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((short description|Radio station in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia))
((Use dmy dates|date=May 2014))
((Use Australian English|date=May 2014))
((More citations needed|date=August 2008))
((Infobox radio station
| name               = River 94.9
| logo               =
| city               = [[Ipswich, Queensland]]
| area               = Ipswich RA1 ([http://www.acma.gov.au/licplan/defmaps/documents/maps/la_455.pdf])
| branding           = River 94.9
| frequency          = 94.9 [[megahertz|MHz]] [[FM broadcasting|FM]]
| translator         = 
| repeater           = 
| airdate            = ((start date|df=yes|1990|2|20))<ref>((cite web |url=http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib100052/lic022_commercial_radio_broadcasting_licences.pdf |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2017-11-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173315/http://acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib100052/lic022_commercial_radio_broadcasting_licences.pdf |archivedate=3 March 2016 |df=dmy-all ))</ref>
| format             = [[Adult contemporary]]
| language           = [[English language|English]]
| power              = 50 KW
| haat               = 319 m<ref>[[height above average terrain|HAAT]] estimated from http://www.itu.int/SRTM3/ using EHAAT.</ref>
| class              = 
| facility_id        = 
| callsign_meaning   = 
| former_callsigns   = 4QFM (1990–2001)
| former_frequencies = 106.9 MHz FM (1990–2001)
| affiliations       = 
| owner              = [[Australian Radio Network|ARN]]
| licensee           = Star Broadcasting Network Pty Ltd
| sister_stations    = 
| webcast            = 
| website            = ((official website|http://www.river949.com.au)) 
))
'''River 94.9''' (callsign: '''4MIX''') is a commercial radio station that broadcasts to South East Queensland. The station opened in February 1990, and was formerly known as Star 106.9, which used to operate on the frequency now occupied by [[Nova 106.9]]. The station was previously owned by Rural Press & Bundaberg Broadcasters, forming part of the Star Broadcasting Network, followed by Grant Broadcasters.

==History==

===As QFM===
From its launch until 1997, QFM broadcast [[contemporary hit radio|contemporary hit music format]].

===As Star 106.9===
In 1997, QFM rebranded as Star 106.9, dropping a CHR format for a [[classic hits]] format.<ref>((Cite news
| edition = H - What's On
| pages = 019
| last = Haas
| first = Lynnette
| title = Star on the rise
| newspaper =  [[The Courier-Mail]]| accessdate = 2015-02-20
| date = 2000-02-17
| url = http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AUNB:ACMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD7DC0F5ACEB527&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=104B74501DCB01D3
))</ref><ref>((Cite news
| edition = 2 - FIRST WITH THE NEWS
| pages = 004
| title = Star duo happy to stay put
| work = Courier Mail, The (Brisbane, Australia)
| accessdate = 2015-02-20
| date = 1998-02-12
| url = http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AUNB:ACMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD87DB5167D51DD&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=104B74501DCB01D3
))</ref>

Prior to the switch to 94.9, Star's callsign was changed from '''4QFM''' to '''4MIX''', supposedly to block [[Australian Radio Network]] station [[97.3 FM (Brisbane)|97.3fm]] from using the [[Mix Network|Mix]] positioner used by its sister stations.<ref>((Cite news
| edition = 2 - State - Main Country
| page = 041
| last = Debritz
| first = Brett
| title = Radio name all MIXed up
| work = [[The Sunday Mail (Brisbane)|The Sunday Mail]]
| accessdate = 2015-02-20
| date = 2001-07-01
| url = http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AUNB:ACMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD7DA84153273FD&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=104B74501DCB01D3
))</ref>

===As River 94.9===
In 2001, Star FM upgraded their transmitter and moved to 94.9&nbsp;MHz in order to better broadcast into Brisbane, avoiding interference of two other very strong signals – [[ABC Classic FM]] on 106.1 and [[triple j]] on 107.7.<ref>
((Cite news
| edition = 1 - First with the news
| page = 013
| last = Beaven
| first = Debbie
| title = Listeners tune in to FM radio Star wars
| newspaper =  [[The Courier-Mail]] | accessdate = 2015-02-20
| date = 2001-05-17
| url = http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AUNB:ACMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD7DA9B9F699239&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=104B74501DCB01D3
))</ref> The move to 94.9 eliminated that problem, and, on the flipside, means the station has equal to better reach than the Brisbane radio stations towards the west and [[Toowoomba]], with a large volume of advertisements for companies and stores in those regions. As part of the change, the station took on an [[adult variety]] format.<ref>((Cite news
| edition = H - What's On
| page = 019
| last = White
| first = Allison
| title = What's On
| newspaper =  [[The Courier-Mail]]
| location = Brisbane, Australia
| accessdate = 2015-02-20
| date = 2001-10-18
| url = http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AUNB:ACMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD7D8B68B68EA47&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=104B74501DCB01D3
))</ref>'Wild Nights', a dance music format licensed from [[Central Station Records]] based on community radio station [[Wild FM]] was added to the late night programming from the end of January 2001.<ref>((Cite news
| edition = H - What's On
| pages = 016
| last = Torpy
| first = Kathryn
| title = What's On
| newspaper =  [[The Courier-Mail]]| accessdate = 2015-02-20
| date = 2002-02-07
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))</ref>

Despite broadcasting into part of the Brisbane area, the station is not officially counted in Brisbane ratings surveys, however 2017 saw the first ever Ipswich radio survey where River 94.9 dominated (26.4%) <ref>((Cite news
| edition = 1 - First with the news
| pages = 011
| last = White
| first = Allison
| title = Station 'bullied' out of ratings
| newspaper =  [[The Courier-Mail]]| accessdate = 2015-02-20
| date = 2001-12-06
| url = http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AUNB:ACMB&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=0FD7D8FC916188F4&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=104B74501DCB01D3
))</ref>

In 2008, River 94.9 was the official broadcaster for South-East Queensland, of the [[Macquarie Radio Network]]'s Olympic Radio Coverage. It was sold in May of that year to [[Grant Broadcasters]] by owners [[Fairfax Media]], due to diversity rules controlled by [[Australian Communications and Media Authority]], which prevents more than 2 licences overlapping into a market owned by the same group.<ref>((Cite news
| edition = First
| issn = 0312-6315
| pages = 24
| first = Miriam | last =Steffens
| title = Fairfax abandons $40m sale of regional radio licences
| work = [[The Sydney Morning Herald]]
| accessdate = 2015-02-20
| date = 2007-12-11
| url = http://www.smh.com.au/business/fairfax-abandons-40m-sale-of-regional-radio-licences-20071210-1g7d.html
))</ref><ref>((Cite news
| edition = 1
| pages = 003
| last = Vickary
| first = Rachel
| title = River radio stays in city
| work = [[Ipswich News]]
| accessdate = 2015-02-20
| date = 2008-06-12
| url = http://docs.newsbank.com/openurl?ctx_ver=z39.88-2004&rft_id=info:sid/iw.newsbank.com:AUNB:QGCBE&rft_val_format=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:ctx&rft_dat=121486BB07D13C68&svc_dat=InfoWeb:aggregated5&req_dat=104B74501DCB01D3
))</ref>

In November 2021, River 94.9, along with other stations owned by [[Grant Broadcasters]], were acquired by the [[Australian Radio Network]]. This deal will allow Grant's stations, including River 94.9, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on 4 January 2022.<ref>[https://www.adnews.com.au/news/htande-completes-acquisition-of-grant-broadcasters ARN and Grant Broadcasters unite to create Australia's leading radio and digital audio business] ''AdNews Australia'' 4 January 2022</ref> To comply with [[Australian Communications & Media Authority]] regulations that limit the number of radio stations an owner can have in one city, ARN is forced to sell [[4KQ]] at some point in time.

River 94.9 simulcasts ''[[Nine News Queensland]]'' at 6:00&nbsp;pm every weekday.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.river949.com.au/features/nine-news-simulcast|title=9 News Simulcast - River 949|publisher=River 949|accessdate=7 March 2017))</ref>

Current programming:

5am–9am: Marnie & Campo for Brekky <BR> 
9am–12pm: Mornings with Woody (including 94 minutes non-stop 9am–10:34am) <br>
12pm–3pm: Afternoons with Hinksy (including “The Flashback Lunch” (80's and 90's) at 12pm) <br> 
3pm–6pm: The Home Run with Ilija (including the 3pm Shutup, The 4 at 4, and Music Masters) <br> 
6pm–7pm: Nine News Simulcast with Andrew Lofthouse & Melissa Downes (Sunday to Friday) <BR>
7pm–9pm: 20/20 Retro Countdown with Aaron Stevens

River 94.9 also does “Flashback Friday” going back to the 70s, 80s and 90s every Friday between 9((nbsp))am and 6((nbsp))pm. Also, every weekend they do a different Weekend Music Feature, with a feature all weekend (e.g. 80's weekend, or an “ Unflogged Weekend”)

==References==
((Reflist))

==External links==
* [http://www.river949.com River 94.9 River 94.9's official site]

((Brisbane FM))
((Grant Broadcasters))

[[Category:Radio stations in Queensland]]
[[Category:Radio stations established in 1990]]
[[Category:Adult contemporary radio stations in Australia]]
[[Category:Australian Radio Network]]

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