The Christian O'Connell Show :6pm - 7am: JAM Nation :7pm - 9pm: The 20/20 Retro Countdown

Heritage listing

The 4BU Radio Station building at 55 Woongarra Street was built by the station in 1957 and occupied until 1992 when the station relocated to larger premises. The building was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register in 2000.

References

External links

* Radio stations in Queensland Radio stations established in 1935 Classic hits radio stations in Australia Australian Radio Network {{Australia-radio-station-stub