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Isabella Lee, 27th March 2024

For Jon King, station manager of 3ZZZ, “every day and every week” is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, where it is important to remember that this happened not too long ago.

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Frieda Lee, 27th March 2024

It’s been a busy few weeks for sector advocacy. The CBAA has met with over 50 politicians to build support for Roadmap 2033. We made important submissions, in particular advocating for the role of community radio in the providing news services.

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Joshua Cole, 27th March 2024

Salt 1065 is looking for an experienced manager to connect with their valued supporters and lead the local team in this exciting ministry. This rare role located at theirr Sunshine Coast office is ideal for a leader with a genuine passion for the Purpose and Strategic Intent of Salt 1065 and who displays the values of being humble, being real, and being all in.

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Frieda Lee, 26th March 2024

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) welcomes the passing of legislation that guarantees community television will stay on air and gives Channel 31 Melbourne and Geelong and Channel 44 Adelaide greater certainty for the future.

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Joshua Cole, 26th March 2024

Working under direction of the station manager, using some discretion and judgement, and will provide technical advice and support to staff, clients and volunteers as required.

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Joshua Cole, 26th March 2024

The CBAA Complaints and Disputes Toolkit is an invaluable resource for community radio stations aiming to establish or refine a system for managing complaints and disputes efficiently and effectively. 

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Isabella Lee, 13th March 2024

Last Friday on 8 March, Castlemaine’s MainFM had a day full of live broadcasting at their radio picniccelebrating the contribution and achievements of women near and far

Jane Liang, 8th March 2024

Currently Station Manager at Melbourne's 3RRR, Dave Houchin has experience working in metro and sub-metro community broadcasters in Victoria and Western Australia, starting as a volunteer presenter

Jane Liang, 8th March 2024

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia seeks to engage an API and integrations developer to forward the organisation’s work to survey and assess the programming and music put to air on

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Joshua Cole, 8th March 2024

In celebration of International Women's Day 2024 we want to highlight programs available via the Community Radio Network that are produced by and for people who identify as women or non-binary.

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Joshua Cole, 7th March 2024

Three D Radio will be hosting an exciting on-site broadcast live from WOMADelaide!

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Joshua Cole, 7th March 2024

The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the March 2024 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the

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Joshua Cole, 7th March 2024

Spots & Space (spotsandspace.com.au) are looking for a full-time advertising campaign coordinator to join our close-knit team in Alexandria.

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Joshua Cole, 27th February 2024

As the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras approaches, and following the recent Midsumma Pride March, we're reaching out to community radio presenters who are producing content by and for the LGBTQIA+ community. In this instalment we speak to Blair Martin, Host/Producer of Queer Radio on 4ZZZ.

Succession Planning Webinar

Joshua Cole, 27th February 2024

In this session we focus on succession planning, breaking knowledge silos and safeguarding your station for the future.

Webinar - What to know about cyber security for your station

Joshua Cole, 20th February 2024

Charities and not-for-profits are prime targets for cyber-attacks and privacy breaches. In this environment, it is essential that directors and executives of charities and not-for-profits are vigilant regarding cyber security and meeting privacy requirements. In this session we will discuss some of the risks to be aware of, regarding cyber security and privacy, and how charities and not-for-profits can be prepared to respond effectively to cyber-attacks and privacy breaches.

*Past webinar, click through to watch recording*

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Jane Liang, 15th February 2024

We're saddened to hear of Chris Cobcroft's passing after a long illness.

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Joshua Cole, 14th February 2024

Australia's music punches above its weight on the world stage, but at home it can be hard for new acts to be heard amongst industry titans. Community radio provides a place for up-and-coming artists to be heard, broadcasting around 37% Australian music, well above the required quota of 25%. 

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Joshua Cole, 14th February 2024

Tuesday 13 February saw broadcasters and the broader community celebrate community radio as part of World Radio Day.

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Joshua Cole, 13th February 2024

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and self-motivated manager of community radio to apply their radio and coordination skills with an Indigenous-owned media organisation.