100 Years of 2UE "At or Near the Top"
100 Years of 2UE "At or Near the Top"
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Sydney’s iconic radio station, 2UE, we proudly present "AT OR NEAR THE TOP"—a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating story behind Australia’s oldest commercial radio station still on the air. Founded on January 26, 1925, 2UE has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of Sydney. This special series dives deep into the station’s rich legacy, cel…Social links:
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Episode 12 - Sydney Olympics
Forget partying like it's 1999, the Sydney 2000 Olympics went one better. Radio 2UE didn't just keep Sydney in the loop. As the official broadcaster, it helped deliver the games to a (then) record audience of around 3.7 billion.
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Episode 17 - Time
Radio delivers companionship to the lonely, news for the inquisitive and music for those wanting to be entertained. But some listeners just want the answer to ONE simple question.
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Episode 16 - Petrov
When the wife of a Russian spy was bundled into a plane by some shadowy characters, the Cold War had come to Australia. 2UE was on the spot when the crowd turned ugly. But did she want to go or stay?
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Episode 15 - Kingsford Smith
In 1928, Australian pilots Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm, along with two US crewmen, became the first people to cross the Pacific Ocean. Seven years later, Smithy was still getting a hero's welcome at Mascot. And 2UE was there for Australia's first live cross.
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Episode 14 - Bradman
These days, we wouldn't begrudge an Australian cricketer an IPL payday. But what if the greatest cricketer of all time decided he was headed OS, never to play cricket for Australia again?
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Episode 13 - Chasing News
Whether it was a police radio in the studio, a Holden station wagon that could file stories on the fly, or a Cessna reporting beach conditions, 2UE was always a pioneer in the news gathering stakes.
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Episode 11 - News
Despite the tyranny of distance that separates Australia from the rest of the world, 2UE has kept listeners closer to world and local events by pioneering regular, shorter hourly news bulletins and around-the-clock coverage.
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Episode 10 - TOP 40
Top 40 radio came to Australia in 1958. 2UE published the first giveaway chart that was distributed via record stores. The public soon wanted to know what was charting and what song was Number 1.
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Episode 9 - The Motor Vehicle
Combine Sydney's love of the car with its appetite for games of chance and cash prizes and you've got a promotion made in heaven.
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Episode 8 - CBC Network
While viewers think nothing of an Australian drama set in another city, when it comes to radio, we are parochial. Just because you're a big name in Sydney doesn't mean you will be a radio star in Melbourne. And visa versa.
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