5AU
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5AU is a South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...

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Radio station
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 broadcasting from its transmitter site at Mambery Creek into the Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Kadina, Moonta and Wallaroo area and north into the Flinders Ranges.

Originally studios in Whyalla moving to Port Augusta in the Late 1970s.
Part of the 5KA network sister station 5RM Riverland and church run 5KA Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...



Early 1980s announcer line up; Mark Watson on breakfast, Mark Elliston mornings, Peter Morris Afternoons and Leighton Marshall and Colin Jones Nights.

Station Manager Geoff Rudge
Sales Manager Gary Kernahan

Late 1980s line up; Gary Oborn ( Gonzo and eagle beak With Colin Jones) Breakfast, Colin Jones Mornings,Rob McCasker Afternoons and Craig Bruce Nights.
Others on air during the 80's included Rohan Chabaud, Paul Wise, Dave Richardson, Dom Plenty, Jim Glennon

Station Manager Mark Taylor
Sales Manager Gary Kernahan
Program Directors Rob McCasker and Dave Richardson
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