Gem FM

Australian community radio operates outside commercial broadcast frameworks, often run by volunteers or small nonprofit organizations serving hyperlocal regions. Gem FM serves Bowen and surrounding areas of Queensland with music-focused programming that prioritizes local engagement over national audience reach. The station's format emphasizes community connection and music discovery rather than algorithmic playlist logic. Community radio matters in rural Australia. Bowen itself sits on Queensland coast north of the Whitsundays, anchoring regional community identity. The station serves resident…