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CBAA Webinars

hfriedlander, 14th January 2017

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*

Having cash reserves (money in the bank!) isn’t a not-for-profit no no. Rather, it protects your station from unexpected change, something that’s more frequent in an age of tightened purse strings and increasing need.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 13th January 2017

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
Find out about the National Features & Documentary Series application process and selection criteria, get tips on what makes a great story for radio and learn how to pitch your story idea.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 13th January 2017

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
Building a strong network of relationships with musicians and their representatives can help you raise the profile of your program, get the artists you love involved and reduce program prep time.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 12th January 2017

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording* Explore the free, open source audio editing software platform and learn how basic audio editing techniques can be used to produce dynamic programming, promotions or sponsorship announcements.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 11th January 2017

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
Local sports coverage is a great way to strengthen the relationship stations have with their community. This session will assist stations in building relationships with local sporting bodies as well as providing instruction on how best to package and present this content.

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Amrap, 10th January 2017

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

National Suicide Prevention Project

hfriedlander, 5th January 2017

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the January 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.

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hfriedlander, 22nd December 2016

If your station is registered as a charity you can now get a 'tick of charity registration' to help enhance public trust and confidence in your station.

Helen Henry, 21st December 2016

Following the announcement of digital radio extension beyond the five capital cities, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has outlined the general approach and planning principles for regional Australia.

amclellan, 20th December 2016

Half a room of community broadcasters are about to celebrate a significant milestone. So how best to prepare and make the most of a station's archive and history?

Amrap, 20th December 2016

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

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Helen Henry, 19th December 2016

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has approved the transfer of Radio Adelaide's licence.

Giving

hfriedlander, 16th December 2016

Giving Australia 2016 reports that an estimated 14.9 million Australian adults (80.8%) gave in total $12.5 billion to charities and nonprofit organisations (NPOs) over 12 months in 2015-16*.

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hfriedlander, 16th December 2016

Giving Australia 2016 reports that volunteering time and hours have both increased in the past decade.

CBAA Conference 2016

hfriedlander, 15th December 2016

Broadcasters work so hard to create incredible content that is too often “gone” once it goes to air.

Community TV

hfriedlander, 14th December 2016

Community TV stations have welcomed the decision by the Minister for Communications, Mitch Fifield to extend their broadcast licences for another six months.

amclellan, 13th December 2016

Party with the nation!

Amrap, 13th December 2016

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

Digital radio

Helen Henry, 7th December 2016

The ABC and Commercial Radio Australia have announced plans to roll out DAB+ digital radio to Hobart, Darwin and Canberra, marking the expansion of permanent digital radio services beyond the current five capital cities. The announcement was welcomed by the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA).

Amrap, 6th December 2016

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