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CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 26th June 2015

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
Running a board meeting at all can be difficult, let alone an effective one. Find out how you can turn your board meetings from drab and inefficient to lively, engaging and productive opportunities to engage with people who care deeply about your station.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 26th June 2015

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
A webinar for stations looking to refine and improve upon their existing grant application process, as well as stations in the initial stages of seeking grant funding.

Amy Moon

Helen Henry, 24th June 2015

Yesterday evening, the JOY 94.9 Board announced the appointment of Amy Moon as the station's new General Manager.

Karena Wynn Moylan - Bay FM 99.9

Helen Henry, 23rd June 2015

Local Byron Bay community radio station Bay FM 99.9 has been recognised at the New York Festival's International Radio Program Awards 2015.

Fine Music 102.5 Live From Town Hall

Helen Henry, 22nd June 2015

Fine Music 102.5 will celebrate 40 years of FM broadcasting with a special live broadcast from Sydney Town Hall on 18 July.

Amrap Chart Wrap

Amrap, 16th June 2015

The Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service.  Amrap

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Helen Henry, 16th June 2015

The CBF has published a consultation paper detailing a proposed new structure & governance model and is inviting comment and feedback on the proposed changes.

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mwalters, 16th June 2015

The Community Radio Network and JOY 94.9 presents a special Word For Word radio series - Modern Families and The Law. Hosted by award-winning producer and broadcaster Dean Beck, the series explores some of the legal difficulties and complexities faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people when interacting with the laws of the land.

Amrap Chart Wrap

Amrap, 10th June 2015

The Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service.  Amrap

2015 CBAA Community Radio Awards

Helen Henry, 10th June 2015

Entries for our annual awards celebrating excellence in community broadcasting are open now! Here are some tips for making yours shine!

Artsound FM's Jim Mooney

Helen Henry, 9th June 2015

Included on the Queen's Birthday honour list, Mooney has been recognised for his contribution to broadcast media and to the community. Congratulations from all of us at the CBAA!

2015 CBAA Community Radio Awards

Helen Henry, 9th June 2015

The CBAA's annual awards celebrate excellence in community broadcasting. Nominations for 20 categories are open now, and will close on 15 July.

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mwalters, 4th June 2015

From Bay FM in Byron Bay comes a special national fundraising event featuring Toni Childs and friends, and it's available to stations through the Community Radio Network. Can your station give the concert some airtime and help raise money for this important cause?

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mwalters, 3rd June 2015

CAAMA and TEABBA are combining to present a live broadcast of this year's National Indigenous Music Awards from Darwin, and available for live syndication on stations around Australia through the Community Radio Network.

CBAA Conference

Helen Henry, 3rd June 2015

The CBAA is seeking workshop proposals from those interested in contributing to this year’s conference being held in Terrigal from 12 - 15 November 2015.

Radio NAIDOC

Helen Henry, 3rd June 2015

Radio NAIDOC, a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island culture, will be broadcast live on community radio stations around the country on July 8th during NAIDOC Week 2015.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 3rd June 2015

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
Are you making the most of the social media platform that 10 million Australians log on to an average of 14 times each day? Find out how you can use Facebook to promote your community radio program and build relationships with your biggest fans outside the time you spend on-air.

Amrap Chart Wrap

Amrap, 2nd June 2015

The Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service.  Amrap

Commit To Community Television

Helen Henry, 1st June 2015

Today, the Australian Community Television Alliance (ACTA) kicks off its week of action (1 - 5 June) calling on people to demonstrate their support for community TV.

Danny Chifley, 29th May 2015

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the June 2015 content of our national suicide prevention and m