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Latest CBF Grant Round Now Open

posted 8 days ago
The Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) has announced the opening of applications for Round 1 of its 2025/26 grants. This is a fantastic opportunity for community broadcasters to secure funding to ...

End of Life and Palliative Community Broadcasting Project - Edition 1 (NSW CSAs)

posted 19-12-2024
The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is pleased to welcome you to the first edition of Your Story, Your Decision, our end of life and palliative care project which has been produced with ...

Suicide Prevention Content for Broadcasters - January 2025

posted 18-12-2024
The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the January 2025 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian ...

New investments to support community media

posted 16-12-2024
Community broadcasters have welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of $27 million extra funding for community radio and television. Community broadcasting organisations are set to benefit ...

Airtime Access Guidance for Community Broadcasters

posted 11-12-2024
A topical issue in the last few weeks has been access fees for airtime, which has generated an unusual number of inquiries. Community broadcasting thrives on inclusivity and diversity, and it’s essential ...

Media Release: Pivotal role of First Nations media outlined in the Digital Inclusion Roadmap

posted 10-12-2024
A Roadmap to address barriers to digital inclusion of First Nations communities was released today in Sydney. The Roadmap highlights the pivotal role of First Nations media organisations and ...

Suicide Prevention Content for Broadcasters - December 2024

posted 06-12-2024
The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the December 2024 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian ...

Get to know our new programs hitting the CRN grid in 2025

posted 04-12-2024
After the first round of our new programming initiative, we are so excited to welcome an incredible group of new programs for you to enjoy throughout 2025. A lot of our new programs celebrate new Australian ...

Update Your Station’s Profile – FAQs

posted 02-12-2024
December is our annual opportunity to update your station profile. This means we need you to provide your financial information for FY23/24 and key contacts. This information is critical to ensure ...

How to reach listeners through the maze of digital listening devices

posted 20-11-2024
“I can play Spotify but I can’t find my local radio station” Digital Listening Habits Transform Radio Landscape AM, FM and DAB+ radio transmission are not going anywhere, at least in the short term. ...

Proposed new laws to access radio services on smart speakers

posted 20-11-2024
New legislation is being proposed by the Federal Government to secure the prominence of local radio services on smart speakers. This is really important to make sure listeners can easily access local radio ...

Community Radio Plus Summer 24-25 Competition

posted 18-11-2024
We're launching another Community Radio Plus competition this summer! Play our professionally produced radio promos this summer to go into the draw to win one of two $200 JB Hi-Fi vouchers! Simply ...

Community broadcasters recognised for their work during the COVID pandemic

posted 05-11-2024
Community broadcasters have been recognised for their role supporting communities in the pandemic by the Australian Governments Covid-19 Response I nquiry R eport . The ...

Celebrate Ausmusic Month with amrap.org.au

posted 01-11-2024
As Ausmusic Month kicks off, there’s no better time to celebrate and support the rich and diverse sounds Australian music has to offer. Whatever you present on community radio, add some Australian ...

Suicide Prevention Content for Broadcasters - November 2024

posted 29-10-2024
The Community Broadcasting Association is pleased to welcome you to the November 2024 content of our national suicide prevention and mental health awareness project, developed with the support of the Australian ...

2024 CBAA Community Broadcasting Awards Winners

posted 21-10-2024
This year's Community Broadcasting Awards were an exciting one for the sector, as we marked the 50th anniversary of both the CBAA's formation and the birth of community broadcasting in Australia. We also ...

Community Radio: Rising to the Challenge in a Changing Media Landscape

posted 21-10-2024
Following the 2024 Conference, CBAA CEO Jon Bisset reflects on the current state of community broadcasting and what lies ahead. Following the conclusion of the 2004 CBAA Conference, I’ve had time ...

2023-24 CBAA Annual Review and Financial Report Now Available

posted 18-10-2024
The 2023-2024 CBAA Annual Review and Financial Report are now available for viewing. These reports provide a detailed overview of what the CBAA has been doing to support the community broadcasting sector ...

The ACMA has approved the Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice 2025

posted 15-10-2024
The revised Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice (2025) have been registered by the A ustralian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA). The new C ommunity ...

Hyperlocal and Vital: The Role of Community Access Media in New Zealand

posted 14-10-2024
We recently spoke to Sasha Borissenko from the Community Access Media Alliance (CAMA) about the vital role community access media plays in New Zealand. As the representative body for 12 community access ...