2SSR FM (the Sutherland Shire Community Radio Association) is a community radio station broadcasting from Gymea in Sutherland Shire, New South Wales, Australia. Community radio is a type of radio service that caters to the interests of a certain area, broadcasting material that is popular to a local audience but is overlooked by more powerful broadcast groups. ... Gymea is a suburb in Sydney, Australia, and is adjacent to Miranda, Kirrawee, and Grays Point. ... For Sutherlandshire in Scotland, see Sutherlandshire. ... Emblems: Floral - Waratah (Telopea Speciosissima); Bird - Kookaburra (Dacelo Gigas); Animal - Platypus (Ornithorhynchus Anatinus); Fish - Blue Groper (Achoerodus Viridis) Motto: Orta Recens Quam Pura Nites (Newly Risen, How Brightly You Shine) Slogan or Nickname: First State, Premier State Other Australian states and territories Capital Sydney Government Const. ...

2SSR was formed in 1984 with ten foundation members. The permanent licence was obtained in 1991 after several test transmissions. 2SSR began permanently broadcasting on the 26 September 1992. September 26 is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 96 days remaining. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ...

During the 1994 bush fires in the Shire, 2SSR remained on air over the weekend, providing information about evacuations and the fires, and became a vital part of the fire operation. Some commercial radio stations even asked shire residents to tune into 2SSR for the latest information, as it was on air during the night, when it was usually closed. 2SSR received a Community Service Award for its efforts by the NSW government.

2SSR has broadcast live from Toyota Park during Cronulla Sharks (rugby) home games, as well as live from Canada for the 1994 Commonwealth Games, and to record progress of the local yacht in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are a team in the National Rugby League (NRL), the premier rugby league football competition in Australia. ... Rugby league is a team sport, played by two teams of 13 players. ... Countries that competed The 1994 Commonwealth Games were held August 18-28, 1994 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. ... Map of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race route. ...

2SSR currently has a range of programmes showcasing jazz, classical, rock, Top 40, and world music, as well as programmes in Māori and Macedonian. There is at least 30% Australian music on the majority of 2SSR programs. Māori or Te Reo Māori, commonly shortened to Te Reo (literally the language) is an official language of New Zealand. ...

2SSR is currently located at the Sutherland College of TAFE (Technical and Further Education) NSW, Gymea Campus.

External links

• 2SSR Homepage
• Sutherland College of TAFE, Gymea