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Katrina Hughes, 20th May 2019

Volunteering Australia is celebrating how volunteers are Making a world of difference by acknowledging the almost six million formal volunteers and many others who volunteer informally, and provide immeasurable support in their communities.

Ian Hamm

cbaacomms, 15th May 2019

The Community Broadcasting Foundation has announced that Ian Hamm will be joining their organisation as President on 1 July, 2019. A Yorta, Yorta man, Ian brings more than 30 years senior experience in policy and strategic reforms at the Australian and Victorian governments.

 

Alliance for Journalists' Freedom White Paper

hfriedlander, 14th May 2019

The Alliance for Journalists’ Freedom has released a White paper that provides seven recommendations for legislative change to strengthen press freedom in Australia.

State of the Sector Report

cbaacomms, 8th May 2019

Welcome the State of the Community Radio Sector Report 2019. The first of its kind, the State of the Sector report brings together a range of data sources to provide insights into Australia’s largest independent media sector – community broadcasting.

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hfriedlander, 3rd May 2019

Labor announces $2m to support First Nations Media with upgrades to broadcasting, transmission and digital networking equipment.

2BOB Meet the Candidates

hfriedlander, 3rd May 2019

2BOB's Meet the Candidates for the Federal seat of Lyne was held in Taree's (NSW) Uniting Church Auditorium on Wednesday, 24 April.

CBX May 2019

cbaacomms, 2nd May 2019

The May 2019 edition of CBX features lots of great stories! Read about how the CBAA is building support for the community broadcasting sector in the lead up the to 2019 Federal Election, how fundraising can build income for your station, the importance of onboarding and supporting station volunteers and more.

SYN Radio

cbaacomms, 23rd April 2019

As of Monday April 22nd, SYN will present one consistent program of young voices across SYN 90.7FM and SYN’s DAB+ digital radio channel.

RTRFM

cbaacomms, 18th April 2019

Perth community radio station RTRFM 92.1 has asked Shadow Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese and Federal Member for Perth Patrick Gorman to support the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia’s 2019 election policy agenda to Keep Community Radio.

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cbaacomms, 11th April 2019

In the lead up to the Federal Election on Saturday, 18 May 2019, the CBAA is seeking to translate support for community broadcasting amongst sitting members of Parliament and candidates across the major parties, minor parties and independents into better policy settings to allow the sector to thrive.

2019/20 Federal Budget

Helen Henry, 3rd April 2019

The Federal Government’s budget, announced on Tuesday, 2 April 2019, includes $19.7 million funding for the community broadcasting sector in the coming financial year.

7EDG digital radio

Helen Henry, 1st April 2019

Community radio services in Hobart are now a step closer to being available on DAB+ Digital Radio.

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Helen Henry, 27th March 2019

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is one of 23 winners (and one of five in Australia) in the Google News Initiative (GNI) Asia Pacific Innovation Challenge.

CBAA

hfriedlander, 15th March 2019

Updates on submission to the Federal Budget process, political responses to the Music and Arts Economy in NSW report and support for community radio, and CBAA submission to the ACCC - and more.

AFTRS

cbaacomms, 13th March 2019

AFTRS Industry Certificate: Radio Content, Management and Leadership - starts 29 April, 24 weeks, online and one weekend at AFTRS in Sydney.

Community Broadcasting Foundation logo

cbaacomms, 11th March 2019

The Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) have announced the CBAA has been awarded $2.8 million over four years to manage the Enhanced National News P

CBAA

hfriedlander, 8th March 2019

Two important submissions have been made this week to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s (AHRC) national inquiry into sexual harassment.

PBS International Women's Day

cbaacomms, 7th March 2019

Today - live through the Community Radio Network (CRN) - a special episode of  Melbourne's PBS 106.7FM's Stone Love for International Women’s Day 

Microphone in studio

cbaacomms, 21st February 2019

The Greens join NSW Labor in announcing policy support for the NSW music industry, including State funding for the community radio sector.

Crowd at music gig

cbaacomms, 15th February 2019

NSW Labor has publicly recognised the important role community radio plays in supporting and developing diverse music communities right across the state.

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