Community Broadcasting Foundation

15/06/2026

Technorama Australia's next TR26 Roadshow is on the Gold Coast QLD from 24 - 26 July - bringing together station managers, volunteers, presenters, trainers, community media leaders and more.

Register before 18 June using the code 'BROADCAST' for discounted registration. More info below.

Community broadcasting faces many challenges, but one thing remains constant: strong stations are built by dedicated people.
TR26 Roadshow brings together station managers, board members, volunteers, presenters, trainers, producers, technicians, and community media leaders from across Australia.
Discover practical ideas, real-world solutions, and valuable connections that can help your station thrive well into the future.
🎟️ Save $15 on your registration with code BROADCAST before 18 June 2026.
📍 Sofitel Gold Coast, Broadbeach QLD
📅 24-26 July 2026
Register now:
https://technorama.org.au

15/06/2026

First Sounds Volume 14 has arrived - featuring the best new music from First Nations artists across the country!

Community broadcasters can now access the full compilation including broadcast-ready tracks and artist info available from Amrap, to help bring more First Nations music to audiences nationwide.

First Sounds is a partnership project between Community Broadcasting Association of Australia's AMRAP and Gadigal Information Service / Koori Radio 93.7FM (GIS), supported by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia.

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) and Gadigal Information Service / Koori Radio (GIS) are proud to announce the release of First Sounds Volume 14, a specially curated national music compilation celebrating outstanding new music from First Nations artists across Australia.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to all those who were recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for their exceptional services to their community.

Outstanding to see a number of individuals from community broadcasting - including past and present contributors to the sector - included in this year’s celebrations.

10/06/2026

Entries are open for CBAA's Community Broadcasting Awards until 22 June 11:59 PM AEST.

Celebrating excellence in community broadcasting across 25 diverse award categories, you are invited to highlight the people, programs and initiatives that make your station shine.

The Awards Gala will be held at Nyaal Banyul Convention Centre on Saturday 24 October, the last night of this year's Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Conference.

Nominate now via link below.

⏰There's just over TWO WEEKS left to get your entries in for community broadcasting's night of nights, the Community Broadcasting Awards 2026.⏰

Pictured here is Pam Boland winning the Outstanding Presenter award at last year's gala night in Nipaluna/Hobart. That look of joy could be yours this year!

Get your nomination in now to be in the winning: https://cbaa.awardsplatform.com/

10/06/2026

Community Cup is back in Naarm/Melbourne this Sunday 14 June!

Watch the Megahertz take on the Rockdogs in this beloved annual charity match between community broadcasters and local musos to raise funds for Reclink Australia at Victoria Park, Abbotsford.

PBS 106.7FM Melbourne Triple R - 3RRR 102.7FM Reclink Australia Community Cup

09/06/2026

Attending a community broadcasting sector conference and hearing the work of others in multicultural broadcasting, Jimmy Li was inspired to start the 'Her Quiet Strength' project.

A year later at the Multicultural Voices Australia conference, he shared about his experiences capturing migrant stories in Mandarin for Goulburn Valley's ONE FM - focusing on the stories of migrant Chinese women building new lives in regional Victoria.

"I just wanted to explore more about the journey and see what these women have been getting through, overcoming" Jimmy told multicultural broadcasters from across Australia.

The Mandarin Program with Jimmy and the 'Her Quiet Strength' project airs on ONE FM 98.5 Shepparton and is available on your favourite podcasting platforms.

03/06/2026

Today on Mabo day, the final day of National Reconciliation Week, the Community Broadcasting Foundation team went on an Wurundjeri cultural walkshop led by Googar Jack George. A big thank you to Jack for sharing his incredible knowledge, stories and insights - and for deepening our understanding of place, history and continuing connection to Country.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn and reflect together this .

02/06/2026

Get your nominations in for the First Nations Media Australia Awards 2026:

🏆✨ Nominations are now open for the 2026 First Nations Media Awards! ✨🏆

🎙️ First Nations Media Australia is proud to celebrate the incredible achievements, storytelling, innovation and leadership across the First Nations media industry.

🎬 The awards recognise excellence across a range of categories, including Major Awards, Content Awards and Development Awards — celebrating individuals, organisations, productions and projects making a meaningful impact across First Nations media.

📻 We’re inviting nominations from FNMA members working across radio, broadcasting, print, digital, television, film and online media platforms.

🌟 Do you know an individual, organisation, program or production making a difference in First Nations media? Now is the time to recognise and celebrate their work.

📩 Submit your nomination today and help celebrate the voices and stories shaping our industry.
https://au.entegy.events/converge26/Awards

Entries close Monday 20 July 2026

02/06/2026

Hope 103.2 shares some of the latest research about community broadcasting and reflects on the power of connection.

"We’re not just a radio station. We’re a Christian media ministry, and everything we do, every song we play, every conversation we broadcast, every piece of content we create, flows from a belief that media can carry something deeper than entertainment. It can carry hope."

Full story in the comments.

01/06/2026

Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the Australian Audio Awards! Wonderful to see an incredible and diverse mix of storytelling, news and podcasts, including strong representation from the community broadcasting sector. Shout outs to:

Bay FM 99.9 - Byron Bay Australia's Narratives Library National edition - Winner of Best Small Specialist Program

Phoenix FM 106.7 MHz's Live Music Bendigo Inc. - Winner of Best Small Australian Music Show/Music Programmer

Wild Horse FM 997 Community Radio's Shoot The Breeze - Winner of Best Small Non-Commercial Program