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ABC Illawarra at a glance
ABC Illawarra frequencies
Where to find ABC Illawarra on FM and AM, from the ACMA transmitter register. Find what reaches your postcode →
Transmitter data: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) broadcast transmitter register.
About ABC Illawarra
ABC Illawarra is the ABC's local radio station for the Illawarra and the south coast of New South Wales. It broadcasts on 97.3 FM from Wollongong, and its area takes in Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Nowra and the Southern Highlands around Bowral. It is part of ABC Local Radio, the network of ABC stations serving each capital city and region. On this page you can listen to ABC Illawarra live online, free. The ABC is Australia's national public broadcaster, so its stations carry no commercial advertising.
Local news and conversation
ABC Illawarra makes its own local programmes, led by a breakfast show with news, interviews and the stories of the region, followed by a morning programme of conversation and talkback. At other times it shares programmes with ABC Radio Sydney and the national ABC Local Radio network. ABC news bulletins run on the hour, with Illawarra news through the day.
Emergency broadcasting
ABC Illawarra is an official emergency broadcaster. The region faces bushfires, storms and floods, and the station carries warnings and updates from the emergency services. During the Black Summer fires of 2019–20, ABC radio was a lifeline for many South Coast communities.
The Illawarra and the South Coast
The station follows the life of the region: Wollongong's steel and port industries, the university, the beaches and escarpment, farming in the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven, tourism and community events.
Sport
The St George Illawarra Dragons, the Illawarra Hawks and local sport are regular topics, and ABC Sport's commentary is on the ABC's sport channel.
Illawarra radio
On this site you will also find i98FM in Wollongong, Wave FM and the region's community stations.
Listen anywhere
The online stream works on any phone, tablet or computer, so people from the Illawarra can listen at home, at work or away.
How to listen
Press play at the top of the page to start the live stream, or tune in on 97.3 FM. There is no app to install and no account to create, and the player keeps going while you browse other stations.
- 100% free, no sign-up
- Live stream, 24 hours a day
- Listen from anywhere
- Works on phone and computer
How to listen to ABC Illawarra live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
ABC Illawarra plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
News
News and talk stations keep you informed around the clock, with live debate, phone-ins, sport and coverage of the day’s biggest stories.
Radio stations in Wollongong
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Frequently asked questions
ABC Illawarra broadcasts on 97.3 FM from Wollongong. You can also listen online on this page.
Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama, Nowra and the Southern Highlands.
Yes. It carries official warnings during bushfires, storms and floods.
No. It is part of the ABC and carries no commercial advertising.
Yes. You can listen to ABC Illawarra live for free here on AU Radios, 24 hours a day.
Yes. ABC Illawarra plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open ABC Illawarra here on AU Radios and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another News, Talk, Australian Music station meanwhile. AU Radios checks every stream automatically.