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Noongar Radio

hfriedlander, 20th March 2018

On the 15 March 2018, 100.9fm Noongar Radio was presented with the illustrious Ruby Hutchinson Award for raising consumer awareness through the media. 

Noongar Radio Breakfast’s 2Norty Broz’ Samuel-Yombich Pilot Kickett with Walter McGuire and Gya Ngoop Dancers at Perth’s Cultural Centre

hfriedlander, 14th July 2017

In a year when “our languages matter”, Perth’s Noongar Radio said a Kaya, wanjoo! (Hello welcome) to more during NAIDOC 2017 than ever before. 

2016 CBAA Community Radio Awards

Helen Henry, 26th July 2016

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) today announced the finalists in the 2016 CBAA Community Radio Awards, a national awards program recognising excellence in community broadcasting.

NAIDOC 2016

Helen Henry, 30th June 2016

Community radio stations around the country will be celebrating NAIDOC Week from 3 - 10 July.

Danny Chifley, 1st April 2016

Perth’s 100.9FM Noongar Radio were recently endorsed in WA Parliament with MP John Quigley praising the station.

IRIS Perth

Helen Henry, 16th September 2015

The CBAA is pleased to see the launch of a new digital Radio for the Print Handicapped (RPH) service in Perth, returning radio reading services to those in the community with a print disability.

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Digital Radio Project staff, 7th July 2015

Four community digital radio (DAB+) services based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne & Perth will host a special 12-hour broadcast tomorrow to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Radio NAIDOC

Digital Radio Project staff, 30th June 2015

Radio NAIDOC is a live collaborative radio event on DAB+ next Wednesday, 8 July, broadcasting NAIDOC Week celebrations live on digital Indigenous stations across the country.

Radio NAIDOC

Helen Henry, 3rd June 2015

Radio NAIDOC, a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island culture, will be broadcast live on community radio stations around the country on July 8th during NAIDOC Week 2015.

CBAA Web Articles., 14th November 2014

Print, TV, radio and online journalists will be celebrated by the Australian Human Rights Commission at the 2014 Human Rights Awards in Sydney on 10 December, with the shortlist announced on Thursday 13 November.

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CBAA Web Articles., 18th September 2014

In Western Australia, Aboriginal children make up more than half of all children in out-of-home care or what is known as foster care. Yet Aboriginal children only make up 5 per cent of the population in the state. Aboriginal foster carer Carol Dowling goes on a journey to investigate whether she and her community are witnessing yet another stolen generation.

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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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Emma Ramsay, 22nd January 2014

January 26 of each year has many meanings for Australians. First Nations or Aboriginal Australians see the day as our Survival.

CBAA Web Articles., 12th November 2013

A 30-part series raising awareness on the prevalence of ear disease in the Noongar communities of Western Australia has been shortlisted for a Human Rights Award.

CBAA Web Articles., 12th November 2013

A 30-part series raising awareness on the prevalence of ear disease in the Noongar communities of Western Australia has been shortlisted for a Human Rights Award.