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The April 2017 edition of CBX includes some of the latest Australian community radio research, articles on compelling storytelling and features on community broadcasters from across the country.

A new report from the Community Broadcasting Foundation, published today, shows that participation in community radio can significantly reduce social isolation and loneliness.

When I first walked up the stairs and into Eastside Radio, the idea of being an on-air presenter was the furthest thing from my mind.

James Findlay and Adrian McEniery will soon be graduates from the AFTRS 100% online Radio Content and Program Director’s Course, but they are already reaping the benefits of the learning combined with years of their own hard work and determination. Both have secured great new jobs – James at Triple J and Adrian at 3MBS Melbourne.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has approved the transfer of Radio Adelaide's licence.

The ABC and Commercial Radio Australia have announced plans to roll out DAB+ digital radio to Hobart, Darwin and Canberra, marking the expansion of permanent digital radio services beyond the current five capital cities. The announcement was welcomed by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA).

Rob Stewart of 8EAR Gove FM in Nhulunbuy, NT took home the CBAA award for Outstanding Volunteer Contribution in 2016. This is his story.

Each year several new and emerging Australian community radio producers create pieces for the CBAA's National Features & Documentary Series, while receiving training from and mentoring by the Community and Media Training Organisation.

Tonight, hundreds of community broadcasters from across Australia gathered in Melbourne for the 2016 CBAA Community Radio Awards. Winners were announced across 20 categories celebrating community broadcasting excellence and recognising the accomplishments of community radio services and the people behind them.