If you listened to Perth radio in the high-flying 80's, the boom and bust 90's, right through to the present day, you'll know that this guy has been through it all with you.

Fred Botica may have a BIG and unmistakable voice, but his on air presence is nothing but warm, inviting and so familiar that he's become a natural part of your day.

Fred has had over 30 years experience in the radio industry.

Born in New Zealand, he got his start in 1969 on Radio Hauraki during its pirate era. He was one of the original line up at Radio 1XX Whakatane in 1971. In 1973 he rejoined Radio Hauraki. Then in 1976 he was lured to 3KZ in Melbourne, but was soon lured back again to Auckland. In 1982, he joined Auckland's first commercial FM station, 89FM.

Fred moved to Perth in 1986 and quickly established his name on the Perth media scene, by becoming involved with Channel 7 Perth as their voice over man, and on breakfast radio.

In 1992 Fred moved to Mix 94.5 and it's here that he's dominated Perth's commercial radio breakfast scene for much of the past decade.

Away from radio, Fred's passion is music, especially live performances. He is a keen supporter of the West Coast Eagles. He loves to swing a golf club, and he spends as much time as he can in or on the ocean.