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International Jazz Day

cyates, 20th April 2016

The full program schedule for the Community Radio Network's 24-hour International Jazz Day broadcast is now available.

Queensland Music Awards

Amrap, 20th April 2016

Order new tunes from some of Queensland's best artists for airplay.

Amrap, 20th April 2016

In the lead up to International Jazz Day on 30 April, Amrap is running a campaign to highlight community radio's support of Australian Jazz music. Broadcasters can login to the Jazz category on Amrap's AirIt to get new Australian jazz tracks now.

Reclink Community Cup

Helen Henry, 20th April 2016

The Reclink Community Cup is going national this year, with charity matches set to add Hobart and Brisbane to its tour, along with Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth.

CBX April 2016

Helen Henry, 20th April 2016

The April 2016 edition of community broadcasting magazine CBX includes stories covering responsible reporting on domestic violence, elections and community radio, the CBAA Awards, fundraising, a website maker for community radio and more.

Jon Bisset

jbisset, 20th April 2016

Commercial media ownership legislation is currently before a Senate Committee for review and, at the end of April, the CBAA will present to the committee on the importance of community radio should proposed changes go ahead.

Amrap, 20th April 2016

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

National Features and Documentary Series 2016

mwalters, 19th April 2016

The producers selected to create work have been announced and the CBAA's third annual National Features and Documentary Series is shaping up as a must-listen in late 2016.

Tiga Bayles

Helen Henry, 18th April 2016

Australia’s most prominent and awarded First Nations broadcaster, Tiga Bayles, has passed away.

Helen Henry, 13th April 2016

RPH Australia, the peak body for the Radio Reading Network serving people with a print disability, has appointed its first Executive Officer since 2002 after a recruitment campaign that saw interest from Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart.

Kidding Around

Helen Henry, 11th April 2016

Kidding Around is a series of short comedy segments produced by Katie Staples and featuring 12 year old school boys Dylan, Elliot and Tim.

Volunteering

Helen Henry, 8th April 2016

Volunteering Australia this week released its State Of Volunteering report for 2016. The report details trends, demographics, challenges and successes in the volunteering sector in Australia.

Deutsche Welle logo

Helen Henry, 8th April 2016

In 2016, Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster, is once again partnering with the CBAA to award paid internships to radio and online journalists.

Bay FM Sound Minds Radio

amclellan, 6th April 2016

Ever found yourself sitting next to a carcinologist at a party and within minutes found yourself as excited as they are about lobsters?

Conference Workshop 2015

Helen Henry, 4th April 2016

The CBAA Conference is the premier event in the community broadcasting calendar and this year will take place in Melbourne from 10 - 13 November. It's a unique event that brings together a diverse range of community broadcasters to develop and strengthen their skills, knowledge base and sector network.

National Suicide Prevention Project

Danny Chifley, 1st April 2016

Welcome to the April 2016 content of the CBAA's national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

Danny Chifley, 1st April 2016

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

Danny Chifley, 1st April 2016

Fine Music 102.5 – in association with the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Choir – is proud to support a new generation of Australian composers with the annual Fine Music 102.5 Young Composer Award which is now open.

Sector Org Logos

Danny Chifley, 29th March 2016

Major players in the community radio and TV sector have today called for unity in the release of a joint statement of support for reforms to the Community Broadcasting Foundation’s (CBF) structure and governance arrangements.

2016 CBAA Community Radio Awards

Helen Henry, 28th March 2016

Entries open 28 March - 8 May.