Recent updates, additions and amendments to CBOnline, the window to Australian community broadcasting. http://www.cbonline.org.au Wed, 27 June 2007 16:20 +1000 The Indigo Girls, community broadcasters and Religious Groups endorse bills to create hundreds of new low power FM radio stations. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/MWmXDxDggPE/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,1080 Mon, 25 June 2007 11:10 +1000 AMARC has published on its website, "Community Radio Social Impact Assessment: Removing barriers, Increasing Effectiveness". http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/BBHXsa7vBWk/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,1078 Mon, 25 June 2007 10:50 +1000 The community broadcasting sector welcomes the report of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/nJGPPh4SOy0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,1077 Mon, 25 June 2007 10:48 +1000 The report into community broadcasting from the House Standing Committee on Communications, Information Technology and the Arts was launched on Wednesday, 20th June 2007. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/jIV3bJGEqpQ/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=14,40,3,1076 Mon, 18 June 2007 16:48 +1000 The following document forms the basis for a proposal to increase the level of Australian Government funding for community broadcasting. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/sVsrNy4ZnVc/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=14,40,3,1075 Wed, 13 June 2007 16:48 +1000 The Australian Communications and Media Authority has decided to extend the community television trial in Adelaide. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/3zkpjAsQhII/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,1074 Wed, 13 June 2007 14:10 +1000 The Antennas recognise community television?s important role as a training ground for the film and television industry. Here are the winners for 2007! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/ERD4M8Kxjmg/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=47,144,3,1073 Wed, 30 May 2007 14:10 +1000 India launches the country's first dedicated community radio station for farmers. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/a3PfutbN0FM/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1072 Wed, 30 May 2007 11:15 +1000 An extract from a presentation given by Mohammad Eshaq. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/zp2g-n658a8/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,1071 Tue, 29 May 2007 10:30 +1000 Some of TV's best talent learnt the ropes at Channel 31 and that's why we need to save it. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/QX9goUfmm1U/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1070 Tue, 29 May 2007 09:30 +1000 The community broadcasting sector welcomes the allocation of Channel A for new digital television services. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/ndJwwqqvV7Y/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=14,40,3,1069 Tue, 22 May 2007 10:20 +1000 The Thai government last Friday sanctioned security checks on some 3,000 community radio stations after shutting down three community broadcasters the day before. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/H0P9jGEoULk/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1067 Mon, 21 May 2007 12:00 +1000 Popular Channel 31 show, Vasili's Garden has, after two years of discussions, made the move to SBS. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/Mu44XZckM3U/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1066 Mon, 21 May 2007 10:35 +1000 Two playwrights - a Victorian and a South Australian - have been selected from a pool of 47 entries in the inaugural Future Classics radio script competition. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/ZR9KzJBzH2k/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,38,3,1065 Wed, 16 May 2007 13:35 +1000 The peak body for Christian media, the Association of Christian Broadcasters, has undergone a change of name. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/IcX0rXcUYBw/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1064 Tue, 15 May 2007 11:35 +1000 The application period for tenders for the Broadcast Training Resource Development Project (Phase One) has been extended to Friday, 25th May 2007. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/gEQg4HpFfz0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1052 Mon, 14 May 2007 09:45 +1000 Kangaroo Island's community radio station, KIX FM, is embarking on a new program to broadcast local football each week. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/JBIAKtlSOZg/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,39,3,1062 Wed, 09 May 2007 17:00 +1000 The community broadcasting sector welcomes the Government's Budget commitment of $10.1 million for community radio stations to begin the implementation of digital radio from January 2009. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/rbulGO36BHA/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=14,40,3,1063 Tue, 08 May 2007 12:30 +1000 The Breakfast Show, an early morning variety and news show on Melbourne's C31, has increased it's airtime from one day per week to five. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/dx-y_pwRGc0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,36,3,1061 Tue, 01 May 2007 12:30 +1000 The Sydney Morning Herald this week profiled Greg Poppleton, the long-running host of 2SER show The Phantom Dancer. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/-hu89_qXUfc/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1060 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:30 +1000 Community radio and community broadcasting featured prominently in the recently concluded OURMedia 6 (OM6) conference. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/w5h_aInk1Lo/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1059 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:00 +1000 Southern Community Media Association President Graeme Macartney this week led a deputation to The Minister for Workplace Participation Dr Sharman Stone in respect to the Community Broadcasting in Central Victoria. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/Pd75Xae3OfE/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1058 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:00 +1000 Premier Alan Carpenter has today announced $600,000 to secure the future of Access31 - Perth?s free-to-air and only licensed community television station. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/PJotbSvSB2c/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,1057 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:00 +1000 UK's Ofcom has outlined a possible framework for future regulation and licensing of the radio sector. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/3dlPGsZoFhc/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1056 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:00 +1000 The 6th OurMedia Conference wrapped up in Sydney last week. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/qPZHDvrFvcI/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1055 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:00 +1000 Forty-seven radio scripts and a movie have been entered into the inaugural Future Classics radio script competition. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/ORO21JUJhhY/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1054 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:00 +1000 A new research report calls for recognition of community media?s contribution to cultural life in Scotland. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/SinHfDbO4Vk/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,1053 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:00 +1000 The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) invites tenders from appropriate consultants to make recommendations for the development of radio broadcast training resources, for use of the Indigenous and community broadcasting sectors. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/gEQg4HpFfz0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1052 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:00 +1000 Radio Regen and the Community Media Association hosted the 3rd Community FM Conference on 23rd and 24th of March 2007. Workshop materials and keynote speeches are now available on the Community FM website. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/X6CdetwAYuo/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1051 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:00 +1000 Earlier this year Helen Bath from Voice FM in Ballarat played host to a studio guest with a difference. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/NF-ZCr-DfDs/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,39,3,1050 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:00 +1000 Goolarri Media and the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) invite tenders from appropriate consultants to provide editorial services in the development of accredited management training resources. They are also seeking expressions of interest from subject matter experts to write/compile accredited management training resources on 15 topic areas. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/gDGVLyy6qAo/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1049 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:00 +1000 Bendigo politicians have agreed that embattled community radio station Fresh FM must prioritise retaining its broadcasting licence. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/hKu20Vd1Sug/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1048 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:30 +1000 A new initiative called Documentary Australia plans to inform, educate and encourage philanthropic foundations and trusts, charities, and corporate and individual donors of the benefits of supporting documentary film making. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/51K1ewJGYEM/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,47,3,1044 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:30 +1000 Australian Not for Profits can now obtain Microsoft software and Cisco hardware at a small fraction of the retail price. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/TjijIP653mw/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,47,3,1043 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:30 +1000 London based Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture (WPCC) is looking for original, research-based papers that will contribute to broaden the theoretical and empirical perspectives in community radio from a range of disciplinary approaches. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/33rMi_T-V-Q/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=14,42,3,1042 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:45 +1000 Community radio producers from around the world are invited to participate in a 24-hour online broadcast that celebrates March 21, the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/c5YpDRVrs58/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1041 Thu, 8 Mar 2007 12:45 +1000 The community television (CTV) trial in Mount Gambier, South Australia concluded on 4 March 2007. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/NYRscLtR8Sc/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,1040 Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:45 +1000 On Thursday March 8, many community radio stations around the country will devote much of their broadcasting time to honour the participation of women. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/aagI4VrFXgU/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1039 Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:45 +1000 Browse through the winning entries for this years Toot Your Own Horn Competition. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/fYPG_cVN8IU/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,1037 Tue, 6 Mar 2007 11:45 +1000 COMMUNITY radio station 3MBS opened new studios last week, more than 30 years after a letter to The Age sparked its birth. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/WbhDP4PV79c/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1038 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:30 +1000 Merlbourne's SYN FM has announced the line up for it's new, permanent breakfast show, Get Cereal. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/pEBmCRGvlog/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1024 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:30 +1000 Is there a chance the country's struggling community TV channels might be thrown a lifeline by the Howard Government? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/LNrtK6jGHWM/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1023 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 16:30 +1000 COMMUNITY television will die unless the Federal Government supports its transition to digital transmission, a Government-controlled parliamentary committee has found. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/XCoGrM4w--8/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1022 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:30 +1000 The search for a suitable frequency for Central Victoria to receive the Parliamentary News Network has theatened community radio in Bendigo. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/mbsTojkaUTA/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1020 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:55 +1000 As India opens up a new sector that has long been the monopoly of the government, one big question remains: what does it cost to set up a small, low-powered radio station? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/vuWkLAiqT3c/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1019 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:45 +1000 The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia today welcomes the report Community Television: Options for digital broadcasting. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/JlqnilimOgA/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,1018 Thu, 8 Feb 2007 09:45 +1000 After 12 months of discussions the decision has been made - community tv will not be airing any AFL games. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/o1aaFWZ19xc/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1017 Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:00 +1000 In December 2006, Radio Adelaide played host to the 2006 State Volunteer Congress in Adelaide. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/RYm5W0jGDnw/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,39,3,1015 Wed, 7 Feb 2007 11:00 +1000 BLU FM is running a competition to find the best all-Australian dog songs. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/McUwNMpIMd0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,38,3,1016 Wed, 7 Feb 2007 10:10 +1000 Brisbane's community television station, Briz 31, has seen some positive developments of late including changes to content, programming and reception. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/aHst2N2SFOY/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1014 Mon, 5 Feb 2007 15:40 +1000 Community radio's independent, daily current affairs program The Wire returns to airwaves on Feb 5th. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/9nptDkzlI-8/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,1013 Mon, 5 Feb 2007 13:55 +1000 Casino's Own Wireless, COW FM 107.9, celebrated it's 13th birthday over the weekend. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/3Ci_jL8f10U/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1012 Mon, 5 Feb 2007 13:35 +1000 Three of the 12 legal community radio stations operating in Mexico are in need of protection after a series of violent and theatening protests. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/7NbDrv-Oflk/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1011 Mon, 5 Feb 2007 12:15 +1000 It looks like Channel 31 will not, after a year long battle, be airing AFL games. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/dn8KhOWE3ic/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1010 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 14:45 +1000 The deadline for entries to CBOnline's Toot Your Own Horn competition is this Friday, 2nd February 2007. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/WdU8kpXepww/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1009 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:45 +1000 Community broadcasting has contributed to the achievement of two awards of notoriety this Australia Day. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/KyOiNT0Inj0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,36,3,1008 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:45 +1000 Monaro Community Radio has extended it's reach to cover the community of Bombala in NSW. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/5mosPTFK94Q/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1007 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 10:25 +1000 Live radio theatre returns to Adelaide in a revitalised revolution of entertainment! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/fvUrKXoXvuI/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,38,3,1006 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 15:00 +1000 Voices, India's new web based radio, is now available online. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/th2adMFqziw/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,1005 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:30 +1000 Just months after India opened up non-commercial community radio broadcasting, voluntary groups are exploring models to use the power of communication for community development. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/HMAFSGM6mHI/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1004 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:15 +1000 AMARC has been involved in the 7th World Social Forum held in Nairobi, Kenya, January 20-25 2007. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/P2xwFjLaUCM/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,1003 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:30 +1000 After almost a year of negotiations between Foxtel and networks Seven and Ten, Channel 31 is still being considered as a possible avenue for broadcasting AFL games. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/mD5cquq_6H4/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1002 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:10 +1000 The usual Tuesday morning hum-drum and the peace and serenity of a radio station before a breakfast show starts were interrupted for Angelo Di Carlo of MURRI FM in Mackay this morning. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/dlpyEXpLpl0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1001 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 11:00 +1000 ACMA's Desa Bajic (Assistant Manager, Investigation Section) spoke at the 2006 CBAA Conference. The audio from her speech has now been added to CBOnline. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/DRHPt-G1wiA/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,1000 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:50 +1000 The achievements of Robert Greaves, presenter of Listening to Older Voices on Yarra Valley FM, were recognised when he was a runner up at the 2006 Older People Speak Out Media Awards. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/Iy7pFAIQwSs/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,999 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:00 +1000 Audio highlights from the 2006 CBAA Conference Opening Plenary http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/SISqty6dSnc/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,978 Tue, 9 Jan 2007 10:00 +1000 Five lucky delegates from the 2006 CBAA Conference have won a cd of their choice, simply by filling in the CBOnline website survey. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/Xwm8JjhaBAk/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,998 Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:10 +1000 Based at PBA FM in Adelaide, Tony Ryan produces and presents the weekly lifelong learning radio and internet initiative Take Time. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/ANk8vXIGTgI/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,36,3,997 Mon, 8 Jan 2007 11:30 +1000 ACMA has cancelled the community radio broadcasting licence held by Mt Helen FM and TV Upper Hunter and Liverpool Plains Community Broadcasting, Telecasting and Tourism Association Inc. (Mt Helen FM). http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/mBMzl8qLVWw/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,996 Mon, 8 Jan 2007 10:40 +1000 From a Goons-style comedy to the panic-inducing War of the Worlds, the quest for a Future Classic has begun with Insight Presents' inaugural radio script competition. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/MpnbutGJa1Y/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,995 Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:40 +1000 After a hectic year and a lot of new and exciting developments within the community broadcasting sector, the CBOnline team are taking a well deserved break. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/O2I7SGiSe80/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,994 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:30 +1000 About The House have published an article on community broadcasting in their December 2006 issue http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/3lh7UsSrbgE/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,993 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 10:25 +1000 Campcaster 1.1, a free and open source software that turns a PC running the free Linux operating system into an essential tool for radio broadcasting. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/auXYqJD4_HA/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,47,3,992 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:30 +1000 The Australian Communications and Media Authority has decided to make channel capacity available to improve reception and extend the licence area of the community radio service 2RPH Sydney. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/Loemq4tiDwo/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,991 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:30 +1000 With Sydney's Channel 31 facing possible closure, Seven and Ten will be denied an opportunity to pass on Friday and Sunday night AFL games for broadcast on its signal. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/teN7KtO_4dw/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,990 Thu, 14 Dec 2006 10:00 +1000 The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking comments on the allocation and licence parameters for two licences for new digital television services. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/FJg-ksq1Cy0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,989 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:35 +1000 A wrap up of the 2006 CMA Festival and AGM held in London on November 25th. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/M_Cqy1xjGXI/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,988 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:00 +1000 Shane Elson, CBAA Delegate at the recent AMARC 9 Conference prepared this post conference report. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/yv2QDN-afH4/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,987 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:25 +1000 Community radio in India has been buzzing since the recent policy change. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/90ouIKsjFdY/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,986 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:30 +1000 Muslim Community Radio 92.1FM wins at the annual CBAA Awards http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/eozavdWm314/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,985 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:41 +1000 ACMA to make channel capacity available for a new low power community radio service to serve the Perth city area. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/swni-EV2YUM/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,980 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:40 +1000 ACMA has decided to extend the community television trial in Adelaide until 4 July 2007. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/LMg9gKE_YlQ/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,981 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:40 +1000 The University of Western Sydney says it has decided to stop funding the free-to-air community station Television Sydney. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/pjjJdR9gLCQ/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,983 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:30 +1000 All India Radio (AIR) has set up five new community radio stations in North East India. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/mvzqCZ2cVX0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,982 Fri, 8 Dec 2006 12:00 +1000 ABC Radio National's Media Report has this week asked the question, What does the future hold for community television? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/sUvdlowKDbM/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,979 Thu, 7 Dec 2006 11:30 +1000 UK's Department for Culture Media and Sport has recently undertaken research into the social and economic impacts the community radio sector has made to date. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/iAGIQSkjgsk/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,977 Mon, 4 Dec 2006 11:30 +1000 Andrew Brine, CBAA Vice President of TV makes comment on Crikey.com.au and an update from The Australian. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/5Q5IBTOKdSY/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,976 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:30 +1000 Local radio stations in at least 20 countries will broadcast programmes on migration during the Radio 18-12 global radio marathon, December 18th 2006. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/lhgNoHRcaTI/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,975 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:00 +1000 Tuning into community broadcasting - public hearing in Canberra on Wednesday 29 November. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/hC5CEIWLTjc/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,974 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:30 +1000 Townsville station 4TTT are devastated at the loss of their outside broadcast van. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/gPfP1kBGqcM/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,973 Mon, 27 Nov 2006 11:20 +1000 3RRR's 30 year history revealed in Mark Phillips new book, Radio City. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/d0f56zMF9rI/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,47,3,971 Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:20 +1000 The second edition of Steve Ahern's popular reference book Making Radio was released in August 2006. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/kFP--6RfiBY/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,47,3,972 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:20 +1000 FBi's Sunset program takes out Best Radio Show at the national Australian Dance Music Awards. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/OzGMIaeNJMs/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,36,3,970 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:40 +1000 The campaign to sanction community radio broadcasting in India has finally been won. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/JBYOihjv7Ps/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,969 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:55 +1000 In 2005, the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport commissioned Radio Regen to produce the Community Radio Toolkit, a written guide to setting up and running full time community radio stations. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/l5LLLkMtZu4/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,47,3,968 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:30 +1000 A new CD project has been released in the lead up to International Day of Disability http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/BY0AxnWj1o0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,967 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:30 +1000 24 MP3 downloadable messages from prominant and everyday Australians living with a disability. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/n_Y0GoUyQic/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,103,3,966 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 13:35 +1000 The Student Youth Network Inc (SYN) welcomes the Bracks Labor Government commitment of $200,000 in funding to promote more youth participation in the media landscape of Victoria. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/9dODmIpbX0o/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,965 Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:45 +1000 The Indian Government has given the go-ahead to liberalise community radio. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/13OVUAZoKYM/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,964 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:45 +1000 Community television stations in Sydney and Brisbane in the running to broadcast eight live AFL games a week. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/OE0RRtR_SAk/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,963 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 15:40 +1000 A wrap up of the 2006 CBAA Conference, held November 9-12 at the Stamford Grand Hotel in Glenelg SA. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/LrRu-tD0ebI/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,962 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:50 +1000 Competitions now added to Events section on CBOnline. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/nWwm0JiA7yY/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,961 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:50 +1000 Nominations are now open for the Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/lC4naei6344/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,959 Tue, 7 Nov 2006 16:20 +1000 The British Community Media Association and Radio Regan have announced the launch of the Community Radio Toolkit website. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/KPTDxUplMB0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,956 Tue, 7 Nov 2006 11:30 +1000 Radio Regan and the UK Community Media Association have launched the community radio toolkit website. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/Ui3T6ud_DIs/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,954 Tue, 7 Nov 2006 10:45 +1000 First community television show to be nominated for an ARIA Award! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/3TB5aDk9D6w/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,36,3,953 Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:45 +1000 Armidale community radio station Tune FM have been participating in a youth training program which will give five young comedians the skills to run a breakfast radio show. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/GYrtBUUHdYg/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,39,3,952 Mon, 6 Nov 2006 11:00 +1000 The following document forms the basis for a proposal to increase the level of Australian Government funding for community broadcasting. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/6jlGOu42Tj0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=14,40,3,951 Thu, 2 Nov 2006 15:15 +1000 One of the longest established community broadcasters in Victoria, Stereo 974, has recently been involved in the filming of new Australian film Boytown. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/H2kSv0ApPkI/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,948 Thu, 2 Nov 2006 11:55 +1000 Cairns Indigenous community radio service 98.7FM take home the 2006 Queensland Media Award for "Best Coverage of Indigenous Affairs". http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/hk4KMPK-kkc/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,947 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:55 +1000 Skye Riggs, a key member of the Stir team on Radio Adelaide, a program about activism on global justice issues, is chosen as a guest speaker at the International Youth Volunteering Conference. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/vHFyc0j3Y0c/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,36,3,946 Fri, 20 Oct 2006 16:18 +1000 Last years competition showcased a wide range of inspiring stories from community stations all around the country. From seniors taking over the airways on Valley FM in Canberra to 3NRG in Sunbury VIC undertaking a work for the dole program within the community. If your station is doing something interesting and worthwhile then now is the time to tell us about it! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/IjNz9_nwhBc/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,944 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 16:18 +1000 3CMedia is a scholarly e-journal which aims to provide a forum for promoting, reporting and debating research in community-based, citizen's and 'third sector' media and culture. Issue 2, published October 2006, is now available online. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/_2Ls7dgiYKg/index.shtm http://www.cbonline.org.au/3cmedia/3c_issue2/index.shtm Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:18 +1000 There are a number of projects currently underway as part of the National Training Project. The projects listed below are being undertaken as part of the Trainer Training or Training Resource Development component of the National Training Project, and are being run by sector-based Registered Training Organisations. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/Z9FJawdBFoA/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=46,147,2,0 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:35 +1000 SBS Radio's 'World View' program recently interviewed Mansour Razaghi, a Kurd who came to Australia as a refugee from Iran. Mansour broadcasts a weekly program in Farsi on Sydney community radio station 2OOO FM for Kurdish, Iranian and Afghan communities, and during the interview he spoke about his experiences with community radio. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/XQ7bBBTx5Kk/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,39,3,940 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:06 +1000 Bob Gordon of Perth's X-Press speaks to Dan Stinton, station manager at RTR FM 92.1, about the reality, rewards and challenges of managing a large metropolitan community radio station. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/fd3HnZCKqMQ/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,36,3,939 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:59 +1000 In results just released, the importance of community broadcasting in the development of local talent and local culture is confirmed. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/lypev5KdCtA/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,38,3,938 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:10 +1000 For the past five years, Ariane Minc has presented an award-winning weekly program, Jailbreak, on community radio station 2SER FM for the 10,000 prisoners in NSW jails. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/_sOlmzhqGIQ/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,36,3,937 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:55 +1000 Indigenous news and current affairs programs are now available from the CAAMA website. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/kw1vdJbUdRE/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,103,3,935 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:55 +1000 The CBAA's Shane Elson recently attended a series of international community radio events in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and has shared his report with CBOnline. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/ZKogAMOm0Rk/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,934 Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:14 +1000 The RRR/PBS Megahertz held the Espy Rock Dogs to a 35 all draw at the annual Sacred Heart Community Cup football match, held on the 25th of June at the Junction Oval, St. Kilda. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/4Qbj1IN8q54/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,933 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:17 +1000 More and more Australians are tuning into community broadcasting, but it faces many challenges, as a House of Representatives committee is finding out. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/fJxIh6CSmbY/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,932 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:17 +1000 Diversity, innovation and excellence in community television were celebrated on Friday night at the Third Annual National Antenna Awards. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/p0z145Gpd1s/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=47,144,3,930 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:17 +1000 Community television programs are honoured every year at the Australian community television sector's "night of nights" - the Antenna Awards. Here are the winners. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/cKaijuQwPnY/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=47,144,3,931 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:56 +1000 CBOnline invites your station's website to link back to us, and share the diversity of Australian community broadcasting with your audience. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/t3rAUHlZT84/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,136,3,927 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:54 +1000 Strength In Diversity is a series of short radio vignettes featuring reflections, music, interviews and vox pops that might make you think differently about racism and discrimination. The series, produced by 3ZZZ, is available for download in MP3 format from CBOnline. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/RK4yZ4SeROs/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,103,3,929 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 15:53 +1000 CBOnline has added a section to the site covering news, information and issues for Australia's community television sector http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/zDL3Ughg7rw/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=47,0,1,0 Fri, 12 May 2006 12:49 +1000 Australian Volunteers International is Australia's largest and most experienced international volunteer sending agency. They are currently advertising a volunteer position for a Radio Program Producer working with the Women's Media Centre of Cambodia http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/7nGglsbm5Lo/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,919 Thu, 11 May 2006 13:09 +1000 The Australian Government is renewing targeted funding of $7.2 million over four years for the Community Broadcasting Foundation. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/eJrBQ2C6EeE/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,917 Thu, 11 May 2006 13:07 +1000 Greg Ross from Tuncurry's Great Lakes FM recounts a dramatic day in the life of his station. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/OJmP9cp7lhc/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,36,3,916 Thu, 11 May 2006 13:06 +1000 May 2006 marks the 30th anniversary of community radio station 2MCE-FM in the Bathurst/Orange region of NSW. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/fAaPjifqFO8/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,915 Wed, 10 May 2006 13:16 +1000 After more than 30 years of broadcasting fine music to Melbourne, Radio 3MBS is starting a new era of broadcasting, moving from its original studios to a refurbished convent in the Melbourne suburb of Abbotsford. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/KPRguEIjrow/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,39,3,914 Fri, 5 May 2006 14:16 +1000 The Fifth Estate media analysis site recently investigated the pending switch to digital radio. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/rIanSOSWb8w/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,913 Wed, 3 May 2006 15:44 +1000 The address of this RSS feed has changed to "http://feeds.feedburner.com/CBOnline-WhatsNew". Please update your subscription accordingly. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/nuW3hwhFqVk/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,119,2,0 Wed, 3 May 2006 15:32 +1000 The Swinburne University Institute for Social Research (ISR) is offering a PhD Scholarship in Media and Communication Studies as part of the research program of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation. The PhD student will investigate youth radio in the digital age, with a focus on youth media as a source of innovation in the creative industries. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/sPxVR5pxT4U/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,912 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:05 +1000 The Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) has made the following submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications, Information Technology and the Arts for their inquiry into "ways to support a vibrant and diverse network of community broadcasters". http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/AoF3srNMfTk/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=14,40,3,911 Thu, 27 Apr 2006 12:00 +1000 Fiona Gruber, presenter of PBS 106.7 FM's Arts show, has won a prestigious award for her contribution to the Melbourne performing arts scene. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/pvJz__qzVbU/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,910 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:35 +1000 South American rhythms are a big part of Melbourne's live music scene, and a big part of community radio. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/NcZOOMbaBek/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,38,3,909 Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:56 +1000 The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) has made two submissions to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications, Information Technology and the Arts for their inquiry into "ways to support a vibrant and diverse network of community broadcasters". http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/5p0_eRQ3Y98/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,908 Fri, 17 Mar 2006 16:10 +1000 The Community Broadcasting Foundation recently appointed Lex Marinos OAM as its Vice-President for a three-year term. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/q9TPRzFwmHM/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,907 Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:17:00 +1000 The Nunga Wangga team at Radio Adelaide have been on air for less than a year, but already have alot to to celebrate. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/r7o0w8cn5TA/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,906 Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:06 +1000 The Community Broadcasting Foundation's first round of Training Grants opened on Monday 20 February 2006. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/QEc8SohQ9Do/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,904 Fri, 3 Feb 2006 14:22:00 +1000 Clocking up his 25th year on air in 2005, Phil Macdougall is one of 3PBS' longest serving announcers, and his weekly show, 'Sunglasses After Dark' has become a Melbourne Rock'n'Roll institution. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/TMi2Yhh1M1w/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,38,3,897 Wed, 1 Feb 2006 12:25:00 +1000 The Australian Communications and Media Authority has decided to make channel capacity available for a new community radio service in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/vB4kXgdA5cY/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,894 Wed, 1 Feb 2006 12:24:00 +1000 The Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Helen Coonan, has announced that she intends to recommend to the Governor-General that Mr Chris Chapman be appointed as the inaugural Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for a period of five years. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/fCH_aTLaCaw/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,895 Wed, 1 Feb 2006 12:23:00 +1000 The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) has welcomed the announcement of a new House of Representatives inquiry into "ways to support a vibrant and diverse network of community broadcasters http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/dK2J0DukVz4/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=14,40,3,893 Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:12:00 +1000 The fourteen winning entries in the recent Toot Your Own Horn Competition are now available all across CBOnline - Read up on Australia's diverse community broadcasting sector. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/7x4_jrLllpE/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,892 Wed, 18 Jan 2006 11:12:00 +1000 1197am RPH Adelaide has been recognised by the Australian Sports Commission's annual Media Awards, winning for 'Best Commitment to the Coverage of Sport in Australia'. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/yWF2sNqhem4/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,876 Fri, 23 Dec 2005 11:19:00 +1000 The good folk at 96.5 Inner FM are broadcasting their annual Santa talkback again this week. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/kg3uykVSOU4/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,875 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 15:57:00 +1000 As reconstruction efforts are underway in Aceh, so are efforts to restore a sense of normalcy and provide communities with information, news and entertainment. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/De-nBGnPI4U/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,873 Thu, 15 Dec 2005 10:57:00 +1000 The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is proposing that a new community service radio service be made available to serve the Perth city area. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/UiaPaHaZrDA/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,872 Thu, 08 Dec 2005 15:57:00 +1000 Under the banner of Television Sydney, program provider Slice TV, ETC TV and Metro Screen have come together to offer a new standard in community television. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/hUCuAiuHm_w/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,871 Wed, 07 Dec 2005 16:48:00 +1000 Community broadcasters and media activists from 19 Asia-Pacific countries gathered in Jakarta 24-27 November 2005 at the first Asia Pacific Conference of Community Radio Broadcasters, have founded a Regional Section of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) and elected a Regional Board of AMARC Asia-Pacific to lead the new body. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/7eT-ASKAUGE/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,870 Wed, 07 Dec 2005 16:48:00 +1000 Australia's youth community stations are troubled by Triple J's approach to promotions. At the recent CBAA conference the stations canvassed the issue in various discussions and are exploring possible strategies to counter Triple J's perceived market dominance. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/zdnyqwckRSo/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,869 Thu, 03 Nov 2005 11:04:00 +1000 On October 14 the Minister for Communications, IT and the Arts, Hon Senator Helen Coonan, announced a framework to guide the introduction of digital radio to Australia. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/U9xCmfluyiM/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,48,3,868 Thu, 03 Nov 2005 11:04:00 +1000 All community stations do things they are proud of. Now is your chance to tell the world about one of them and go in the running for one of 14 prize packages on offer. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/L-gtQq37Y58/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,867 Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:01:00 +1000 This overview provides background on the community broadcasting sector in the US. The US has a wide variety of non-commercial broadcasters serving different groups http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/VZLGukpOsvg/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,865 Wed, 19 Oct 2005 12:01:00 +1000 The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) has welcomed the recent announcement by the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts of the policy framework for the introduction of digital radio. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/XUL_DnCgWlI/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,864 Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:07:00 +1000 Lauren Kandelaars, media student and Radio Adelaide volunteer, has been honoured with the 2005 Dr Margaret Tobin Award for Excellence in Mental Health in the Media category for her series 'Living with the Black Dog'. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/7KymgkZHX0o/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,863 Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:13:00 +1000 Regional Victorian station, 3MGB, didn't have to go far to find a location for their new studios and a community arts centre, but the next step has been a little more work. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/HJoQt8TV1KU/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,39,3,862 Thu, 06 Oct 2005 16:18:00 +1000 Following a government mandated closure of community radio stations in May, a new communications authority is working to reestablish Thai community broadcasting. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/oRfZ67f9Izs/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,861 Thu, 06 Oct 2005 13:12:00 +1000 The Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) wishes to explore the potential for increasing the support it provides to the Australian community broadcasting sector through the development of new funding sources. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/kojkQ198LF8/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,859 Wed, 05 Oct 2005 13:47:00 +1000 Michael Meadows, one of the team from Griffith University conducting the National Qualitative Audience Research Project: Australia's Community Broadcasting Audiences Talk Back, recently spoke with Radio National. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/EydlJliE9lc/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,860 Fri, 23 Sep 2005 15:00:00 +1000 In an innovative new project, students and teachers at TAFE SA's English Language Services have come together with Radio Adelaide to create greater awareness of the physical and emotional journeys taken by refugees and to trial some innovative ways of learning. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/riBCwzkEfZo/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,39,3,858 Thu, 22 Sep 2005 11:28:08 +1000 98.9 North West FM sports program 'Sports of All Sorts' has won the Radio category at the 2005 Cricket Victoria Media Awards for their coverage of the game in the weekly Saturday morning program. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/EJsPsd1eA50/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,857 Fri, 21 Sep 2005 16:35:08 +1000 This overview provides background on the establishment of community broadcasting in the UK. It may surprise Australian readers that the first fully licensed UK community radio station was only established in 2004. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/kLB7vyUhWDI/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,856 Thu, 15 Sep 2005 16:30:00 +1000 In a fresh attempt to promote community radio, which failed to take off as earlier envisaged, the government now plans to commercialise it and allow broadcast of non-political news to make the system more functionally viable and community-friendly. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/VLUMM6QzLD0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,855 Fri, 09 Sep 2005 04:35:08 +1000 Using the example of Melbourne's Joy FM, the CBAA has produced this guide to conducting a listener survey for your station. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/yrHLFh96XqA/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,47,3,854 Thu, 08 Sep 2005 04:35:08 +1000 Fiona Hawke of FM 107.5 wrote this ten point guide as an overview to producing a radio play for community radio. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/vWSArSEakfc/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,47,3,853 Thu, 08 Sep 2005 03:35:08 +1000 If you are a young poet, it can be hard to find opportunities for your work, but through a series of innovative projects linked with community radio, The Red Room Company has been finding a space in the media for new Australian poetry. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/AAW7ymtUHco/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,852 Wed, 07 Sep 2005 03:35:08 +1000 The management at 979 FM in Melbourne's west takes its commmunity access obligations seriously. Not only did they invite disabled people onto the station to do their own show, they also made substantial changes to a studio to make it possible. The station's coordinator, Bill Lucas, tells more. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/E52MRP6QGwk/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,36,3,851 Fri, 26 Aug 2005 03:35:08 +1000 For the past 3 1/2 years, Vasili Kanidiadis has been visiting the backyards of Melbourne for his program, Vasili's Garden, which screens on Channel 31, Melbourne. Now, thanks to SBS, Vasili is going national. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/lizIBOe74kQ/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,849 Mon, 22 Aug 2005 03:35:08 +1000 Janey Gordon, Senior Teaching Fellow in Radio from the University of Luton in the UK, was in Australia recently and spoke to 2SER's Cameron Woods about the United Kingdom's fledgling community broadcasting sector. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/iMf0Sy0eaTw/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,102,3,847 Mon, 22 Aug 2005 13:28:08 +1000 An Alice Springs community radio station says it is shocked Charles Darwin University (CDU) has withdrawn its support for the station's licence. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/zMX5UEdVhNE/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,846 Wed, 17 Aug 2005 13:28:08 +1000 For those obsessed with community radio, the annual fund-raiser is a source of neurotic foreboding, writes 3RRR volunteer Jonathan Alley. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/ObOVQEi-P_U/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,36,3,845 Fri, 12 Aug 2005 13:28:08 +1000 As much as you might like to you don't always have your radio tuned in to your favourite community radio station. Now a new service from Sydney's FBi is ensuring that listeners won't miss out on what they want to hear. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/69zsSVdqRVI/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,37,3,844 Thu, 11 Aug 2005 13:28:08 +1000 A new show on Melbourne's Channel 31 is inviting emerging documentary producers onto the air to tell stories about the best kept secrets in their communities. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/GKRu9ybHT7M/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,39,3,841 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 01:28:08 +1000 Young multicultural musicians and artists are invited to be part of a new music project, which is set to shock the radio airwaves. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/XKTruG9dRO0/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,38,3,840 Fri, 05 Aug 2005 01:28:08 +1000 The Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) believes that it is an appropriate time to evaluate the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (AMRAP) and to consider the options for its continuation and further development. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/JRaPVIANmL8/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,837 Fri, 05 Aug 2005 01:28:08 +1000 Community broadcasters are always interested in finding new ways to serve their communities of interest, and podcasting is a great opportunity for this. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/DsXjMoHR1go/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=15,47,3,826 Thu, 04 Aug 2005 01:28:08 +1000 The World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC), has called for a global solidarity campaign in favour of freedom of expression and communication rights of the Community and independent Radio Stations of Nepal. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/hmktk5jkILQ/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,836 Thu, 04 Aug 2005 01:28:08 +1000 A new free-to-air television station to be known as "TVS" has today announced that it will launch in November this year. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/MM8HxLxN8Uo/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=0,139,3,838 Wed, 03 Aug 2005 01:28:08 +1000 Culture, Commitment, Community: the Australian Community Radio Sector is a report on the state and role of the community broadcasting sector by Susan Forde, Michael Meadows and Kerrie Foxwell from Griffith University's Australian Key Centre for Cultural and Media Policy. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CBOnline-WhatsNew/~3/fmYU3iGrr5c/index.cfm http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=14,40,3,835