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Joshua Cole, 11th September 2023

We would like to advise musicians and broadcasters that the CBAA is discontinuing the Amrap CD Mailout service towards the end of 2023. 

Amy Leiper, 21st June 2022

The First Nations Media Australia's indigiTUBE project and Amrap announce that First Sounds Volume 9 is open for submissions. Entries are open now and close on Monday 18 July.

Frieda Lee, 18th May 2022

Labor's win secures $12m promise for community radio.

hfriedlander, 24th March 2022

One of the CBAA’s key priorities is to remain engaged with, and responsive to, the needs of our members, and advocate for change in the interests of members and our sector in general. We're pleased to announce the release of our Member and Stakeholder Engagement Framework.

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hfriedlander, 27th July 2021

We are making changes to our Privacy Policy to ensure it keeps pace with the way we operate as the peak body for the community radio broadcasting sector. This includes the way we interact with you, the way we store personal information about you, the way we might use that information, and the ways and reasons we might share it.

Alex Crerar, 7th July 2021

This series was created to highlight emerging artists from around the world. The CBAA's own Andrew Khedoori has kicked off the series by showcasing some incredible Australian artists.

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hfriedlander, 2nd June 2021

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia and First Nations Media Australia are thrilled to continue showcasing new and emerging First Nations artists from around Australia with the release of First Sounds Volume 5

Danny Chifley, 18th February 2021

Facebook’s decision to block the sharing of news content on its platform has significantly impacted hundreds of community broadcasters, whose pages are now blank – including First Nations media organisations, faith-based, regional and multicultural broadcasters.

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hfriedlander, 9th September 2020

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hfriedlander, 19th March 2020

The CBAA supports Community Council of Australia's open letter to governments across Australia. David Crosbie and Tim Costello make seven suggestions as to how government can work more effectively with charities over the coming months.

Katrina Hughes, 3rd March 2020

​The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia and First Nations Media Australia are thrilled to announce the 12 artists chosen for First Sounds Volume One, featuring new and emerging First Nations artists from around Australia.

Katrina Hughes, 31st December 2019

With 2019 coming to a close, the CBAA would like to share just a few highlights of our year.

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Katrina Hughes, 6th December 2019

Are you a community radio broadcaster or station? Join the mailing list to receive First Sounds, a compilation of new and emerging First Nations musicians.

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Katrina Hughes, 29th November 2019

The deadline for First Nations artists to be considered for the inaugural First Sounds compilation, due out early 2020, has been extended to Saturday 14 December 2019.

Katrina Hughes, 13th November 2019

Welcome to the October 2019 issue of CBX Magazine, where we pay tribute to Stephen ‘The Ghost’ Walker, who sadly passed away earlier this year, and feature Wilcannia River Radio, winners of the Tony Staley Award 2019 for Excellence in Community Broadcasting at the CBAA Community Radio Awards. And much more!

Illustration: Christine Marshall, broadcaster at Wangki Radio

Katrina Hughes, 5th November 2019

The CBAA Conference 2019 was held in Melbourne from 24-27 October and featured an inspiring and eclectic program.

hfriedlander, 31st October 2019

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Sector Roundtable August 2019

hfriedlander, 12th September 2019

An opportunity to share information, network, and help each other strengthen all aspects of the community broadcasting sector.

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Katrina Hughes, 11th September 2019

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) has received funding from the Australia Council for the Arts in their recent grant round, and is excited to partner with First Nations Media Australia on a new initiative to raise the profile of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists – helping to share their songs and stories.

Katrina Hughes, 10th September 2019

Last week was a big week at BIGSOUND in Brisbane for community broadcasting!