Dusty celebratesa year on air at 2WEB

Dusty Ellery with cake, celebrating 12 months on air with Sandra Cahill, Cecil Dorrington and Chris Rieger. Photo: David Sharp

Story: Kristin Murdock – kmurdock@outbackradio.com.au

At just 12 years of age, Dusty Ellery is already becoming a familiar voice across the Outback, celebrating her first year as a volunteer presenter with Outback Radio 2WEB.

The young radio enthusiast, who lives on a property near Enngonia, has spent the past 12 months developing her broadcasting skills, learning the technical side of radio, and discovering the satisfaction of being part of a community organisation.

Dusty recently marked her first anniversary with a small celebration organised by the 2WEB team, recognising her dedication and contribution to the station.

Her journey into radio began through another 2WEB volunteer broadcaster, Heather Cameron, who encouraged Dusty to visit the station and experience what happens behind the microphone.[…]

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