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2015 CBAA Community Radio Awards

Helen Henry, 20th July 2015

Entries for the 2015 CBAA Community Radio Awards have just closed and the CBAA was pleased to receive a record number of entries this year.

Spectrum Review

Helen Henry, 8th July 2015

The Minister for Communications, Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, today released a report which recommends establishing a Digital Radio Planning Committee for regional Australia, chaired by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

Amrap chart wrap - 8 July 2015

Amrap, 8th July 2015

The Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service.

Radio NAIDOC logo

Digital Radio Project staff, 7th July 2015

Four community digital radio (DAB+) services based in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne & Perth will host a special 12-hour broadcast tomorrow to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

FBi Click DJs - photo credit to Liam Cameron

Digital Radio Project staff, 6th July 2015

It’s been 12 months since Sydney metro community radio station FBi launched their second station FBi Click, an exclusive mix of electronic and dance music on their dedicated DAB+ service.

Amrap Chart Wrap

Amrap, 1st July 2015

The Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service.  Amrap

CBAA Conference

Helen Henry, 30th June 2015

The CBAA is pleased to announce that registrations are now open for our annual national community broadcasting conference. Register now and save!

CRN Segments

mwalters, 30th June 2015

Access short content for your station or radio program. The first round of CRN Segments 2015 is available here. Are you a community radio broadcaster or producer and want to get involved? Applications for Round One in 2016 will open in February 2016.

Radio NAIDOC

Digital Radio Project staff, 30th June 2015

Radio NAIDOC is a live collaborative radio event on DAB+ next Wednesday, 8 July, broadcasting NAIDOC Week celebrations live on digital Indigenous stations across the country.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 26th June 2015

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
Running a board meeting at all can be difficult, let alone an effective one. Find out how you can turn your board meetings from drab and inefficient to lively, engaging and productive opportunities to engage with people who care deeply about your station.

CBAA Webinars

Danny Chifley, 26th June 2015

*Past webinar - click through to view webinar recording*
A webinar for stations looking to refine and improve upon their existing grant application process, as well as stations in the initial stages of seeking grant funding.

Amy Moon

Helen Henry, 24th June 2015

Yesterday evening, the JOY 94.9 Board announced the appointment of Amy Moon as the station's new General Manager.

Karena Wynn Moylan - Bay FM 99.9

Helen Henry, 23rd June 2015

Local Byron Bay community radio station Bay FM 99.9 has been recognised at the New York Festival's International Radio Program Awards 2015.

Fine Music 102.5 Live From Town Hall

Helen Henry, 22nd June 2015

Fine Music 102.5 will celebrate 40 years of FM broadcasting with a special live broadcast from Sydney Town Hall on 18 July.

Amrap Chart Wrap

Amrap, 16th June 2015

The Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service.  Amrap

CBF logo

Helen Henry, 16th June 2015

The CBF has published a consultation paper detailing a proposed new structure & governance model and is inviting comment and feedback on the proposed changes.

Modern Families and the Law image

mwalters, 16th June 2015

The Community Radio Network and JOY 94.9 presents a special Word For Word radio series - Modern Families and The Law. Hosted by award-winning producer and broadcaster Dean Beck, the series explores some of the legal difficulties and complexities faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people when interacting with the laws of the land.

Amrap Chart Wrap

Amrap, 10th June 2015

The Amrap Charts show the Top 10 tracks ordered for airplay by community broadcasters through Amrap’s AirIt music distribution service.  Amrap

2015 CBAA Community Radio Awards

Helen Henry, 10th June 2015

Entries for our annual awards celebrating excellence in community broadcasting are open now! Here are some tips for making yours shine!

Artsound FM's Jim Mooney

Helen Henry, 9th June 2015

Included on the Queen's Birthday honour list, Mooney has been recognised for his contribution to broadcast media and to the community. Congratulations from all of us at the CBAA!