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The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is this Thursday, 21 March, and the Australian Govern...
18/03/2024

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is this Thursday, 21 March, and the Australian Government marks this week as Harmony Week.

It's a great time to remember the ongoing work by dedicated ethnic and multicultural broadcasters and other stations whose programming provides a vital connection to language and culture.

Nembc - National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council is the body that represents and advocates for these broadcasters, find out more about their work at https://www.nembc.org.au/

Find out more about the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination at https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day

Find out more about Harmony Week at https://www.harmony.gov.au/

Some good Monday morning news from our friends in the UK.A study by researchers at the University of Northampton suggest...
17/03/2024

Some good Monday morning news from our friends in the UK.

A study by researchers at the University of Northampton suggests that community radio has an 'overwhelmingly positive' effect on health, employment and community cohesion.

"Listeners understand their communities better and take part in community activities more frequently, they are more able to cope with stress and more likely to take advantage of help available to them."

RadioToday

Local community radio has an ‘overwhelmingly positive’ impact on health, employment, and community cohesion according to the latest research carried out by the University of Northampton.

Can you believe we’re at the end of the first round of the 2024 season? Neither can we, which is why we’ve been relisten...
15/03/2024

Can you believe we’re at the end of the first round of the 2024 season? Neither can we, which is why we’ve been relistening to the past games on the Community Radio Plus App. Make sure you tune into tomorrow night's game on the Community Radio Plus app. Credit to the NIRS - National Indigenous Radio Service for being the broadcaster and the Community Broadcasting Foundation for supporting.

Don’t have the app? Download it at communityradio.plus

The AFL has just kicked off and it's set to be a big one with the last season being arguably the best one ever! Don’t mi...
14/03/2024

The AFL has just kicked off and it's set to be a big one with the last season being arguably the best one ever! Don’t miss out on the biggest night in Australian sports and catch it all on the Community Radio Plus App. Enjoy the coverage on 100.9fm Noongar Radio, ONE FM Shepparton Radio or Bumma Bippera-Media.

Credit to the NIRS - National Indigenous Radio Service for being the broadcaster and the Community Broadcasting Foundation for supporting.

Don’t have the app? Download it at communityradio.plus

Congratulations to Brisbane fine music station 4MBS Classic FM which raised $75k as part of its recent radiothon! The st...
14/03/2024

Congratulations to Brisbane fine music station 4MBS Classic FM which raised $75k as part of its recent radiothon! The station is also celebrating its 45th birthday, which it marked last week at a reception held by the station's Patron, the Governor of Queensland.

📻 RADIOTHON RESULT! 📻

THANK YOU to everyone who supported 4MBS during our Radiothon over the last two weekends, as we celebrated our 45th anniversary!

We raised $75,000!

Your subscriptions and donations will help us to continue to bring you fine music, 24/7, and support local musicians.

If you didn't get a chance to subscribe or donate, and would still like to, please follow the links below.

SUBSCRIBE/RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION:
https://www.4mbs.com.au/get-involved/subscription-2/

DONATE:
https://www.4mbs.com.au/donate/

It's always good to see politicians giving time to community radio, and yesterday Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and th...
13/03/2024

It's always good to see politicians giving time to community radio, and yesterday Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and the member for Albert Park Nina Taylor MP stopped by Melbourne station JOY 94.9.

Are there any local politicians on your station's wishlist for a visit? Let us know in the comments.

Vision Australia's radio and library teams are collaborating to present an immersive experience of different ways of wri...
13/03/2024

Vision Australia's radio and library teams are collaborating to present an immersive experience of different ways of writing and reading for people who are blind or have low vision, which will feature as part of the Brimbank Writers and Readers Festival on 22 March.

Read My Way, held at the Sunshine Library (Vic), will take people on a journey through audio, braille and tactile literacy and learning.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/4ab1fnv

Vision Australia Radio

Can you guess the number 1 reason why people tune into community radio? Local news. Keep your listeners up to date with ...
12/03/2024

Can you guess the number 1 reason why people tune into community radio? Local news.

Keep your listeners up to date with hourly international, national and local news with the National Radio News. With exclusive content and comprehensive regional coverage, your audience will have news tailored to them.

Subscribe to National Radio News via this link https://bit.ly/3sLLZsG

Meet Dave Houchin, the current Station Manager at Melbourne's Triple R - 3RRR 102.7FM and the newest member of the CBAA ...
12/03/2024

Meet Dave Houchin, the current Station Manager at Melbourne's Triple R - 3RRR 102.7FM and the newest member of the CBAA Board. With a long history in community radio, he is passionate about using the knowledge he has gained over the years to provide insights into an educational and progressive part of the sector.

Read our full interview with Dave to hear about what he believes the key challenges of the sector are, what he's hoping to achieve in this new role and what his dream radio show would consist.

https://bit.ly/3Tr7Og4

We're hiring! Want to leverage your developer skills and passion for Australian music and community radio? Apply for our...
12/03/2024

We're hiring! Want to leverage your developer skills and passion for Australian music and community radio? Apply for our Integrations Development Lead role before 29 March 2024.

https://bit.ly/434rqKp

How did 4ZZZ and other Queensland stations navigate conservative politics and radio culture to air feminist voices via c...
11/03/2024

How did 4ZZZ and other Queensland stations navigate conservative politics and radio culture to air feminist voices via community radio?

This topic is explored by Associate Professor Heather Anderson, Rainbow Research Fellow, in this article written for .

It's also a fascinating glimpse into the history of a station that broke ground in the 70s with the program Through the Looking Glass, which today has programming including Megaherzzz, Tranzmission, D***s on Mykes and Q***r Radio.

March 8 marks International Women’s Day (IWD) – a time for collective celebration and global activism in the ongoing fight for equality for all women, regardless of sexuality or birth-assigned gender.  Inspire Inclusion is one of the official themes for IWD 2024, and – serendipitously - an ov...

Congratulations to The Wire - Independent Current Affairs on radio around Australia, which is celebrating its 20th anniv...
11/03/2024

Congratulations to The Wire - Independent Current Affairs on radio around Australia, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

The Wire is our sector's flagship current affairs program, built on collaboration between stations, producers and journalists, with producing stations including 4ZZZ, 3ZZZ, 2SER, Radio Adelaide and 4EB.

The Wire is available via the Community Radio Network and is part of content feeds available via our Radio Website Services. You can also listen to segments directly via The Wire's website at https://www.thewire.org.au/

All the best to the team behind The Wire and we look forward to many years of current affairs content to come.

This year we are celebrating 20 years of bringing you the best current affairs on community radio!

On behalf of The Wire team, we would like to thank to all of our listeners for tuning in and for your support for the last 20 years. We couldn't have done it without you.

Also, a big shoutout to all the producers and community journalists who have been part of this amazing project over the last two decades.

We would like to thank the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia, the Community Broadcasting Foundation, CMTO and all the sector who has contributed and helped The Wire to become what it is right now.

And we would like to thank our producing community radio stations 4ZZZ, 3ZZZ, 2SER, Radio Adelaide, and 4EB for their efforts on producing The Wire.

Let's go for another 20 years! - The Wire team

10/03/2024

If you want to know more about how to manage member disputes and conflict on your committee you should sign up for Justice Connect's upcoming webinar - Managing Member Disputes and Conflict on the Committee.

Taking place on 26 March at 12:45pm AEDT, the webinar aims to answer questions such as:
- What are some common disputes involving members and board members of not-for-profit organisations?
- Why are these disputes often so damaging?
- What processes are available to help resolve a dispute?
- How can your organisation's rules or constitution help?
- Where to go if you need more help to resolve a dispute?
- How can you prevent disputes arising in the first place?

https://www.nfplaw.org.au/webinars/managing-member-disputes-mar-24

It's not just the big cities joining in, now we're taking a trip to Bellingen on the NSW Mid North Coast where women are...
08/03/2024

It's not just the big cities joining in, now we're taking a trip to Bellingen on the NSW Mid North Coast where women are taking over the airwaves from 9am-6pm for .

Celebrate International Women's Day with us this Friday, March 8th, on 2 Triple B FM! 🌸 From 9 AM to 6 PM, tune in for an all-women presenter lineup featuring inspiring guests, powerful stories, and the best in women's music. Let's honor the achievements and voices of women together. Don't miss out on a day filled with empowerment, music, and community!

Program Lineup

Bundah and The Bees 9am-12pm
Vanessa Nugent 12pm-2pm T
Bernadette Kelly 2pm-3pm
Sandra Bailey 3pm-4pm
Liz Routledge 4pm-6pm

93.3fm // 107.3fm // 2bbb.net.au

Meanwhile in WA, Perth station RTRFM 92.1 is also celebrating   with special IWD programming until 1am tomorrow morning!
08/03/2024

Meanwhile in WA, Perth station RTRFM 92.1 is also celebrating with special IWD programming until 1am tomorrow morning!

Happy International Women's Day!

International Womens Day is a day that celebrates women's achievement whilst raising awareness about discrimination.

Here at RTRFM we celebrate women's achievement a whole lot more than just one day a year, but we're stoked to have some very special programming in light of IWD! On the RTRFM airwaves today:

- Breakfast with Pam! Plus Pam will be joined by Cecilia and Lucy for Movie Squad (6-9am)
- Artbeat with Bec Bowman (9am - 12pm)
- Out to Lunch with Lauren Croser (12-3pm)
- Full Frequency with Nafta (3-5pm)
- Drivetime with Cat Paz (5-7pm)
- Soulsides - a very special takeover from Jemima for Drastic on Plastic (7-9pm)
- Black and Blue with Maxxi May (9-11pm)
- All City with Lee Vixon (11pm - 1am)

Make sure to tune in and hear these awesome folks in celebration of IWD! And don't forget, you can restream all our shows via rtrfm.com.au 🎯

Have you been promoting Community Radio Plus as a way to listen to your station? If so you're just in time for a great n...
08/03/2024

Have you been promoting Community Radio Plus as a way to listen to your station?

If so you're just in time for a great new feature - Promoted Content!

It's a great new way for us to showcase stations getting involved in big events, such as .

For consideration for one of our promoted content features let us know about what you're working on, be it a day of coverage, a program or an outdoor broadcast. Send us a great pic from your station that we can feature on the app, and make sure you give us plenty of notice! We can't guarantee we'll promote your station but we're keen to show off the best of community broadcasting so the only way to win it is to be in it.

Below are some of the stations/shows being promoted right now:
- 3CR Community Radio
- 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm - Alice Springs & Tennant Creek
- Women On The Line
- Accent of Women
- PBS 106.7FM Melbourne
- Undistracted with Laura Bennett on Hope 103.2
- That's What I Call Science

Remember to let your listeners know they can find you no matter where they are in Australia by downloading the app from communityradio.plus!

Just in time for  , Hope 103.2 is kicking off a new podcast for women over 40 called 'She Wasn't Born Yesterday.'Content...
07/03/2024

Just in time for , Hope 103.2 is kicking off a new podcast for women over 40 called 'She Wasn't Born Yesterday.'

Content will range from divorce and DV, to homelessness, health, p**n and navigating the aged care system.

In celebration of   we'd also like to remind our members that the Community Radio Network plays host to amazing programm...
07/03/2024

In celebration of we'd also like to remind our members that the Community Radio Network plays host to amazing programming by and for women and gender diverse people.

If you aren't already a subscriber to the Community Radio Network get in touch or visit our website via the link below to find out more.

To find out about some of the programs on offer visit https://www.cbaa.org.au/article/international-womens-day-2024-women-community-radio-network

Current job opportunities in the community broadcasting sector include Sponsorship and Engagement Coordinator at Roxby D...
07/03/2024

Current job opportunities in the community broadcasting sector include Sponsorship and Engagement Coordinator at Roxby Down's RoxFM, Media and Campaign Coordinator at Sydney's Spots & Space and Broadcast and Content Manager at Alice Springs CAAMA Radio.

Click the link below to explore more opportunities available!

Explore job and volunteer opportunities in the community broadcasting sector.

Next up in our   spotlight is 2SER, who are bringing their listeners International Women's Day presented by 2SER-FEMME. ...
07/03/2024

Next up in our spotlight is 2SER, who are bringing their listeners International Women's Day presented by 2SER-FEMME.

Whether it's music, interviews or insights into the experience of those who identify as women or non-binary in incarceration 2SER has the day covered.

Check out https://2ser.com/category/international-womens-day/ for IWD stories and content from this and previous years at 2SER.

2SER has a huge day of programming in store for IWD 2024.

Annie from The Daily will be getting up early and stepping in to host Breakfast with co-hosts and producers Jenny and Andrea.
From 9-12 on The Daily, Annamarie and Elle have a massive show planned. Kate Pinnock from Jailbreak will be joining The Daily between 10.30 to 11.15am on behalf of listeners locked away or with a loved one inside who identity as women and non binary, who often feel unheard, unseen or misunderstood, especially on IWD. Jailbreak is reaching out, sharing song from Dillwynia and stories of the people at CRC's Miranda Project, who work and walk alongside each other, who inspire each other, who face the struggle withstrength and courage to overcome adversity. The Daily will also be joined by Lesley Parker, Kim Miller, Kween G and more.

Groove Therapy from midday will feature an interview with Janette Beckman who documented the birth and rise of both the UK punk scene and the USA Hip Hop scene, soundtracked with tunes from the era. DJ Jane Fondu and Christine from Wide Open Air Exchange will spin the tunes on Mighty Reel from 2-4pm.
Drive will be hosted by Veronika and Jasmine, with special guests The Honey Trap Sound System's Maia and Sharmaine documenting women's history in music.

From 6pm our resident pop doctors Dr Liz and Dr Jade return to the airwaves until 7pm, Across The Park and Gaywaves will keep the spirit of IWD rolling, as will our regular Friday night programs with The New Style hosted by Sharmaine at 8pm and Metal on the Margins with Jemma and Grace. Jemma also did our 2SER Femme IWD design for this year!

https://2ser.com/category/international-womens-day/

Whether your station is celebrating   or wants to elevate the talented women in Australian music every day you can't go ...
07/03/2024

Whether your station is celebrating or wants to elevate the talented women in Australian music every day you can't go wrong with Amrap.

Broadcasters can sign up for a free account and get access to high quality downloads of the latest in Australian music.

Visit amrap.org.au to get started.

As the world celebrates International Women's Day for 2024 today, we illuminate just some of the remarkable creativity and resilience forged by female-identifying and gender-diverse artists in Australian music, including Barkaa (pictured) -
https://shorturl.at/dlmz4

Today we'll be sharing posts from stations celebrating  , and we'll get the ball rolling with MainFM!Next week you'll he...
07/03/2024

Today we'll be sharing posts from stations celebrating , and we'll get the ball rolling with MainFM!

Next week you'll hear about the new MainFM series Extraordinary/Ordinary: Commemorating and celebrating women in Central Victoria. Check it out in our next newsletter!

We also heard from Station Manager Steph Riddel, a big thanks to Steph for her time!

International Women's Day is March 8! To celebrate, MainFM will be broadcasting LIVE from outside the Market Building on Mostyn Street, Castlemaine from 11am-5pm. MainFM radio women all stars will be chatting with locals, sharing stories and inspiring others to understand and value women's inclusion.
The last hour will be a Youth Takeover with MainFM presenter Claire Mitchell teeing up with the Castlemaine FReeZA crew Mount Alexander Shire Council. MONDO Lounge will be on site with shade, snacks and games from 3pm. If you can't get down there, you can always tune in from home on 94.9FM or stream mainfm.net. Pictured are MainFM radio all stars L-R Lisa D'Onfrio, Bridget Haylock, Suzanne Donisthorpe, Steph Riddel & Elizabeth Scanlon. 📷 courtesy Midland Express

07/03/2024

Happy ! This is a great opportunity to celebrate women's achievements in community broadcasting, raise awareness about discrimination and take action to drive gender parity.

There are plenty of ways you can celebrate the day, both today and every day, including:
- Checking out Amrap for the latest and greatest women in Australian music
- Broadcasting programs from the Community Radio Network that are produced by and for women
- Inviting more women on to the airwaves to present programs or appear in interviews

Some stations getting involved with special events, partial or full day takeovers by women and gender diverse people include:
- 3CR Community Radio
- 8CCC Community Radio 102.1fm - Alice Springs & Tennant Creek
- JOY 94.9
- MainFM
- PBS 106.7FM Melbourne
- Triple R - 3RRR 102.7FM

Is your station getting involved? Let us know in the comments!

Who listens to the radio? This is the question asked in a podcast series by the NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive o...
07/03/2024

Who listens to the radio? This is the question asked in a podcast series by the NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, which explores the 100+ year history of radio in Australia.

We're a little biased but we recommend Episode 5: Voices Carry, which explores the role of radio in serving as a lifeline to minority groups and communities.

It features content from community radio stations including:
- Radio Skid Row 88.9FM
- 3CR Community Radio
- 2SER
- CAAMA Radio

Marking the centenary of radio in Australia, the National Film and Sound Archive presents Who Listens to the Radio?, a podcast about technology and culture.Who Listens to the Radio? is part of our Radio 100 celebrations.

Are you looking for invaluable insights on how to fundraise for your station? Join the CMTO's THINK BIG: Introduction to...
06/03/2024

Are you looking for invaluable insights on how to fundraise for your station? Join the CMTO's THINK BIG: Introduction to Fundraising course for information on all things sponsorship, grants, events, fundraising and marketing.

There's still one information session on the course to run next week on 13 March from 4pm to 5pm AEDT. The course itself runs weekly from 3 April to 26 June.

Find out more at https://cmto.org.au/latest/think-big-intro-to-fundraising-2024/

Volunteers are the lifeblood of community broadcasting, and effectively managing them is essential to keeping our statio...
05/03/2024

Volunteers are the lifeblood of community broadcasting, and effectively managing them is essential to keeping our stations running. That's why we've partnered with The Centre for Volunteering to offer 60-minute consultations with volunteer management experts.

Find out more and book your session at https://bit.ly/47MUdEc.

We're excited to announce that once again we'll be sharing Three D Radio 93.7fm's outdoor broadcast of WOMADelaide on th...
05/03/2024

We're excited to announce that once again we'll be sharing Three D Radio 93.7fm's outdoor broadcast of WOMADelaide on the Community Radio Network from 2pm, Saturday 9 March.

This year's broadcast will feature a greenroom format that will allow for exclusive performer interviews as well as the music and energy that make WOMADelaide a must on the music calendar.

Honoured to have Justin Adams & Mauro Durante join us in the al fresco studio. Tune in for a chat about the early years of WOMAD, the duo's musical connectio...

radioinfo.com.au spoke to Sonya De Masi, CAAMA Radio's CEO, in this interview that explores both Sonya's background as w...
04/03/2024

radioinfo.com.au spoke to Sonya De Masi, CAAMA Radio's CEO, in this interview that explores both Sonya's background as well as what sets CAAMA apart as a First Nations broadcaster.

One exciting bit of news is work that's underway to get music production at CAAMA happening once more. Watch this space!

This year Radioinfo goes across the country and networks to catch up with Managers and CEOs on the state of the industry, their role within it and where we are headed.

Did you know that Melbourne community radio station JOY 94.9 held the world's first on-air same-sex marriage? It's just ...
04/03/2024

Did you know that Melbourne community radio station JOY 94.9 held the world's first on-air same-sex marriage? It's just one chapter in the story of a station that opened in 1993 with the goal of providing information and entertainment to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Read more about the station in this article by The Guardian.

From the Aids crisis to the first on-air same-sex marriage – the LGBTQ+ broadcaster was forged in an era of protest but has always had fun too

Do you have a plan for what happens when your station manager moves on? Join the CMTO, SYN's former General Manager Evri...
03/03/2024

Do you have a plan for what happens when your station manager moves on? Join the CMTO, SYN's former General Manager Evrim Sen and 4ZZZ's Station Manager Jack McDonnell for a webinar tomorrow, Tuesday 5 March, at 3PM AEDT that explores succession planning and how to preserve and grow your station as staff move on.

Find out more and register at https://www.cbaa.org.au/article/succession-planning-safeguarding-your-station-future

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