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Emma Ramsay, 28th February 2014

In an Australian first, the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia's Digital Radio Project and Community Radio Network are thrilled to be presenting a day of radio made by women, to be enjoyed by everyone.

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enadmin, 6th February 2014

Star Observer Digital is a pop-up digital radio service collaboration between 2ser 107.3, JOY949, 4ZZZ, Radio Adelaide, RTRFM and the Star Observer for people expressing sex, sexuality and gender diversities.

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enadmin, 19th November 2013

CRN would like to congratulate all stations and producers recognised at the 2013 CBAA Awards. Amongst them were a number of programs which feature or have featured on CRN over the year. 4EB's Fair Comment won the award for Best New Radio Program - Talks, while many others were finalists in their respective categories.

enadmin, 19th November 2013

The Ambassador's visit was a first by a serving US Ambassador to JOY 94.9. Ambassador Berry is one of only a small number of openly gay men appointed by any nation as their ambassador. The Ambassador lives in Canberra with his partner. Ambassador Berry spoke of his ambitions for the Australian/USA relationship alliance and his position on GLBTI rights.

enadmin, 19th November 2013

Youth run community broadcaster SYN Media has appointed 40 young volunteers to leadership positions that will take charge of the organisation in 2014.

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enadmin, 26th August 2013

Thanks to funding from the City of Yarra, 10 fee-free scholarships are now available for JOY 94.9's 'Taste of Radio' course where over 8 weeks, graduates obtain the skills and knowledge that allows them to independently create and deliver great community radio with confidence.

enadmin, 23rd July 2013

JOY 94.9 will broadcast outside the MCG prior to the Collingwood v Essendon match on Sunday August 4.

enadmin, 1st May 2013

JOY 94.9’s award nominated annual on-air coverage of the Eurovision Song Contest commences from Monday April 29 and this year it’s bigger than ever!

enadmin, 15th March 2013

‘Women on Waves’ is JOY’s much loved independent women’s music show, presented by Anita Gibbons, a proud JOY volunteer and presenter for over 19 years.

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enadmin, 1st March 2013

JOY 949 & 2SER are the only community broadcasters to bring you the glitz and glamour live from the parade so don’t miss this opportunity to hear all the fun and excitement in the lead up to and from the Mardi Gras Parade!

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enadmin, 18th February 2013

Star Observer Digital is the first community radio digital pop-up station in Sydney and is a collaboration between Sydney's 2SER 107.3, Melbourneʼs JOY 94.9 and iconic LGBTI newspaper, the Star Observer.

enadmin, 13th February 2013

13 February 2013 is World Radio Day, a day to celebrate radio as a medium; to improve international cooperation between broadcasters; and to encourage major networks and community radio alike to promote access to information and freedom of expression over the airwaves.