4BU

{{short description|Radio station in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}

{{Use Australian English|date=May 2014}}

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| name = 4BU

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| city = Bundaberg, Australia

| area = Bundaberg

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| frequency = {{Frequency|1332|kHz}}

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| airdate = {{Start date|df=yes|1935|12|12}}

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| format = Classic Hits

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| erp = 5kW

| haat = 61 m

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| coordinates = {{coord|-24.8455|152.4042|display=inline,title}}

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| owner = ARN

| licensee = Bundaberg Broadcasters Pty. Ltd.

| sister_stations = Hitz939

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| website = {{URL|http://www.4bu.com.au}}

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4BU is an Australian radio station serving the Bundaberg region in Queensland, Australia. It was opened in December 1935.{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article35921521 |title=New Radio Station |newspaper=The Courier-Mail |location=Brisbane |date=17 December 1935 |access-date=17 March 2011 |page=18 }}

4BU is a classic hits station playing hit songs from the 1960s right through to the mid-2000s. Owned by ARN, 4BU places strong emphasis on local programming, with its entire daytime lineup broadcast from its Maryborough St studios.

4BU also takes talk programming from 2UE overnight.

In November 2021, 4BU, along with other stations owned by Grant Broadcasters, were acquired by the Australian Radio Network. This deal allows Grant's stations, including 4BU, to access ARN's iHeartRadio platform in regional areas. The deal was finalized on 4 January 2022.[https://www.adnews.com.au/news/htande-completes-acquisition-of-grant-broadcasters ARN and Grant Broadcasters unite to create Australia's leading radio and digital audio business] AdNews Australia 4 January 2022 It is expected 4BU will integrate with ARN's Pure Gold Network, but will retain its current name according to the press release from ARN.