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Joshua Cole, 17th June 2024

This role is responsible for producing stories and bulletins for National Radio News. and will produce stories that reflect the principles of community broadcasting, showcasing diverse voices and perspectives and providing insights that aren’t generally reflected in other news outlets.

Hit The Right Note: Music Programming For Your Station

Joshua Cole, 12th June 2024

What does music mean to your station? Music programing can have a great effect for your station, from bringing your community together to new streams of sponsorship revenue. In this webinar, we'll look at how to approach music programming for your station, seek legal sources of music and set a solid foundation for future success.

Suicide Prevention Project June

Joshua Cole, 7th June 2024

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the June 2024 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health.

Isabella Lee, 5th June 2024

This past month we had stations nominate their Most Valuable Volunteers (MVV) as part of our celebrations for National Volunteer Week. The winner of the competition was Orietta Wheatley, who has volunteered at 3ZZZ for 30 years. Orietta has won tickets to the 2024 CBAA Conference.

Does your community radio station need to register as a charity

Joshua Cole, 5th June 2024

We've heard from members concerned about changes to reporting requirements for some not-for-profits. The CBAA is meeting with the ACNC shortly to discuss the issue and to discuss ways to ease the navigation of the issue by community radio stations. 

Noah Secomb and Alana Sunavratil

Joshua Cole, 22nd May 2024

The Federal Budget 2024, on Tuesday 14 May, resulted in a collaboration in the spirit of Roadmap 2033, between The WireNational Radio News2SER, Hornsby's Triple H and the Community Radio Network.

Real Carers Real Stories

Joshua Cole, 15th May 2024

These Carers Testimonials are an audio companion to the stunning Real Carers, Real Stories – In Their Own Words digital photographic exhibition by Effy Alexakis.
 
Budget 2024-2025

Joshua Cole, 15th May 2024

Last night’s Federal Budget has been disappointing for community broadcasters. The Budget for community broadcasters has been maintained – in line with the status quo – but it has failed to deliver the sustainable funding base required for community broadcasting to meet current demands and address the growing needs of our communities. 

CBAA Live Music Submission Still

Isabella Lee, 14th May 2024

CBAA's submission to the inquiry into Australia's live music industry, that spotlights the vital role that community broadcasters play in bolstering live music and Australian musicians.

Connecting With Your Community - From Good Concept to Exceptional Content

Joshua Cole, 13th May 2024

Have you ever had a great idea for a show or segment, but struggled to bring it to life? Great content starts with a spark, but turning that initial concept into a polished and engaging product is a multi-step journey. In this session, an experienced content director takes you through the entire creative process - from fleshing out that initial idea and stress-testing it, all the way to broadcasting the show or segment that connects with your community.

 
2024 Budget Night Broadcast

Joshua Cole, 9th May 2024

The Community Radio Network will broadcast the 2024 Federal Budget Live from Parliament, in a collaboration between The Wire, National Radio News, 2SER, Triple H and others.

Beyond the Microphone - Volunteering in Community Radio

Joshua Cole, 8th May 2024

Volunteers are the lifeblood of community radio. From our on air hosts to the back office and everything in between without volunteers community radio could not thrive.

National Strategy for Volunteering Badge

Joshua Cole, 8th May 2024

CBAA is thrilled to announce our official commitment as a supporter of the National Strategy for Volunteering.

2024 CBAA Conference 17-19 October 2024

Joshua Cole, 7th May 2024

We're excited to announce that the premier event in community broadcasting is taking place from 17-19 October at QT Gold Coast, and registration and award entries are now open.

Isabella Lee, 2nd May 2024

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the May 2024 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health.

Isabella Lee, 1st May 2024

International Jazz Day (30 April) celebrates jazz around the world and is marked by Eastside Radio with a special day of broadcasting, featuring 24 hours of jazz music. 

 
 

Isabella Lee, 1st May 2024

Celebrate National Volunteer Week by sharing your Most Valuable Volunteers (MVV) and enter to win!

WEBINAR Social Media Starter Kit for Community Broadcasters

Joshua Cole, 23rd April 2024

Is your station making the most out of social media? With tweaks to how you post you can turn your station's online presence into one that is professional and relevant to your community.

 

*Past webinar, click through to listen to recording*

How We Shape the News Webinar

Joshua Cole, 11th April 2024

Community Radio is committed to delivering news that speaks with an independent voice and on behalf of the community. It needs to offer a diversity of voices and perspectives that are not always heard in mainstream media. So how does the sector go about creating an editorial agenda and developing stories that reflect this goal? 

 

*Past webinar, click through to listen to recording*

Suicide Prevention April 2024

Joshua Cole, 28th March 2024

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the April 2024 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian Government Department of Health.