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National Listener Survey July 2017 Figure

Helen Henry, 12th July 2017

The latest listener survey for Australia’s community radio sector shows the highest national listenership on record. 

2017 CBAA Awards

Helen Henry, 28th June 2017

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia has today revealed the finalists in its 2017 CBAA Community Radio Awards.

Learning for Purpose

hfriedlander, 27th June 2017

This July the Learning for Purpose initiative, through the Centre for Social Impact at the University of Western Australia will launch the largest research study ever on and for not-for-profit employees and volunteers working at all levels.

TV

Helen Henry, 27th June 2017

Minister for Communications announces further extension to assist transition to online streaming.

Keep Community Radio

Helen Henry, 26th June 2017

On 22 June 2017, a motion was passed in the Senate supporting community radio’s important role in providing a platform for diverse voices in an increasingly consolidated media landscape.

hfriedlander, 22nd June 2017

4ZZZ are working towards including more people with a disability at the station. In what is a national first for community radio, 4ZZZ have appointed a Station Advocate for people with disabilities.

2ser New York Festival award trophies

Helen Henry, 21st June 2017

The Sydney station has been recognised at this year's New York Festivals Radio Awards.

Donate Life

Helen Henry, 20th June 2017

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is amongst the 16 recipients of Australian Government Community Awareness Grants for projects aimed at increasing the number of registered organ and tissue donors. 

Broadband for the Bush

hfriedlander, 20th June 2017

Closing the digital divide between the bush and metropolitan areas is no small task. Improving availability and affordability of services, setting minimum service standards and guarantees, and advancing digital literacy remain key priorities to enable rural and remote businesses and communities to participate and prosper in the digital global economy.

CONVERGE

hfriedlander, 31st May 2017

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander media workers and organisations from across Australia met up at CONVERGE, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Media Summit, in Alice Springs on Monday, 22 May - Wednesday, 24 May. 

Conference Workshop

Helen Henry, 25th May 2017

The CBAA is seeking submissions from those interested in running a workshop at this year’s conference being held on the Gold Coast from 9 - 12 November 2017. 

Viv Fantin

Lachlan Wyllie, 10th May 2017

Throughout her career, Accredited Creative Coach Viv Fantin has learned a thing or two about stress, and she's here to share her learnings with you.

Keep Community Radio

hfriedlander, 4th May 2017

The community broadcasting sector today welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to increase sector funding by $6.1m over two years. 

CBX April 2017 cover

Helen Henry, 21st April 2017

The April 2017 edition of CBX includes some of the latest Australian community radio research, articles on compelling storytelling and features on community broadcasters from across the country.

Sancha Donald

hfriedlander, 6th April 2017

Following an extensive recruitment process by the Board of 2RPH, the community broadcaster to people with disabilities has appointed Sancha Donald to the role of General Manager of the station.

hfriedlander, 10th March 2017

A new report from the Community Broadcasting Foundation, published today, shows that participation in community radio can significantly reduce social isolation and loneliness.

3KND

hfriedlander, 7th March 2017

Farewell to Jim Remedio and welcome to Gerry 'Gman' Lyons.

Chelsea Deeley 2

hfriedlander, 1st March 2017

When I first walked up the stairs and into Eastside Radio, the idea of being an on-air presenter was the furthest thing from my mind.

2MBS logo

hfriedlander, 24th February 2017

Sydney’s North Shore based classical and jazz radio station, Fine Music 102.5, opened its studio doors last Sunday and welcomed Sydney’s next generation of classical music lovers to their brand-new Learning Centre.

James Findlay

enadmin, 15th February 2017

James Findlay and Adrian McEniery will soon be graduates from the AFTRS 100% online Radio Content and Program Director’s Course, but they are already reaping the benefits of the learning combined with years of their own hard work and determination. Both have secured great new jobs – James at Triple J and Adrian at 3MBS Melbourne.

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