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Political Matter & Election Coverage

Danny Chifley, 22nd February 2020

The Broadcasting Services Act (1992) stipulates broadcast law regarding media coverage of local, state and federal elections. It is the responsibility of every community broadcaster to ensure that these laws are observed, as a condition of the station's licence.

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CBAA in Canberra championing the need for increased support for stations

Katrina Hughes, 19th February 2020

The CBAA recently visited Parliament House in Canberra to discuss the vital role community radio plays in times of emergencies and disasters.

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Federal Court judgement confirms the need for a Media Freedom Act

Katrina Hughes, 18th February 2020

In a major blow to press freedom in Australia, the Federal Court has ruled that the search warrants the Australian Federal Police used to raid the ABC last year were valid. The AJF believes the case underscores the urgent need for a Media Freedom Act, to protect the role of the press in keeping the government accountable.

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Citizen Kay & Genesis Owusu Team up for Funny Business!

mfuller, 17th February 2020

Music Moving the Metro Chart

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DRMNGNOW Will Survive & Christine Anu Returns!

mfuller, 10th February 2020

Music Moving the Metro Chart

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World Radio Day 2020

Katrina Hughes, 6th February 2020

Celebrate your station this World Radio Day - 13 February 2020. On World Radio Day, UNESCO calls on radio stations to uphold diversity, both in their newsroom and on the airwaves.

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Shady Nasty are AA Rated on the Charts!

mfuller, 4th February 2020

Music Moving the Metro Chart

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Recorded Live celebrates 400th episode on the CRN

Sharmaine Spencer, 30th January 2020

In very exciting news the CRN program Recorded Live is set to celebrate its 400th show in early March. Recorded Live is a ‘bite size’ 14 to 18 min live music show, with the focus on live Australian music from the last 4 decades.

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Community Broadcasting Suicide Prevention Project - February 2020

Katrina Hughes, 29th January 2020

Welcome to the February 2020 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

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Australia Day Honours for Community Broadcasters

Katrina Hughes, 28th January 2020

Australian Honours and Awards recognise the outstanding service and contributions of Australians. Recipients come from right across the country and from all walks of life. While some well-known people receive awards, many more are known only to those they help and serve day-in-day-out. All recipients are worthy of recognition and celebration.

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Getting to know Checkpoint

Sharmaine Spencer, 28th January 2020

CBAA 2019 Community Radio Awards winner for Excellence in Innovative Programming and Content, Checkpoint, is joining the CRN in 2020! 
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#1 Dads Hit #2 and the Return of Tame Impala!

mfuller, 28th January 2020

Music Moving the Metro Chart

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Community radio going above and beyond in times of emergencies

hfriedlander, 23rd January 2020

Throughout the recent bushfire crisis and in the aftermath, community radio has remained a vital source of local emergency information and space for community connection.

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CBAA Webinars

WEBINAR: The All-New Radio Website Services - 26 February 2020

Danny Chifley, 22nd January 2020

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording.*

With more listeners looking to connect with their station on a digital front, now is the best time to establish your station in the online sphere. RWS makes it easy and affordable for CBAA member stations of all shapes and sizes to create and manage their very own station websites. 

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Getting to know Another World

Sharmaine Spencer, 21st January 2020

Two time CBAA Community Radio Awards finalist and the winner of the 2018 award for Excellence in News & Current Affairs programming, Another World, is joining the CRN in 2020! 

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Citrus Daze Bring in Blue Summer!

mfuller, 20th January 2020

Leading the Way on the Regional Chart

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Emergency Broadcasting: what you need to know

Katrina Hughes, 20th January 2020

Increasingly community broadcasters are taking on the responsibility of providing warnings and other information to their communities in times of emergency.

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Who's a Good Boy at Number One?

mfuller, 14th January 2020

Music Moving the Metro Chart

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How to use free National Listener Survey data

cbaacomms, 5th January 2020

Did you know that you can use the CBAA’s National Listener Survey (NLS) data to communicate your station's important role in your community to government, grant providers and potential sponsors?

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Community Broadcasting Suicide Prevention Project - January 2020

Katrina Hughes, 31st December 2019

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the January 2020 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

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