Can't attend the CBAA Conference? Watch the it LIVE Streaming on Facebook
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We know that not everyone is able to join us at this year’s Conference, so we’ll be live streaming some of our sessions on Friday 25 October and Saturday 26 October, as well as the CBAA Community Radio Awards Dinner on Saturday night from 6.30 pm.
Head to our Facebook Page and feel part of the action! |
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Want to know more about the National Listener Survey?
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Lock in your meeting time with McNair at the CBAA Conference 2019!
Christian and Angela from McNair yellowSquares want to answer all your questions about the National Listener Survey! You can book a 1:1 meeting with them during one of the Conference breaks on Friday 25 October and Saturday 26 October.
All you need to do is click on McNair yellowSquares in the Sponsors Section on the homepage of the Conference App, find 'Book Meeting' and select a time slot - it's that simple. You can add comments in your booking and chat directly with Christian via the App in preparation for your meeting.
Click here to gain access to the Conference App. There are limited time slots available, so book now! |
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The CBAA has joined the Australia's Right to Know coalition of media organisations to call for greater protections for #mediafreedom. This campaign is a culmination of efforts by Australia's leading media organisations and industry groups, over a decade, to protect the Australian public's right to know.
Find out more and get involved!
#RightToKnow |
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3C Media – Issue 9 available online now
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3CMedia is a scholarly e-journal which provides a forum for promoting, reporting and debating research in the community broadcasting sector. The 3CMedia e-journal is published regularly by the CBAA. Special issues of the journal are also published occasionally, in response to demand and the availability of suitable material.
Issue 9 - October 2019 is now available for viewing. |
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Lithgow’s EZYFM has its final broadcast
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| After 16 years on air, Lithgow's community radio station EZYFM officially had its last broadcast on Monday, October 14. Due to lack of volunteers, the station had to make the unfortunate decision not to renew their broadcasting license and close its doors. For further details on this story, click here to read the article from the Lithgow Mercury. |
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| Photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash |
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Grants for Regional Communities
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Are you a regional station? Are you in a grant affected area? Check out these grants.
Tackling Tough Times Together
The Tackling Tough Times Together grant program helps communities access the resources they need to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought. Grants are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly. Find out more.
Strengthening Rural Communities
The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program aims to give the thousands of small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia an opportunity to apply for funding that can support broad community needs. The Strengthening Rural Communities program has two funding tiers, Small & Vital grants and Larger Leverage grants. Find out more. |
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Mount Barker Community Radio Broadcasting Licence Applications
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| The ACMA is inviting applications for an analogue community radio broadcasting licence in Mount Barker, SA. The ACMA will only accept applications from companies that are formed in Australia or in an external territory and represent a community interest. Applications close midnight AEST, Friday 29 November 2019. For more information and the necessary documents, head to the ACMA’s website. |
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| Pictured above: Andrew Farr, Image from Great Lakes FM Website |
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Andrew Farr, Great Lakes FM, has sadly passed away
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| The CBAA is saddened to learn about the passing of Andrew Farr, General Manager of Great Lakes FM. Andrew started at Great Lakes FM in 2003 as a presenter, including as breakfast presenter for many years. His contribution to the station and the sector will be sorely missed. Click here for more information on Andrew's life at the station. You can also read an interview with Andrew from 2015 in Issue 103 of Manning-Great Lakes Focus. |
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Pictured above: Sahara Beck
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Brisbane songstress Sahara Beck is back at the top of the Regional chart with another adrenalized shot of art-pop on Queen of Hearts. At number one on the Metro chart this week are The Pink Tiles with Have You Heard? Click here for all the chart news!
If you are a community broadcaster and looking to find the latest tracks from across the country, get involved with CBAA Amrap's AirIt and start browsing what Australia's independent music scene has to offer! |
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Position: Grants Officer - CBAA, Sydney
CBAA is seeking someone with experience who is ready to take the next step in their career to help further develop our program.
Volunteer: Music Manager - Eastside Radio, Sydney
Eastside Radio is on the look out for their 2020 Music Manager.
Position: Campaign Coordinator - Spots & Space, Sydney
Spots & Space seek an experienced administration person to be responsible for acquitting advertising campaigns on a three day basis per week.
For more information on any of the jobs listed, please visit the CBAA's Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities page. |
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| The CBAA office will be closed on Monday 28 October following a successful Conference 2019. We’ll be back on board refreshed from Tuesday 29 October. |
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