Perth’s 98.5 Sonshine FM listeners responded overwhelmingly to a ‘Compassion Australia’ appeal for funds to help sponsor underprivileged third world children. The number of commitments far exceeded the station’s target of 50 sponsors, making Sonshine the most successful station in the national appeal.

Sonshine General Manager Barry Grosser told AMT: “This is radio at its most powerful – when you make a real difference in the lives of others.”