2MCE Community Radio

2MCE‑FM is Charles Sturt University's long‑running community radio station, broadcasting across Bathurst, Orange and the Central West of New South Wales on 92.3 and 94.7 FM, as well as online. Operating for almost 50 years, it is one of Australia’s oldest non‑metropolitan licensed community radio stations, having begun full‑time broadcasting in May 1976.  Its origins are deeply tied to CSU’s history: even its call sign “MCE” references the university’s predecessor, the Mitchell College of Advanced Education.

As a community initiative, 2MCE‑FM plays a crucial role in serving the social, cultural, and educational interests of the region and the University. The station provides access to training, facilities, and airtime for students, staff, and local community members, ensuring diverse and independent programming that reflects the views, needs, and aspirations of the people it serves.  This commitment to access and diversity helps enrich the media landscape of the Central West, offering a platform for voices and perspectives often absent from commercial broadcasting.

For Charles Sturt University, 2MCE‑FM is also a significant teaching and learning resource. Its studios—equipped to industry standards—give communication students invaluable hands‑on experience in production, broadcasting, journalism, and media operations.  The station also supports nationally distributed content such as the National Radio News service, further embedding CSU in the broader media ecosystem.  By functioning as both a community broadcaster and a practical training ground, 2MCE‑FM strengthens CSU’s mission to connect with regional communities while preparing students for careers in the media and creative industries.

Overall, 2MCE‑FM stands as a flagship example of how Charles Sturt University partners with its regional communities—promoting local culture, building media skills, and enhancing the civic role of the University through a truly collaborative and community‑driven initiative.