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Data Retention Bill

Joel Pringle, 31st March 2015

Last week, the Australian Parliament passed a bill into legislation requiring telecommunications companies to retain metadata records for a period of two years. There are specific parts of this legislation that relate to journalists and will impact community broadcasters.

Amrap Chart Wrap

Amrap, 25th March 2015

Each week, the Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service. The Chart Wrap provides weekly analysis and highlights great community radio stations playing Australian music.

Danny Chifley, 24th March 2015

Members of 5THE FM in Millicent and the wider community are mourning the loss of Boyd Groenveld who passed away on Sunday 22 March 2015.

Digital Radio Take Up

Digital Radio Project staff, 24th March 2015

3.2m people now listen to radio using a DAB+ Digital Radio in Australia, according to the latest research from Gfk, released and compiled by Commercial Radio Australia (CRA), which represents growth to 24.2 percent.

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Helen Henry, 23rd March 2015

Today, CBAA General Manager Jon Bisset presents as part of a forum at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) conference Great Ideas Asia-Pacific.

Damn Good Advice for Board Members Guide

CBAA Web Articles., 23rd March 2015

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has released a new guide designed to assist Board and committee members in keeping their organisation's finances in order.

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mwalters, 19th March 2015

Rhoda Roberts' new weekly program about Indigenous arts and culture is now available to any community station.

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mwalters, 19th March 2015

Access special broadcasts for your station this Anzac Day, 25 April.

NSW State Election 2015 community radio coverage

CBAA Web Articles., 18th March 2015

A quick list of rules & regulations to keep in mind when broadcasting election advertising and political material during the NSW State Election period.

Danny Chifley, 16th March 2015

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the March 2015 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project.

This Is Community Radio - Episode 2

Helen Henry, 13th March 2015

The second episode in our This is Community Radio series explores how community radio reflects Australia's diverse and vibrant culture.

RTR FM's In The Pines 2015

Helen Henry, 10th March 2015

This iconic Perth festival is back on Sunday, 22 April 2015

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mwalters, 9th March 2015

Produced at Geelong's The Pulse, this new weekly jazz show is available to stations for local broadcast through the Community Radio Network.

Byron Bay Bluesfest on the Community Radio Network

mwalters, 9th March 2015

The Community Radio Network is making a massive 16 hours of live Bluesfest coverage available to stations for local syndication this Easter, through CRN-2.

mwalters, 4th March 2015

A package of one-hour Womadelaide specials is available to community stations this April.

Brisbane Live Music Week 2015

Helen Henry, 2nd March 2015

4ZZZ has announced the second installment of its CBAA Award-winning initiative Brisbane Live Music Week.

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mwalters, 27th February 2015

Green thumbs, gay marriage, Zappa and more on the Community Radio Network this week.

mwalters, 26th February 2015

Give your listeners the chance to hear in-depth, expert and entertaining International Women's Day programming through our live rolling coverage on the day.

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mwalters, 25th February 2015

JOY94.9 and 2SER are presenting live coverage for the Community Radio Network from the 2015 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday 7 March.

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Helen Henry, 25th February 2015

RPH Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of its new chair, Vaughn Bennison succeeding Peter Luckett, who departs after 13 years of leadership as Chair of Australia's only radio reading network.