About

Your Local Community Radio Station
897fm is your local radio station in the northern coastal suburbs of Perth, proudly owned an operated by the local community.

We broadcast 24/7.  Our coverage area takes in approximately 600,000 people, giving 897FM a unique presence on the Perth radio dial. We also stream live online and mobile as well as provide on-demand playback features of your favourite programs. Listen here

Don’t forget to find & like us on Facebook!

We offer FREE on-air promotion for community groups & volunteer organisations. Click here to submit your community Announcement.

* Major station Sponsors & Supporters

Our Location
Our studios and office overlook the lake from Level 4 in Building 18 at the Edith Cowan University Campus in Joondalup.

And we’re only a stone’s throw away from the Joondalup Pines Outdoor Cinema as well as the Peter Cowan Writer’s Centre.

Our Mission Statement
897fm will serve the local community within the Cities of Wanneroo, Joondalup and Stirling by providing an accurate, timely & entertaining broadcasts. This includes local news, current affairs & information that affect the residents within our broadcast area.

We endeavor to broadcast music from local WA artists, unsigned & alternative Australian artists as well as products, services & events from community groups & volunteer organisations within our region.

897Fm Perth (6TCR) is a member of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia.