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Cassandra Morgan

Much-loved community radio station saved from closure

General manager Ruby Smith said SYN can keep providing a platform for young people across Melbourne. (HANDOUT/SYN MEDIA)

A community radio station that paved the way for broadcasters Hamish Blake, Andy Lee and Zan Rowe has been saved after fears it would have to close its doors.

Melbourne's SYN, which also launched the careers of the Barefoot Investor Scott Pape and journalists across the country, celebrated its 20th anniversary in October but was facing the prospect of having to wind up after a tough few years.

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