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Joint statement regarding Vision Australia Radio digital transition

posted 2 days ago
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 5 days ago
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 5 days ago
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 5 days ago
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 19 days ago
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 24 days ago
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 ...

Community broadcasters invited to support Emergency Action Alliance Middle East Appeal

posted 17-03-2026
The Emergency Action Alliance (EAA) has launched a national Middle East Appeal to support people affected by the escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza and the West ...

Community Radio Plus: You played it and your listeners responded

posted 13-03-2026
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 10-03-2026
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 06-03-2026
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 05-03-2026
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 03-03-2026
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 13-02-2026
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 ...