Beth Tracey and Micah Kickett this year’s CBAA Conference MCs

3 June 2026 The 2026 Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Conference will take place from the 22nd to 24th of October at the Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre....

CBAA launches Community Radio: Our National Sound podcast

2 June 2026 The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) has launched Community Radio: Our National Sound, a new podcast featuring Australian artists speaking about the vital...

Not just a broadcasting platform; the vital infrastructure holding up the broader Australian music industries – Report shows the value of community radio

18 May 2026 A new report released today through Monash and Griffith Universities has quantified the economic, social, and cultural heavy lifting done by Australia’s community radio...

Wisdom of Women in Media: Eliza Hull, Powerd Media Lead, CBAA

15 May 2026 Eliza Hull, Powerd Media Lead for the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is our tenth profile in this series. She was recently awarded an...

The voice of Moorabool Apple 98.5FM to close

14 May 2026 Just shy of its 40th anniversary, Victorian community radio station 3APL Apple 98.5FM is closing. A statement shared on May 12 on the station...

Increases for media in Federal Budget

13 May 2026 Most media organisations got some benefit from Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget, delivered last night. Facing a range of budgetary challenges from wars, rising...

Station Manager Matt Bern to depart Territory FM

11 May 2026 Matt Bern of Territory FM (TFM), Charles Darwin University (CDU)‘s radio station, is leaving for other opportunities after a decade as Station Manager and...

Entries now open for the 2026 Community Broadcasting Awards

3 May 2026 The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) has opened entries for the 2026 Community Broadcasting Awards, recognising excellence across Australia’s community radio sector. ...

Registrations now open for the 2026 CBAA Conference

31 March 2026 Registrations have now opened for the 2026 Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Conference, taking place from the 22nd to 24th of October at the...

Community Radio Network welcomes 6 new programs in 2026

26 March 2026 The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia’s Community Radio Network (CRN) will soon add six new programs to its national grid, following a call-out for submissions from stations across the country late last year. The new additions showcase the diversity, creativity and local expertise of community broadcasters, with music, science, culture, politics and storytelling programs now… Read More

Community broadcasting’s role in strengthening social cohesion highlighted during Harmony Week

18 March 2026 This is Harmony Week (16–22 March) and a good time to remember the important role community radio plays in reflecting Australia’s cultural diversity, with stations...

How community broadcasters can support the Emergency Action Alliance Middle East Appeal

17 March 2026 The Emergency Action Alliance (EAA) has launched a national Middle East Appeal to support people affected by the escalating humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza...

New Powerd Media podcast series to amplify the voices shaping the future of disability inclusion

9 March 2026 Building Inclusion: Australia’s Disability Strategy is new podcast series from the CBAA's Powerd Media amplifying the voices shaping the future of disability inclusion in Australia....

Call out to participate in community radio’s second census

10 February 2026 The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) have put the call out for participants in their second ever Community Radio Census. Information gathered on community radio...

CBAA seeking stories this World Radio Day

6 February 2026 Friday 13 February 2026 is World Radio Day, a global celebration recognising the power of radio to inform, connect and amplify diverse voices. The theme...

Sounds Like Harvey returns with Women in the Workforce, Harvey FM demonstrates the importance of digitising historical audio

5 February 2026 Deadline 2025 has now passed. That was the name of the initiative run by the National Film and Sound Archive and The Data and Digital...

CBAA’s Powerd Media lead Eliza Hull awarded OAM

27 January 2026 Award winning musician, writer and producer, disability advocate and Powerd Media lead for the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA), Eliza Hull, received an Order...

Community radio stations unite for National Day of Mourning

22 January 2026 Community radio stations Australia-wide will tonight observe a minute’s silence as part of a National Day of Mourning for victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) says that at times like this, community broadcasting has an important role to play in strengthening connection and understanding. “Community broadcasting is… Read More

Sydney community stations seeking Broadcast Technician

5 December 2025 Those in radio will know the value of skilled and reliable Broadcast Technicians because station equipment failure and natural disasters don't come with a calendar...

AusMusic T-Shirt Day – Radio comes together to support local artists

27 November 2025 Today is AusMusic T-Shirt Day with funds raised going to Support Act, the music industry's charity who provide crisis relief, mental health support, and wellbeing...

Tips for turning audio content into video: Emma Lawson at CBAA Conference

7 November 2025 Emma Lawson, Digital Producer at the ABC Innovation Lab, who recently led the ABC's first masterbrand account on TikTok, brought her extensive experience to the...

CBAA named Association of the Year

7 November 2025 Last night, November 6, at the Association Awards Dinner 2025, the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) was named Association of the Year. The Awards celebrate...

30 years for Radio Mansfield

5 November 2025 Radio Mansfield 99.7, located about 150km north-east of Melbourne, celebrated its 30th anniversary in October with a dinner, cake and additional honours to long standing...

On Air branding tips: Mike Byrne at CBAA Conference

5 November 2025 In a CBAA Conference workshop titled Foundations of On Air Broadcasting, Mike Byrne shared tips on how to grow and retain loyal audiences using strategic...

Strengthening society and giving people a voice: International insights at CBAA Conference

5 November 2025 "Community broadcasting is important for empowerment, strengthening society and giving people a voice," said Steve Ahern in a CBAA Conference session titled '5 Things To...

‘Use Amrap to find your people and get your music to those people’ – The Community Radio Airplay Charts showcases Australian music with something for everyone

28 October 2025 Community radio has always been a space for people to share and discover new Australian music and artists. The launch of the Community Radio Airplay...

Recognise your impact: Craig Reucassel at CBAA Conference

26 October 2025 “I’ve had a weird mix of careers,” said Craig Reucassel in a keynote speech to the CBAA Conference in Hobart. Known for his War on...

AI and Media: Opportunities, threats and trust at CBAA Conference

25 October 2025 “When ChatGPT was released, people were hit with the next wave of AI disruption, Generative Artificial Intelligence,” said Michael Davis from the UTS Centre for...

Yes, I want to give… hope: Fundraising methods at CBAA Conference keynote

24 October 2025 In the opening keynote of the CBBA conference, Adrian Sargeant, from the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy gave examples of successful fundraising methods from his research...

CBAA launches the Community Radio Air Charts

24 October 2025 The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) have launched the Community Radio Airplay Charts, a new weekly snapshot of Australian music being played on community...