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Danny Chifley, 28th February 2020

Volunteers are the lifeblood of the community broadcasting sector in Australia, with over 22,000 individuals contributing their time, talent and effort to serve their community.

Mitch Fuller, 26th February 2020

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Danny Chifley, 22nd February 2020

The Broadcasting Services Act (1992) stipulates broadcast law regarding media coverage of local, state and federal elections. It is the responsibility of every community broadcaster to ensure that these laws are observed, as a condition of the station's licence.

Danny Chifley, 20th February 2020

2SER 107.3 are seeking a highly-motivated Sponsorship & Partnerships Manager to continue the growth of the station’s partnership and sales portfolios. 

Katrina Hughes, 19th February 2020

The CBAA recently visited Parliament House in Canberra to discuss the vital role community radio plays in times of emergencies and disasters.

Katrina Hughes, 18th February 2020

In a major blow to press freedom in Australia, the Federal Court has ruled that the search warrants the Australian Federal Police used to raid the ABC last year were valid. The AJF believes the case underscores the urgent need for a Media Freedom Act, to protect the role of the press in keeping the government accountable.

Mitch Fuller, 17th February 2020

Music Moving the Metro Chart

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Danny Chifley, 12th February 2020

JOY 94.9, Australia’s LGBTIQA+ radio station, is looking for a skilled production and training leader to help deliver excellent quality audio and training products and services.

Mitch Fuller, 10th February 2020

Music Moving the Metro Chart

Katrina Hughes, 6th February 2020

Celebrate your station this World Radio Day - 13 February 2020. On World Radio Day, UNESCO calls on radio stations to uphold diversity, both in their newsroom and on the airwaves.

Mitch Fuller, 4th February 2020

Music Moving the Metro Chart

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Sharmaine Spencer, 30th January 2020

In very exciting news the CRN program Recorded Live is set to celebrate its 400th show in early March. Recorded Live is a ‘bite size’ 14 to 18 min live music show, with the focus on live Australian music from the last 4 decades.

Katrina Hughes, 29th January 2020

Welcome to the February 2020 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

Katrina Hughes, 28th January 2020

Australian Honours and Awards recognise the outstanding service and contributions of Australians. Recipients come from right across the country and from all walks of life. While some well-known people receive awards, many more are known only to those they help and serve day-in-day-out. All recipients are worthy of recognition and celebration.

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Sharmaine Spencer, 28th January 2020

CBAA 2019 Community Radio Awards winner for Excellence in Innovative Programming and Content, Checkpoint, is joining the CRN in 2020! 

Mitch Fuller, 28th January 2020

Music Moving the Metro Chart

Holly Friedlander Liddicoat, 23rd January 2020

Throughout the recent bushfire crisis and in the aftermath, community radio has remained a vital source of local emergency information and space for community connection.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 22nd January 2020

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording.*

With more listeners looking to connect with their station on a digital front, now is the best time to establish your station in the online sphere. RWS makes it easy and affordable for CBAA member stations of all shapes and sizes to create and manage their very own station websites. 

Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Sharmaine Spencer, 21st January 2020

Two time CBAA Community Radio Awards finalist and the winner of the 2018 award for Excellence in News & Current Affairs programming, Another World, is joining the CRN in 2020! 

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Danny Chifley, 20th January 2020

Sydney's radio reading service 2RPH seek a Sponsorship and Sales Manager, responsible for the growth and management of sponsorships, including programs and assets.