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Alex Crerar, 7th July 2021

This series was created to highlight emerging artists from around the world. The CBAA's own Andrew Khedoori has kicked off the series by showcasing some incredible Australian artists.

Chasing Ghosts

hfriedlander, 2nd June 2021

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia and First Nations Media Australia are thrilled to continue showcasing new and emerging First Nations artists from around Australia with the release of First Sounds Volume 5

mfuller, 1st July 2019

Brisbane artist Hatchie has unveiled her stunning new dream-pop single, hacking her way back into the charts and coindiding with her return to Australia for a sold-out east cost tour.

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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.

Courtney Barnett says Keep Community Radio

Holly Friedlander Liddicoat, CBAA, 22nd January 2019

In 2018, government inquiries served as opportunities to highlight community broadcasting as a vital layer in the Australian music industry.

Andrew McLellan, CBAA's Community Radio Network, 21st January 2019

Since 1978, Mark ‘The Colonel’ Doherty has presented Nothin’ But The Blues, week-in, week-out on 4ZZZ in Brisbane and for the last two decades nationally on the Community Radio Network.

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hfriedlander, 18th December 2018

Read the last update on several key areas of focus for the CBAA's recent policy submissions, sector leadership initiatives and government relations efforts, as well as looking briefly to what's in store in 2019.

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hfriedlander, 16th November 2018

The CBAA welcomes the findings of the report released yesterday.

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hfriedlander, 3rd October 2018

Get the latest update on recent policy submissions and government relations efforts the CBAA has made on behalf of the community broadcasting sector. 

hfriedlander, 3rd July 2018

The Milk Crate Sessions, brought to Nhulunbuy NT by Gove FM, is an idea dreamt up by staiton President, Rob Stewart, to showcase the town centre.

PUF Fest

hfriedlander, 8th February 2018

Put Us First Fest is an all-ages day of workshops for women and non binary folks who want to pursue music, whether it’s their hobby, passion project or career.

2017 Conference - Debate

hfriedlander, 25th January 2018

We did the unthinkable - asked these sector stalwarts to pick a side (or we made them..) - is community radio about the listener or about the person on air?

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Helen Henry, 12th December 2017

The November 2017 edition of the CBAA's magazine CBX features everything from interviews with community broadcasters from across the country, to updates on the Community Broadcasting Suicide Prevention Program, digital radio and tips for nailing station sponsorship and political engagement.

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hfriedlander, 24th February 2017

Sydney’s North Shore based classical and jazz radio station, Fine Music 102.5, opened its studio doors last Sunday and welcomed Sydney’s next generation of classical music lovers to their brand-new Learning Centre.

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Helen Henry, 18th November 2015

Inside this issue: music compilations in community radio, meet the program maker, how to run effective board meetings, community media and digital storytelling + more.

FBi Radio Dance Class

Helen Henry, 7th September 2015

Sydney station encourages women to take charge in dance music scene with new DJ training and mentorship program.

BIGSOUND

Helen Henry, 21st August 2015

The CBAA and Amrap will be at music industry conference BIGSOUND in Brisbane, leading a panel focused on how community radio empowers Australian artists, music fans, local scenes and culture. Thursday, 10 September, 3.45pm.

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.