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Nest Radio is a community radio station catering to the North-Western suburbs of Melbourne and beyond.

It’s our mission to keep the community informed and entertained with local news, music and views. We strive to spotlight local talent and local businesses to help strengthen our community ties.

From Craigieburn to Coburg and Bulla to Brunswick, you can hear Nest Radio at 98.9MHz on your FM dial, as well as right here on the website. There are a bunch of radio streaming apps that you can download from your app store of choice, including the CBAA supported Community Radio PLUS app. See the link below.

If you’d like to be part of your community radio station you can always hit us up via the contact form or text the station on 044 77 77 989.

Listen Live or Listen Again

Hit up the LISTEN page and tune into the live Nest Radio broadcast. Not only that, why not go back and listen to any programs you missed in the last 4 weeks!

Listen elsewhere

Already use another service? We’re there. Hit up the links below to listen on the service of your choise. Hit up the Community Radio PLUS mobile app and get access to over 400 community radio streams from all over Australia.

Latest News

Level Up: Your chance to win!

Level Up: Your chance to win!

September 24, 2026

*** COMPETITION CLOSED *** Attention Gamers! A very special video game feature concert filled with all your favourite game soundtracks is heading to Melbourne for PAX this year. The Casey Philharmonic Orchestra presents an evening of music and mirth as they perform some of the immersive scores behind fan favourites such as The Legend of

Welcome to Nest Radio!

Welcome to Nest Radio!

September 4, 2026

Some words from Nest Radio President, Matt Spain: What. A. Day. I think we all hoped the launch would be a success. I’m not sure any of us quite anticipated just how good it would be. The station was absolutely buzzing. We had brilliant live music, people everywhere, the BBQ going, community members recording sweepers,

Welcome to the Next Chapter!

Welcome to the Next Chapter!

August 11, 2026

We’re delighted to let everyone know that the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has formally approved the transfer of our community broadcasting licence from North-West Community Radio Inc. to Nest Radio Inc. This is one of the most significant days in the history of our broadcast licence and means that Nest Radio is officially becoming a reality. On Sunday, 30 August

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