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The CBAA in conjunction with the Community Media Training Organisation (CMTO) has launched a series of free webinars for community broadcasters.

Thanks to funding from the City of Yarra, 10 fee-free scholarships are now available for JOY 94.9's 'Taste of Radio' course where over 8 weeks, graduates obtain the skills and knowledge that allows them to independently create and deliver great community radio with confidence.

On Monday, 19 August 2013, the Greens announced that they will commit an additional $27 million per annum to community broadcasting. This announcement has paved the way for other political parties to reveal their plans for growth for this vital sector.

From 9 - 18 August 2013, it's time to party with Melbourne's Triple R!

The 2013 Community Cup will once again hold a Sydney leg of this fantastic contest, raising money for a great cause.

Volunteer West is a community organisation that operates across the western metropolitan region of Melbourne. Its purpose is to inspire and value inclusive and active participation in volunteering, and build the capacity of volunteer involving organisations.

The next webinar will be held on Wednesday 14 August and will focus on how to write content grants. Bryce Ives from the Community Broadcasting Foundation will talk about what is meant by new and innovative content and participants will have the chance to ask questions about project ideas you may be considering.

The Australian Indigenous Communications Association (AICA) is pleased to announce that Mr Conan Fulton has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer.

JOY 94.9 will broadcast outside the MCG prior to the Collingwood v Essendon match on Sunday August 4.