Ballarat's community radio station

99.9 Voice FM

Local News on the Air

What’s in the newspapers – for the vision impaired. Monday to Friday at 11am.

Voice Drive

Tune in to Voice Drive on 99.9 Voice FM every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4–6 PM for an engaging mix of music and conversation.

Voice Breakfast

Tune in every weekday between 7 AM and 9 AM – or 6.30 AM to 9 AM Wednesdays – to stay up to date with all the latest news and events.

Art Insight

Tune in to discover the passion, creativity, and voices behind the art!

The Chat Show

Tune in every Tuesday from 9 AM to 11 AM on 99.9 Voice FM and be part of the conversation!

'Voices'

Tune in to Voice on 99.9 Voice FM every Monday morning from 9 AM to 11 AM!

Playa D – Voice’s Resident DJ

Catch Playa D spinning the decks live every Wednesday from 8pm-9:30pm  and Saturday from 12pm to 2pm. With his eclectic taste and masterful mixes, you never know what’s coming next — but you know it’s going to be good.

Big World Radio

Mick is the host of Big World Radio on Voice FM, airing every Monday night from 8 PM to 10 PM.

Lou Kelly’s Country Radio Show

Two shows, endless good vibes. Don’t miss it!
99.9 Voice FM — Your community, your sound.

Welcome to 99.9 Voice FM – Ballarat’s community radio station!

Since our humble beginnings in 1982, Voice FM has been connecting and informing Ballarat locals via a passionate team of volunteers, bringing you music, hyper-local news, and stories that truly matter to our community.

Unlike the cookie-cutter playlists of mainstream radio, every show on Voice FM is unique. Our presenters play the music they love, so you’ll hear an exciting mix of genres, artists, and local talent you won’t find anywhere else. From classic hits to indie gems, we celebrate the diverse sounds of Ballarat and beyond.

Supporting local artists, bands, and events is what we do best. If it’s happening in Ballarat, you’ll hear about it on 99.9 Voice FM! We’re proud to be a not-for-profit, community-driven station, run by locals, for locals.

Originally known as 3BBB, we secured our full licence in 1986 and have been broadcasting 24/7 ever since. As the Ballarat Community FM Radio Co-operative Limited, we operate under the Co-operatives Act (1996) and hold a community broadcasting licence under the Broadcast Services Act (1992).

So whether you’re tuning in for the latest local happenings, discovering new music, or just looking for a fresh alternative to mainstream radio—Voice FM has got you covered!

Turn us up loud on 99.9 FM and be part of the Voice FM family!

Join the Voice of Your Community!

99.9 Voice FM is a volunteer-run community radio station, bringing local voices, diverse music, and important stories to Ballarat and beyond. We rely on passionate volunteers to keep us on the air—whether you’re interested in presenting, production, tech support, or behind-the-scenes roles, there’s a place for you!

Get involved today and help keep community radio strong. Drop us a line or into the station to learn more!

What's on in Ballarat

HARMONY FEST 2025: HARMONY IN THE MALL

Harmony in the Mall was recently held at the Bridge Mall during Harmony Fest, bringing Ballarat’s multicultural community groups together to network and share their culture with other residents through performances and food.

Edwina and John were out and about meeting representatives of some of these groups and interviewing them for broadcast.

Clockwise from left, Edwina is seeb interviewing Bishal Dhakal and Dolma Tamang from Ballarat Nepali Samaj, Lateef Adeleye from Ballarat African Association, and City of Ballarat’s Yvon Davis, also a member of the local Dutch community.

Voice FM thanks the Community Broadcasting Foundation for supporting us to reach out to the multicultural communities in Ballarat.  

VOICE FM VOLUNTEERS SHARING THEIR PASSION FOR THE STATION AT BARKLY SQUARE OPEN DAY