Weather for the Upper Goulburn Area	ABOUT UGFM ---------------------------------- UGFM first came about in October 1994 when our first low power, mono transmission took place on 98.9 MHz within the town of Alexandra.   The test permit allowed the station to broadcast each weekend from 7.00am Friday until midnight Sunday. In October 1995, the service was expanded to a much larger listening area and commissioned a new transmitter site on a mountain overlooking Lake Eildon , this time as a stereo signal, but on a part-time temporary licence.   Our prime transmitter is still located at that site. In October 1997, the station was granted a full time temporary licence and a change of frequency to 106.9 MHz.   During the permanent licence allocations of 1998, UGFM was granted a full time permanent licence, which took effect in October of that year. Radio Murrindindi was born. UGFM's original licence application included provision to install supplementary transmitters in Yea on 88.9 MHz and Marysville on 98.5 MHz, where the rugged terrain causes a shadowing effect.   Relayed test transmissions to these sites in early in 2000 proved to be an important communication aid and final full licence approval was given in 2001.   Following extensive discussions and testing in 2006, a further supplementary transmitter was approved for the Flowerdale and Hazeldene areas on 98.9 MHz, UGFM's original test frequency. Our listener base extends throughout a large portion of the region.   From the edge of the Strathbogie Ranges in the North down through the Upper Goulburn and parts of the Yarra Valley to Kinglake, Flowerdale and Hazeldene in the South, across through Marysville and Lake Mountain and into the high country east of Lake Eildon .   Many of our programs are also heard on relay through our sister station, Mansfield Community Radio (MCR), which transmits on 99.7 MHz.   Likewise, some programs heard on UGFM are taken on relay from MCR. UGFM has received substantial support from the Murrindindi Shire Council, who provide permanent studio accommodation in the former Council tearooms adjacent to the Shire Hall in Alexandra.   This building was the SES headquarters for many years until they relocated to a shared complex with the CFA.   The building underwent a major refurbishment in 2005. The station provides local news and information while also promoting tourism in the region.   Major local events are covered with our unique 'house boat' outside broadcast van and our charter includes the provision of assistance to emergency services in times of flood and bushfire emergencies.   Non-profit community groups are able to promote activities free of charge and local schools and colleges have access to facilities for media studies.   Many secondary school students join as presenters and some have found UGFM to be the starting point to a rewarding career in the media. Day-time programming is generally an easy listening 60' s up to the current charts sound, with local interviews and news content.   Night-time programs warm up to party-time and request programs on the weekends.   Special interest programs feature during weeknights and take in all genres of popular music. UGFM is now one of the leading local radio stations in regional Victoria.