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Joshua Cole, 21st October 2022

CBAA has a range of resources for stations that are considering or already engaged in emergency broadcasting, covering everything from the basics how to handle the trauma and stress that can build while reporting on challenging circumstances.

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hfriedlander, 31st March 2021

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) is thrilled to share that From the Embers—a podcast series recounting the experiences of communities affected by the 2019-20 bushfires—was named as highly commended in the Podcasting category at Melbourne Press Club’s 2020 Quill Awards, announced at the annual ceremony on Friday, 26 March

From the Embers podcast

hfriedlander, 30th October 2020

Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements releases report.

Braidwood FM donated radios

hfriedlander, 23rd October 2020

The CBAA is pleased to see the Federal Government's recognition of the community broadcasting sector's hard word and dedication throughout and in the aftermath of Black Summer.

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hfriedlander, 4th September 2020

Emergency broadcasting, Radiocommunications Bill, ACCC's News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code.

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hfriedlander, 27th May 2020

The devastating bushfires that impacted vast regions of Australia towards the end of 2019 and into 2020 saw over 80 community radio stations broadcasting in fire affected areas or to fire affected communities.

Braidwood FM donated radios

hfriedlander, 14th May 2020

The CBAA highlights the role played by community broadcasters during the 2019-20 bushfire emergencies and other natural disasters.

Katrina Hughes, 19th February 2020

The CBAA recently visited Parliament House in Canberra to discuss the vital role community radio plays in times of emergencies and disasters.

hfriedlander, 23rd January 2020

Throughout the recent bushfire crisis and in the aftermath, community radio has remained a vital source of local emergency information and space for community connection.

Katrina Hughes, 20th January 2020

Increasingly community broadcasters are taking on the responsibility of providing warnings and other information to their communities in times of emergency.

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Helen Henry, 17th December 2015

Summer is here and, unfortunately, that means increased chance of emergencies such as bushfires. Community radio stations can play an important role in sharing warnings and information with communities.

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Helen Henry, 18th February 2015

The role of community broadcasters as conveyers of emergency information to their local communities is a topic of increasing relevance.

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enadmin, 30th October 2014

Radio KLFM is now an official emergency broadcaster after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Minister for Police, Emergency and Bushfire Response Kim Wells MP at the State Control Centre in Melbourne on Wednesday 29 october 2014.

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enadmin, 16th September 2013

Seven UGFM Broadcasters have received the National Emergency Medal at a ceremony held by the Murrindindi Shire Council.