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Community Radio Plus: You played it and your listeners responded

posted 2 days ago

An outside broadcast by 2DRY FM Over summer , community broadcasters around the country air ed a coordinated series of promos for Community Radio Plus to boost listener ...

CBAA partners with GiveNow to support community radio fundraising

posted 4 days ago

CBAA is pleased to announce a new partnership with GiveNow , Australia’s first and most experienced all-in-one fundraising platform. The partnership gives community radio stations access to powerful fundraising ...

NATIONAL CSAs: Suicide Prevention Project March 2026

posted 8 days ago

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the March 2026 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian ...

Give to Gain – Celebrating International Women’s Day on the Community Radio Network

posted 9 days ago

This Sunday 8 March is International Women’s Day , giving us a chance to reflect on the important role that community radio plays in amplifying the voices of women and gender diverse people worldwide. ...

Welcoming Lisa Rose to CBAA

posted 11 days ago

We’re delighted to welcome Lisa Rose to the CBAA team as our new Chief Financial and Risk Officer. Lisa joins us at an exciting time for community broadcasting, as we continue to grow our capability, ...

World Radio Day 2026: Authenticity, AI and the Future of Community Radio

posted 29 days ago

Today, Friday 13 February, is World Radio Day . It’s a moment to celebrate the power of radio to connect communities, amplify diverse voices, and tell stories that matter. This year’s theme ...

POSITION: Journalist, National Radio News, Bathurst NSW

posted 29 days ago

Reference no: 498730 Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Bathurst Categories: Marketing, Professional Make a positive contribution to media diversity Reach a national ...

We need YOUR STATION for the Community Radio Census

posted 10-02-2026

We have kicked off our second ever Community Radio Census , with the first one held back in 2022. This survey, conducted every few years, aims to understand the people who make up our vibrant sector. ...

POSITION: CEO, ICTV, Alice Springs NT

posted 09-02-2026

ICTV is seeking a new CEO and are taking a creative approach to the recruitment process - an established CEO or emerging leader plus mentors. ICTV seeking new leadership We are taking a slightly different ...

POSITION: CEO, Print Radio Tasmania, Hobart TAS

posted 09-02-2026

Print Radio Tasmania Location: Hobart, Tasmania (flexible/hybrid) Employment: Permanent Part-time (24 hours per week, 0.6 FTE) Pay Rates: $60 an hour + superannuation + paid leave About ...

First Sounds Volume 13: The Next Wave

posted 03-02-2026

Gadigal Information Service / Koori Radio (GIS) and the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) proudly present First Sounds Volume 13 , another impressive volume of exciting new music ...

World Radio Day 2026 - Station Competition

posted 30-01-2026

World Radio Day 2026: Authentically on Air Friday 13 February 2026 is World Radio Day, a global celebration recognising the power of radio to inform, connect and amplify diverse voices. This year’s ...

Observing the National Day of Mourning for the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack

posted 21-01-2026

The horrific terrorist attack targeting Jewish Australians at Bondi Beach took the lives of 15 innocent men, women and children. The attack has caused profound grief for families, friends and communities, ...

6 key AI and tech learnings from the CBAA Conference 2025

posted 17-12-2025

Tea Uglow This year’s CBAA Conference in Nipaluna/Hobart featured two sessions about AI and technology: Practical AI for Community Radio - Tea Uglow (Business Advisor, AI & Emerging ...

6 key sponsorship and fundraising learnings from the CBAA Conference 2025

posted 12-12-2025

Adrian Sargeant and Stephen Stockwell This year’s CBAA Conference in Nipaluna/Hobart featured three sessions on fundraising and sponsorship: Opening Keynote – Adrian Sargeant (Research ...

Update your station’s profile – FAQs

posted 04-12-2025

As always, December is when we ask you to update your station profile for us . This means we need you to provide your financial information for FY24/25 and review your key contacts. ...

The Community Radio Plus summer competition is back again

posted 27-11-2025

Win a $250 JB Hi-Fi voucher for your station! It's back! We're launching another Community Radio Plus competition just in time for summer. Play a package of professionally produced radio ...

NATIONAL CSAs: Suicide Prevention Project November 2025

posted 06-11-2025

For play: 1-30 November 2025 Download CSAs The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the November 2025 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness ...

Learn more about the Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice (2025)

posted 30-10-2025

The Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice (2025) took effect on 1 July 2025. Developed by the community broadcasting sector in consultation with the Australian Communications and Media ...

Congratulations to the winnners of the 2025 CBAA Community Broadcasting Awards