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2015 CBAA Conference - Academic Research Forum

Helen Henry, 3rd February 2016

Community broadcasting was founded on social good principles, including giving voice to underrepresented groups, and revealing local stories. How do we know whether community media organisations are fulfilling these objectives? What are the broader benefits to society when these objectives are met?

National Folk Festival

Helen Henry, 3rd February 2016

The National Folk Festival, held at Easter in Canberra each year since 1993, has been a gathering place for folk music presenters on community radio for many years.

CBAA Web Articles., 2nd February 2016

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

Unity In Diversity

cyates, 2nd February 2016

Five ethnic digital community radio stations from across Australia will collaborate for the first time to deliver a special 10 hour national broadcast in celebration of Australia’s vibrant culture.

Helen Henry, 1st February 2016

The Board of fine music community radio station 3MBS has announced Leone Knight as its next General Manager.

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Helen Henry, 29th January 2016

Radio Adelaide has provided an update about the station's future.

CBAA Web Articles., 27th January 2016

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

National Suicide Prevention Project

Helen Henry, 14th January 2016

Welcome to the January 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.

National Features and Documentary Series

Helen Henry, 13th January 2016

2015 saw another cohort of new and emerging producers join forces with the CBAA and Community Media Training Organisation (CMTO) to create radio features and documentaries.

CBAA Web Articles., 12th January 2016

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

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mwalters, 31st December 2015

Brought to you this year by a team of reporters from 4ZZZ, 4EB and Noosa FM, we present the very best of the 30th Woodford Folk Festival, with three hour-long specials available for local broadcast through the Community Radio Network.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 21st December 2015

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
Raising funds and creating revenue is essential to ensuring that your station remains sustainable. The 2016 series of CBAA Webinars begins with a look at a topic of perpetual interest to all community broadcasters, maximising the effectiveness of fundraising at your station.

Find Stations That Are Playing Your Music

Helen Henry, 17th December 2015

Summer is here and, unfortunately, that means increased chance of emergencies such as bushfires. Community radio stations can play an important role in sharing warnings and information with communities.

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CBAA Web Articles., 16th December 2015

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

Danny Chifley, 11th December 2015

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the December 2015 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of t

CBAA Vice President Melanie Withnall

Helen Henry, 10th December 2015

Melanie Withnall has been appointed as the new CBAA Vice President.

Wellbeing

amclellan, 10th December 2015

Produced at the University of Newcastle's 2NURFM for the Community Radio Network, Wellbeing is a growing conversation, strengthened by expert knowledge from many Australian and global authorities on all areas of health and medicine.

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CBAA Web Articles., 9th December 2015

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

Romal Baluchzada

Helen Henry, 8th December 2015

The CBAA congratulates Romal Baluchzada, founder of 2SER 107.3 FM radio program Khurasaan Zamin, on being recognised as part of Pro Bono Australia's Impact 25.

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Helen Henry, 2nd December 2015

Radio Adelaide, Australia’s longest running community radio station, is calling upon supporters to speak out, before it’s too late.