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Helen Henry, 26th June 2017

On 22 June 2017, a motion was passed in the Senate supporting community radio’s important role in providing a platform for diverse voices in an increasingly consolidated media landscape.

hfriedlander, 22nd June 2017

4ZZZ are working towards including more people with a disability at the station. In what is a national first for community radio, 4ZZZ have appointed a Station Advocate for people with disabilities.

Social researcher Rebecca Huntley addresses the conference. Picture: Ellen Smith/esphotos.com.au

Lachlan Wyllie, 21st June 2017

Discussions and Q&As from Andrew Denton, Cordelia Fine, Richard Denniss & Rebecca Huntley.

Amrap, 21st June 2017

The Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by Metro and Regional community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service.

hfriedlander, 21st June 2017

Congratulations to the 10 community broadcasters receiving support to join us at the 2017 CBAA Conference.

2ser New York Festival award trophies

Helen Henry, 21st June 2017

The Sydney station has been recognised at this year's New York Festivals Radio Awards.

Donate Life

Helen Henry, 20th June 2017

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is amongst the 16 recipients of Australian Government Community Awareness Grants for projects aimed at increasing the number of registered organ and tissue donors. 

Broadband for the Bush

hfriedlander, 20th June 2017

Closing the digital divide between the bush and metropolitan areas is no small task. Improving availability and affordability of services, setting minimum service standards and guarantees, and advancing digital literacy remain key priorities to enable rural and remote businesses and communities to participate and prosper in the digital global economy.

Financial Management Ideas

hfriedlander, 16th June 2017

Managing your station's finances creatively and with consideration and control, can be vital to the success of your station.

Sunshine FM

hfriedlander, 16th June 2017

104.9 Sunshine FM found much success in their mobile app. This is their story.
Caitlin Nienaber

hfriedlander, 16th June 2017

An impressive 2,000 hours of Australian music is aired on community radio each week by thousands of enthusiastic program makers with a passion for homegrown artists. 

Amrap, 14th June 2017

The Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by Metro and Regional community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service.

Amrap, 7th June 2017

The Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by Metro and Regional community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service.

National Suicide Prevention Project

hfriedlander, 1st June 2017

Welcome to the June 2017 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

Amrap, 31st May 2017

The Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by Metro and Regional community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service.

CBAA Webinars

hfriedlander, 31st May 2017

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*

The Station Community Engagement Survey is a do-it-yourself, affordable audience research program for community radio stations.

CONVERGE

hfriedlander, 31st May 2017

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media workers and organisations from across Australia met up at CONVERGE, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Media Summit, in Alice Springs on Monday, 22 May - Wednesday, 24 May. 

Audiocraft

hfriedlander, 29th May 2017

The Audiocraft Conference highlights emerging opportunities for Australian radiomakers and podcasters across all sectors and skill levels. 

Conference Workshop

Helen Henry, 25th May 2017

The CBAA is seeking submissions from those interested in running a workshop at this year’s conference being held on the Gold Coast from 9 - 12 November 2017. 

Amrap, 24th May 2017

The Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by Metro and Regional community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service.