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NATIONAL CSAs: Suicide Prevention Project June 2026

posted 5 days ago
Download CSAs The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the June 2026 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with ...

NATIONAL CSAs: ASIC Moneysmart for First Nations audiences

posted 6 days ago
ASIC Moneysmart is an Australian Government service designed to help Australians take control of their money with free tools, tips and guidance. Here you can find community service announcements ...

Joint Statement - Call for amendments to the News Bargaining Incentive

posted 13 days ago
As organisations committed to keeping communities informed through reliable, relevant and trusted news services, we support the actions of successive governments to support the news ...

New laws could damage community radio news services

posted 15 days ago
Read our Joint Statement on the proposed News Bargaining Incentive News Bargaining Incentive - Submission to the Department of Treasury News Bargaining Incentive: Distribution ...

Uncovering community radio’s vital role in the Australian music ecosystem

posted 16 days ago
New national research has highlighted the significant cultural, social and economic contribution community radio makes to Australian music, artists and local music communities across the ...

NATIONAL CSAs: Suicide Prevention Project May 2026

posted 20 days ago
For play: 1 May 2026 until 30 May 2026 Download CSAs The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the May 2026 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health ...

Celebrate National Volunteer Week 2026 with your volunteers

posted 26 days ago
From Monday 18 May to Sunday 24 May 2026, communities across Australia will come together to celebrate National Volunteer Week 2026 , Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. This year’s ...

Joint statement regarding Vision Australia Radio digital transition

posted 01-05-2026
Joint statement — Community Broadcasting Association of Australia and Disability Media Australia The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia and Disability Media Australia have acknowledged ...

Response to the News Bargaining Incentive consultation on revenue distribution

posted 28-04-2026
A joint response from the Local & Independent News Association (LINA) and the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA). The Government has today opened a short consultation process ...

Vale Les Heil AM

posted 28-04-2026
The CBAA was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Les Heil AM, a long-serving contributor to, and later leader in, the commercial and community radio sectors who had a significant impact in the Australian ...

Entries now open for the 2026 Community Broadcasting Awards

posted 28-04-2026
Entries are officially open for the 2026 Community Broadcasting Awards , celebrating the outstanding achievements of stations, programs and individuals across Australia’s community broadcasting ...

TASMANIAN CSAs: Tasmanian Road Safety Project

posted 14-04-2026
The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is proud to share with a series of twelve Community Service Announcements (CSAs) focusing on encouraging young road users throughout Tasmania to make ...

Broadcasters share the air with their communities over the Easter long weekend

posted 10-04-2026
The Easter long weekend is a good opportunity to relax and spend time with friends or family, but there are still dedicated staff and volunteers in community broadcasting who give their time to inform ...

NATIONAL CSAs: Suicide Prevention Project April 2026

posted 01-04-2026
For play: 1 April 2026 until 30 April 2026 Download CSAs The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the April 2026 content of our national suicide prevention and mental ...

NSW CSA: Entries Open for the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards

posted 31-03-2026
For play: Now until 29 May 2026 Download CSA Community broadcasters across New South Wales are encouraged to broadcast a community service announcement (CSA) promoting the 2026 NSW Volunteer ...

Registrations open for CBAA Conference 2026 - Our Sound, Stronger

posted 25-03-2026
Registrations and scholarship applications open Wednesday 25 March for the 2026 CBAA Conference, taking place 22–24 October at Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre. This ...

What's new on the CRN? Programs joining the grid in 2026

posted 24-03-2026
We are so excited to welcome an incredible group of n ew programs to t he Community Radio Network (CRN) fo r you to enjoy throughout 2026. We get to know the program makers behind these ...

Celebrating volunteering at the CBAA

posted 23-03-2026
Volunteers are essential to community broadcasting in Australia , with over 18,000 people sharing their time and skills to support their stations and communities. Without their ...

Vale Rhoda Anne Roberts AO

posted 23-03-2026
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains the name and image of a person who has died. Vale Rhoda Anne Roberts AO 8.7.1959 – 21.3.2026 ...

Harmony Week highlights community broadcasting’s role strengthening social cohesion

posted 18-03-2026
Harmony Week (16–22 March) is a reminder of the important role community radio and TV plays in reflecting Australia’s cultural diversity, with stations across the country broadcasting local media content ...