About This Station

**Apple 98.5 FM** is a volunteer-powered community radio station based in Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, serving the Moorabool Shire since 2011. Billing itself as "The Voice of Moorabool Shire," the station offers a locally focused mix of live shows, news, and community announcements, with a broad "miscellaneous" format spanning music and talk. Its programming includes diverse specialist music shows such as *55 Plus Jazz with Frank*, *Metal For The Masses*, *Movie Metropolis*, *Radio KAOS*, and *Rock 'N' Breakfast*, alongside local sports broadcasts like the 2026 Bacchus Marsh Cobras vs Darley Devils clash. The website highlights ongoing fundraising efforts—including dances, sausage sizzles, and a GoFundMe campaign—to keep the station on air, reflecting its strong community ties and sponsor support. The station broadcasts in English and is clearly dedicated to reflecting and serving its local audience.