KIIS 1065, commercial radio station in Sydney, Australia
KIIS 1065 is a commercial radio station based in Sydney, New South Wales, broadcasting on 106.5 FM. The station focuses on contemporary pop music and entertainment, with a daily schedule of hosted shows and regular segments throughout the day.
The station was founded in 1925, making it one of the oldest in Australia. Over the decades it went through several format changes before joining the iHeartRadio network and moving its programming onto online platforms as well.
The station's name comes directly from its 106.5 FM broadcast frequency, which makes it instantly recognizable to Sydney listeners. It tends to play in the background of everyday life across the city, from corner cafes to car rides on the motorway.
The station can be heard on a regular FM radio or through the iHeart app and the station's own website, which makes listening possible from anywhere. If you want to visit the studios in Sydney, it is best to get in touch in advance as public access is generally limited.
The station began broadcasting decades before television arrived in Australia, making it a rare window onto public life for early Sydney listeners. It still uses the same frequency it was originally assigned, even though its name and format have changed several times since then.
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