For those teaching or studying the Indonesian language, or for those who wish to maintain their language skills, there is a growing Indonesian language media in Australia where news, articles, music and features can be enjoyed in both printed and broadcast form. These newspapers and radio stations often carry reports on events in Indonesia. SBS Radio in particular has regular reports from independent correspondents in Indonesia on political and social events.

Newspapers

The following newspapers are often available for free from Indonesian restaurants and shops. Otherwise, a cheque for $20 will ensure their being mailed to an address.

Suara Masyarakat, published by Rudy Sampow, 546 Homer St., Earlwood NSW 2206, tel. 02-718 4757.

Berita Nusantara, 68 Cherokee Ave., Greenfield Park NSW 2176.

Aquila, PO Box 372, Petersham NSW 2049.

Radio

SBS Radio broadcasts in Indonesian as follows:

Times:
Tuesdays: 2-3pm
Thursdays: 10-11pm
Friday: 2-3pm (FM); 3-4pm (AM)

Stations:
Melbourne: FM 93.1 MHz
Sydney: FM 97.7 MHz
Adelaide: FM 106.3 MHz (Note: 30 minutes later)
Brisbane: FM 93.3 MHz
Darwin: FM 100.9 MHz
Perth: FM 96.9 MHz
Newcastle: AM 1413 kHz
Wollongong: AM 1485 kHz

The following Indonesian Community radio stations broadcast in Sydney on FM 98.5 MHz:

Radio Gelombang Sukses - Wednesdays 9.15-10.00pm.

Radio Kartini - Mondays 10-11pm and Tuesdays 4.30-5.30pm.

If you hear of any others, please let me know! Compiled by Ron Witton, 22 Moore St., Austinmer NSW 2515 - Phone/fax: 042-67 1994.