Geelong’s only community radio station fears rising legal costs could force it to close after being sued for defamation by high-profile former mayor Darryn Lyons.
‘94.7 The Pulse’ has apologised for the on-air comments by former host Greg McHenry. But the court action is continuing, and the station has launched a public fundraiser in a bid to survive.
Community Radio Station Sued by Louisa Cheatley
Geelong’s former mayor Darryn Lyons is suing the city’s only community radio station, over allegedly defamatory comments made on air by a former host last year. The not-for-profit community station could be forced to shut its doors forever, if legal costs continue to grow.
(Featured image: Exterior of 94.7 The Pulse studios in Geelong. August 21, 2018. Photo: Louisa Cheatley)
