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Spectrum Review

Helen Henry, 27th May 2015

On 22 May 2015, the Minister for Communications and the Parliamentary Secretary announced the release of the Spectrum Review Report, prepared by the Department of Communications.

Amrap Chart Wrap

Amrap, 19th May 2015

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

National Volunteer Week 2015 logo

Helen Henry, 19th May 2015

A big shout out to the stations around Australia that participated in National Volunteer Week recently! What a welcome opportunity to celebrate our community broadcasting volunteers.

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mwalters, 19th May 2015

George Gershwin was one of the most significant American composers of the 20th century. From Canberra's ArtSound FM, and available for local syndication through the Community Radio Network, comes this 26-part series celebrating his life and music.

Caitlin Park

Amrap, 15th May 2015

Almost five million Australians listen to community radio every week and since the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (Amrap) started Australian music airplay on community radio has increased by 7% to a new average of 39%.

National Volunteer Week 2015 logo

Helen Henry, 14th May 2015

Volunteering Australia has provided these audio grabs for community radio station use as part of National Volunteer Week 2015 (11 - 17 May)

Rebekah Lowe - 5THEFM

Helen Henry, 14th May 2015

As part of National Volunteer Week, we caught up with 2014 CBAA Outstanding Volunteer Contribution Award winner Rebekah Lowe. She had this to say...

This Is Community Radio - Episode 5

Helen Henry, 14th May 2015

As part of National Volunteer Week, the latest episode of This Is Community Radio celebrates the contribution that volunteers make to community radio.

3CMedia 2015

Helen Henry, 13th May 2015

In 2015, 3CMedia is calling for submissions, with a focus on those concerned with the theme of ‘funding community media’.

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mwalters, 13th May 2015

Made at 3CR, and available to stations through the Community Radio Network, this new radio series explores queer heritage, vocabulary and intergenerational connections in migrant communities in Australia.

Amrap Chart Wrap

Amrap, 13th May 2015

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

2015-2016 Federal Budget logo

Helen Henry, 13th May 2015

Disappointing news in this year's Federal Budget will see the community broadcasting sector having to tighten its belt.

5 tips for finding and keeping community radio volunteers

Helen Henry, 12th May 2015

Volunteers are an important part of the community broadcasting sector, with 22,000 individuals across Australian giving time to their local station. Involving volunteers can help you connect with and involve the local community in your station, and their contributions in a huge variety of roles offer invaluable support to community radio stations.

National Standards for Volunteer Involvement

Helen Henry, 12th May 2015

Volunteering Australia has this week released a new version of its National Standards for Volunteer Involvement.

2015-2016 Federal Budget logo

Helen Henry, 8th May 2015

The 2015-16 Commonwealth budget night is set for 12 May. Read on for preliminary background head of the CBAA's updates from the lock-up in Canberra.

Outstanding Small Station award winners 2014

Helen Henry, 7th May 2015

Expressions of interest open now!

Amrap Chart Wrap

Amrap, 6th May 2015

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

CRN Segments

mwalters, 6th May 2015

The CRN Segments initiative is a new opportunity for producers to flex their creative thinking, develop production skills, and share radio content on a national platform. Round One of 2015's two intakes has been confirmed, and these series are now in production and will be available for local use on stations, through the Community Radio Network service, from July.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 6th May 2015

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
Find out more about scheduling and playout software options for community broadcasters.

Technorama logo

Helen Henry, 6th May 2015

From 22 - 24 May, the technology community will get together in Sydney to share, learn and network at Technorama.