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Danny Chifley, 1st March 2021

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the March 2021 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

Danny Chifley, 23rd February 2021

The ACMA has opened consultation on its Temporary Community Broadcasting Licence (TCBL) Guidelines for Radio

Wendy.McWilliam, 22nd February 2021

Be part of amplifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices. Submissions are open now and close on Monday 22 March 2021.

Danny Chifley, 18th February 2021

Facebook’s decision to block the sharing of news content on its platform has significantly impacted hundreds of community broadcasters, whose pages are now blank – including First Nations media organisations, faith-based, regional and multicultural broadcasters.

hfriedlander, 12th February 2021

The Federal Government has kicked off a number of processes to enhance media’s role in producing local information, combating misinformation and strengthening communities. These include the Government’s development of a News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code, its media diversity inquiryradiocommunications legislation amendments and more – all with which the CBAA has been actively engaging.

amclellan, 3rd February 2021

New to the Community Radio Network, host Paul Laverty chats reading, books, authors and radio.

Wendy.McWilliam, 2nd February 2021

Technorama Tuesdays are bigger, better and back in action for 2021! Register now for this year's exciting range of topics delivered by an expert panel. There's truly something for everyone this year, with all levels of technical experience welcome! 

Radio towers at sunset

Danny Chifley, 1st February 2021

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the February 2021 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

Danny Chifley, 22nd January 2021

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording.* 

Learn how Radio Website Services can help broadcasters manage your station website and promote online content through web, social media, and mobile devices.

hfriedlander, 21st January 2021

CBAA and First Nations Media Australia joint submission.

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hfriedlander, 21st January 2021

The CBAA makes a submission to the Commonwealth Government's Media Diversity in Australia inquiry.

Wendy.McWilliam, 16th December 2020

The team at CBAA will be taking a break from Monday 21st of December. We will reopen the office from 9 am (AEDT) Monday 11 January 2021. But rest assured we are still here for you. 

Danny Chifley, 14th December 2020

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the January 2021 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

CBAA Webinar - Basics Community Journalism - supported by the CMTO

Danny Chifley, 14th December 2020

Supported by the CMTO

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording.* 

Community Journalism empowers broadcasters to share the stories that matter most to their community. 

Wendy.McWilliam, 11th December 2020

Thanks to renewed funding from the Australia Council for the Arts, First Sounds 2021 will enter a new phase of this exciting initiative. First Sounds 2021 will see it expand with the addition of a one-on-one mentorship program, supporting First Nations artists to take their careers to the next level. 

Wendy.McWilliam, 9th December 2020

If there’s one thing we can all agree on as we come to the end of 2020, it’s certainly that this has been a year like no other. Looking back, the CBAA is pleased to share 12 outstanding accomplishments of 2020 that speak to the strength, kindness and ingenuity of our sector.

That's What I Call Science

amclellan, 9th December 2020

We chat with the CBAA Award winning science program that started on the Community Radio Network in 2020.

APAC Association Awards winner

Wendy.McWilliam, 4th December 2020

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia was named the winner of the inaugral COVID-19 Hero Association Award. This award recognises associations that exemplified the highest standards of excellence and achievement that have significantly changed the association industry particulalry during a global pandemic.

Wendy.McWilliam, 2nd December 2020

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia and First Nations Media Australia round off the inaugural year of their First Sounds partnership – a series compiling and distributing music from new and emerging First Nations artists – with First Sounds Volume 4.

Wendy.McWilliam, 1st December 2020

The CBAA welcomes its newest Board Member, Hannah Rogers, who will join the existing board for 2020/2021.

Hannah Rogers