| A Year in Review2021 comes to a closeAs 2021 comes to an end we look back on all the incredible achievements of our sector over the past 12 months despite the struggles that have ensued due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia would like to thank you for all the amazing work you do in, and support of, the community broadcasting sector. What a pleasure it’s been working with you all this year championing community radio. We wish you a great festive season and look forward to staying connected in 2022. Office closure and support over the holiday breakThe team at CBAA will be taking a break from COB Friday 24, December. We will reopen the office from 9 am (AEDT) Tuesday, 4 January 2022. But rest assured we are still here for you. - In the case of a Community Radio Network or Online Services outage, please call 02 9310 2999
- For stations operating digital radio (DAB+) services the DRP 24/7 hotline number should be used for service outages over the holiday period or contact the Digital Radio Project Manager.
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| JanuaryAustralia Day Honours list highlights community radioThe Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), announced the Australia Day Honours List recognising 845 Australians on 26 January 2021. Congratulations to all who received an OAM, and a special shout out to members of our sector who were recognised for their service to broadcast media and the community, including Fine Music Sydney's Simon Moore! |
| FebruaryGovernment Celebrates Community RadioBay FM 99.9's Mia Armitage was acknowledged by Tamara Smith, MP in the NSW Parliament for winning the Excellence in Journalism award at the 2020 CBAA Community Radio Awards for her documentary Living in Paradise - the dark side of Byron Shire’s housing crisis. The Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Hon David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), and Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley also showed their support for community radio and its volunteers - visiting Radio 1RPH. |
| MarchFrom the Embers received a High Commendation The CBAA’s From the Embers—a podcast series recounting the experiences of communities affected by the 2019-20 bushfires—was named as highly commended in the podcasting category at Melbourne Press Club’s 2020 Quill Awards, announced at the annual ceremony on Friday, 26 March.
“Community radio stations are unique and valuable places for storytelling—as they draw their producing and presenting personnel from the communities served. In From the Embers, our production team were able to partner with community radio stations and their communities, to amplify their stories in their own voice,” says CBAA CEO Jon Bisset. |  |
| April5EBI receives Media Award!Adelaide broadcaster 5EBI won the 'Media Award' at the SA Governor's Multicultural Awards, recognising its active role in advocating for multiculturalism in South Australia through radio broadcasting for the last 45 years. 5EBI broadcasts in 44 different languages each week and the station’s team, comprised of more than 200 volunteers, played a critical role in keeping people informed, up-to-date, and safe during the COVID-19 crisis. |
| MayFunding secured for community radio in Federal Budget Recognising the invaluable role community radio made throughout the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Government maintained our sector’s funding at the rate of $20.15m and $20.37m for 2021-22 and 2022-23, respectively – instead of dropping it back to $16m per annum. This funding is the critical baseline to support community radio stations and sector-wide projects (like community digital radio, national training, multiplatform distribution, Amrap), and ensures our sector can continue its vibrant output and meet evolving community need. The CBAA is appreciative of the Australian Government’s support and continues work to secure additional funding of $5m to enhance our sector’s impact. |
| JuneCommunity Radio Plus development kicks offCommunity Radio Plus will be a one-stop shop for listeners to hear community radio, right across the country. It will feature every community radio station in Australia and champion our sector's rich and diverse content to listeners everywhere. All In Media kicked off the app's development in June. Community radio plus will feature live radio, podcast/catch up shows and the ability for listeners to discover new stations and content. If you haven't already, send us your station's stream and podcasts. Submit your info today. |  |
| JulyConnecting communities throughout lockdown As southwestern Sydney fought to get on top of an outbreak, getting messages about COVID-19 to multicultural communities was more important than ever. And ethnic community radio stations in the area ramped up their efforts. Listen to 2MFM's Faten El Dana and 2Triple0's Joachim Nguyen on ABC's The World Today. |
| AugustCBAA and RPH management agreement extended The CBAA and RPH Australia (RPHA) announced the agreement to work collaboratively was extended for another three years to 30 June 2024, which will benefit the Radio Reading Network. Under the agreement extension, CBAA and RPHA continue to be co-managed by CBAA CEO Jon Bisset, remain governed by two separate boards of directors. This preserves the uniqueness of the Network’s programs and services. |
| SeptemberFirst Sounds Volume 6 Launches In partnership with First Nations Media Australia, the CBAA launched First Sounds Volume 6, serving up another set of 12 blistering-hot tracks from across Australia. Promoting artists from Djugun (Broome) to Boonwurrung (Mornington Peninsula), from Yindjibarndi (Roebourne) to Noongar (Perth), Kauruna (Adelaide), and the Anmatjere/Warlpiri (Central Desert), the expressive voices of First Nations music makers are compiled into one album. Focussing on sounds from blues, RnB, rap, country, desert rock, reggae, and dance, the album transverses powerful stories about life and loss, strength and healing, and the experiences of being First Nations in so-called Australia. |  |
| OctoberFrom the Embers takes home Bronze Two episodes of our radio series From the Embers won bronze Awards at the 2021 NYF Radio Awards. Episode 2, Home and Housed looked at the millions of animals endangered by the bushfires and the people who tried to save them and received a bronze award in the Environment & Ecology category. Episode 6, Glowing Island, told the story of Kangaroo Island, scorched by fire from two lightning strikes, and received a bronze award in the Climate Change & Sustainability category. Congratulations to all those involved in this project, particularly our partner community radio stations Edge FM, Braidwood Community Radio, Eurobodalla Radio, 2MNO Monaro FM, KIX FM, Radio Adelaide, High Country Radio, 3MGB Country Radio Mallacoota, and Radio East Gippsland. Special thanks also to the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas and the Paul Ramsay Foundation. |
| NovemberCBAA Annual ReviewThe CBAA’s 2020-21 Annual Review was launched. Our annual report documents CBAA’s progress, activities, and performance against our strategy – and reflects on the work of the CBAA and the sector through a year of innovation, perseverance, and resilience. Download the 2020-21 Annual Review and the 2020-21 Financial Report now. |
| DecemeberCBAA Community Radio Award Winners Congratulations to all the winners of of this year's CBAA Award winners! This year, the CBAA Awards received more than 320 entries across 30 award categories, representing a diverse cross-section of the community radio sector. We have been announcing the winners for this year’s awards via our Facebook page 6-17 December. The full schedule is listed on our website, and make sure you check out our videos of those we have already announced. Winners for the Michael Law Award and Tony Staley Award will be presented at the CBAA Conference 24-26 March 2022. Be sure to get your tickets so you don’t miss out. Congratulations to all who participated in this year’s program. |  |
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