# 98.9fm For The Best Country

> Indigenous and country music radio station with news and community programming. (iPhone/iPad app by Giuseppe Bassani.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/989fm-for-the-best-country/id576182366 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Giuseppe Bassani](https://appshunter.io/developer/558817864)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/989fm-for-the-best-country/id576182366/reviews.md

## What is 98.9fm For The Best Country?

On Tuesday April 6, 1993, 98.9FM was on-the-air making its mark as the first Indigenous radio station in a capital city and for its unique blend of country and Indigenous music.
98.9fm is owned by the Brisbane Indigenous Media Association which successfully applied for a 24-hour community radio licence allocated by the Australian Broadcasting Tribunal for the city in 1991.
Since the first broadcast the station has grown from strength to strength and today continues its strong commitment to quality broadcasting of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, issues and news.
98.9fm boasts a line-up of media personalities including Jamie Dunn Ian Calder and Tiga Bayles. They're joined by an experienced swag of presenters including Dan Rennie, Pixie Jenkins, Shaun Bindley, Peter Hill, Hayley Belle and Karen Dorante.
With a new multi-million dollar home in West End, 98.9fm has come a long way since its humble beginnings as the 'Murri Hour' on ZZZ in the 1980s.
98.9FM is part of the National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS), a satellite network of over 120 community radio stations reaching the length and breadth of Australia.

## Key features

- Indigenous and country music
- News and issues programming
- Featured media personalities
- Part of National Indigenous Radio Service
- Community radio broadcast

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/989fm-for-the-best-country/id576182366/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Great app 😄

*2015-01-29*

It is a great app and really easy to use 😃

## Frequently asked questions about 98.9fm For The Best Country

### What kind of music can I listen to on 98.9fm?

98.9fm offers a unique blend of country and Indigenous music. You can enjoy a variety of artists and genres within these categories.

### Does 98.9fm have ads?

No, 98.9fm is ad-free. You can enjoy uninterrupted listening to music and programming.

### What is the age rating for 98.9fm?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of listeners.

### What devices is 98.9fm available on?

98.9fm is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### When was 98.9fm first released?

98.9fm was first released on November 8, 2012.

### How often is 98.9fm updated?

The latest version of 98.9fm was released on October 10, 2017. Updates may vary in frequency.

### What is the developer of 98.9fm?

The developer of 98.9fm is Giuseppe Bassani.

### Is 98.9fm part of a larger network?

Yes, 98.9fm is part of the National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS), a satellite network of over 120 community radio stations across Australia.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.3 — 2017-10-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

fix minor bug

### 1.1 — 2012-12-21

Fix graphical layout

### 1.0 — 2012-11-08

No release notes.

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