Community Broadcasting Association of Australia

28/09/2025

Want to join the discussion around how we align opportunities of AI with our sector's goals, values and principles?

Meet Dr Michael Davis, a research fellow at the UTS Centre for Media Transition, where he leads the information integrity research program. His current research focuses on the impact of generative AI on news and the digital information ecosystem and regulatory responses to misinformation.

Find the full program here: https://loom.ly/JlrWY5U

26/09/2025

The First Sounds initiative delivers ready-to-air First Nations music to community radio stations nationwide via Amrap – helping stations amplify First Nations music and voices across Australia.

Volume 13 is now open for artist submissions and we encourage artists to submit their songs via firstsounds.amrap.org.au

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The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA), in partnership with Gadigal Information Service / Koori Radio (GIS), is proud to announce the return of First Sounds, with submissions now open for Volume 13.

26/09/2025

Good governance is the backbone of a healthy station, but how do you put principles into practice when things get messy?

Take part in this CBAA Conference workshop with Kate James, Trainer in Governance and Community Leadership at the CMTO . Explore real-world scenarios, navigate conflict and power dynamics, and gain practical tools to support strong decision-making.

Walk away with the confidence and frameworks you need to lead through complexity and help your station thrive.

See the full program and register now: https://bit.ly/47hQqSg

25/09/2025

CBAA welcomes the appointment of former Attorney-General Prof the Hon Michael Lavarch AO to the role of President of the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

CBAA President Jacquie Riddell said of Prof Lavarch's appointment, "His knowledge of politics, finance and not-for-profit governance will be a great asset to the community broadcasting sector.”

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The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) warmly welcomes Professor the Hon Michael Lavarch AO to his new role as President of the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF). 

24/09/2025

Mis- and disinformation is everywhere. How can community broadcasters help audiences separate fact from fiction?

Join Holly Nott, Director of Editorial Partnerships at AAP FactCheck , for a practical CBAA Conference session on detecting and managing mis/disinformation. You’ll gain the tools and confidence to support your presenters, apply editorial standards on air, and balance free expression with accurate, trustworthy content.

This is a must-attend session for anyone involved in broadcasting at their station.

See the full program and register now: https://bit.ly/47hQqSg

23/09/2025

World News Day is a reminder of why trusted, independent journalism matters.

Community radio plays a vital role in keeping local voices heard, sharing stories that matter most, and providing reliable information to communities across Australia.

How is your station marking World News Day?

World News Day highlights the power of fact-based journalism, uniting newsrooms worldwide on 28 September to promote truth and media literacy.

22/09/2025

Print Radio Tasmania marked 40 years of service with a special reception at Government House, hosted by the Governor of Tasmania, Barbara Baker.

The milestone event recognised the station’s long history of providing accessible radio services and celebrated the contributions of volunteers, alongside the announcement of new leadership and upcoming projects.

Congratulations and we look forward to hosting Vice President Honor Marino at our The Future is Accessible session during the CBAA Conference next month.

Read more via radioinfo.com.au

To mark four decades of inclusion and accessibility as well as the contributions of volunteers, Her Excellency the Honourable Barbara Baker AC, Governor of Tasmania, hosted a special reception at Government House to celebrate Print Radio Tasmania.

22/09/2025

Want to discover new strategies to strengthen your music programming, and build a foundation for long-term success?

Join Andrew Khedoori, the Music Director of the CBAA to learn how to streamline your music programming and enhance your listener engagement.

See the rest of the CBAA Conference program and register here: https://bit.ly/47hQqSg

20/09/2025

How do community media journalists build networks, uncover the stories that matter, and earn the trust of a growing audience?

Join our panel of community media journalists as they explore how to source local stories, build trusted networks, and grow engaged audiences through quality news and current affairs, featuring:

Bob Burton, Co-Founder, Tasmanian Inquirer
Emma Myers, Journalist, CBAA & Powerd
Shakeel Sahib, Grants Officer, 2MFM

Walk away with practical insights to strengthen news and storytelling at your station.

See the full program here: https://bit.ly/47hQqSg

19/09/2025

It’s great to see Queensland’s Minister for Women and Women's Economic Security, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Minister for Multiculturalism, the Hon Fiona Simpson MP, visit Brisbane’s multicultural broadcaster 4EB this week.

The Minister met with staff, volunteers and board members, shared in Maōri Language Week celebrations, and saw firsthand the impact of ethnic and multicultural broadcasting.

Visits like this remind us of the vital role stations such as 4EB play in strengthening communities, celebrating diversity and ensuring all voices are heard across the airwaves.

The Minister is pictured here being interviewed by 4EB's Eduardo Jordan.

18/09/2025

Are you ready to get behind the mic?

CMTO and 4ZZZ are running free radio training workshops this October for First Nations folk who would like to become a qualified 4ZZZ announcer.

Pass the Mic is a free community radio training program for First Nations folks run by 4ZZZ and the CMTO.

Become a qualified 4ZZZ announcer and learn everything there is to know about making radio in the process!

The training course is held over 4 days across two weekends in October at Triple A (West End) and 4ZZZ (Fortitude Valley) on the lands of the Turrbal, Jagera and Yuggera people.

For more information, head to: https://4zzz.org.au/training

18/09/2025

We want to recognise those in the sector who have passed away this year and acknowledge their contributions at the Community Broadcasting Awards in Hobart this October. If you would like a member of your community to be appreciated this year, please send their name, your station, and a photo to [email protected].