Tank FM Radio Kempsey

Tank FM Radio Kempsey Community Radio Station This is the official page of Kempsey's only radio station - 103.1 Tank FM.

The studio and office is located in West Kempsey, NSW Australia. Macleay Valley Community FM Radio Station Incorporated, to use our official name, was spawned at a public meeting held in 1992. From this meeting emerged a dedicated team that forged forward towards the ultimate goal of obtaining a Community Broadcasting license for the Macleay Valley. The next five years leading up to our first test

transmission in March 1997 meant a lot of hard work and dedication for the tireless volunteers who had to sell the idea of the valley's own radio station to the community, and raise much needed money to finance the proposal. A series of test transmissions over the next two years proved fruitful when the station was granted a Community Broadcasting license in 1999. Although licensed as 2WET, the station is known locally as Tank FM because the studio complex was initially housed in a disused concrete water reservoir, some 40 feet in diameter, in Rudder Park, overlooking the Macleay River and the township of Kempsey on the mid north coast of New South Wales, Australia. Kempsey is a rural town located on the magnificent Macleay River, around halfway between Sydney and Brisbane.

HELPING FARMERS PREPARE FOR BUSHFIRE SEASONBlazeAid’s 2026 All Fired Up Grant Program helps eligible farmers improve the...
02/09/2026

HELPING FARMERS PREPARE FOR BUSHFIRE SEASON

BlazeAid’s 2026 All Fired Up Grant Program helps eligible farmers improve the safety, reliability and effectiveness of their existing private firefighting equipment.

The co-payment grant covers 50% of the approved costs of repairs, servicing, and upgrades, including pumps, baffled water tanks, hoses, nozzles, UHF equipment, protective clothing, and first-aid kits. The program supports farmers who are investing in their own fire preparedness and are ready to assist their neighbours and wider community when needed.

In addition to PFFU upgrades, BlazeAid is seeking to expand the All Fired Up Initiative to provide Air/Water fire extinguishers for community members, helping users of country roads, households and small landholders be better prepared this fire season

Applications open at 9am on 1st of September 2026 and close at 5pm on 30th September 2026.

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Smith Street Kempsey in 1970's
02/09/2026

Smith Street Kempsey in 1970's

RFS declares start of Bush Fire Danger Period in Kempsey & Nambucca LGAs -- 31 August 2026The NSW Rural Fire Service (RF...
31/08/2026

RFS declares start of Bush Fire Danger Period in Kempsey & Nambucca LGAs -- 31 August 2026

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has announced the Bush Fire Danger Period will commence in Kempsey and Nambucca Local Government Areas on 1 September 2026, urging residents to prepare now as warmer conditions approach heading into spring and summer.

Across NSW, 27 Local Government Areas will commence their Bush Fire Danger Period on 1 September, ahead of the statewide statutory commencement on 1 October.

This follows four Local Government Areas which commenced on 1 August and the AFAC Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Spring identifying above normal fire potential across parts of northern and
south-eastern NSW.

RFS Superintendent Chris Wilson said the declaration reflects the increased fire risk across the area.

“Kempsey & Nambucca are experiencing warmer seasonal conditions as we move into spring, and beginning the Bush Fire Danger Period ensures the community understands the increased risk and takes steps to prepare,” Superintendent Wilson said.

“People should use this time to prepare their properties and review their bush fire survival plans.”

“Having a bush fire survival plan means everyone in the household knows what to do on days of increased fire danger and if a fire threatens

During the Bush Fire Danger Period, landowners and managers must obtain a Fire Permit from their
local Fire Control Centre before lighting any fire, including for hazard reduction. On Total Fire Ban
days, all Bush Fire Hazard Reduction Certificates are automatically suspended.

Regardless of the time of year, people must also notify their neighbours and local fire authorities at least 24 hours before lighting up. Notifications can be made online at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/notify.

Further information is available at www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/BFDP

Smith Street Kempsey the old Royal Hotel in the background and Robinson's Motor Service
29/08/2026

Smith Street Kempsey the old Royal Hotel in the background and Robinson's Motor Service

Dodd's Bakery in West Kempsey stood where the West Kempsey Newsagency is today
26/08/2026

Dodd's Bakery in West Kempsey stood where the West Kempsey Newsagency is today

RIP Dolly x
25/08/2026

RIP Dolly x

25/08/2026
This week's playlist of the National Top Five 50 Year Flashback on 103.1 Tank FM, with presenter Artie Stevens.
24/08/2026

This week's playlist of the National Top Five 50 Year Flashback on 103.1 Tank FM, with presenter Artie Stevens.

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71B Tozer Street
West Kempsey, NSW
2440

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