Finalists announced in the 2019 CBAA Community Radio Awards

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Finalists announced in the 2019 CBAA Community Radio Awards

The finalists for the 2019 CBAA Community Radio Awards have been revealed. Representing a diverse cross section of the community radio sector, more than 95 finalists span the 26 award categories which include Best New Radio Program, Excellence in Community Engagement, and Best Special Event Broadcast. Winners for these - as well as the Station Leadership, Michael Law and Tony Staley Awards - will be announced at the 2019 CBAA Community Radio Awards Gala Dinner, on Saturday, 26 October 2019 at Pullman Melbourne on the Park. Tickets to the 2019 CBAA Community Radio Awards Gala Dinner are available now. Don't miss out!

Upcoming Webinars

TONIGHT! Good Governance - How Healthy is your Station? TONIGHT Wednesday 28 August, 6.30pm (AEST) Registration still open! Good governance is the framework of rules, systems and processes put in place to guide an organisation. It is essential for a healthy organisation that is effectively fulfilling their purpose to observe these principles. But how best to monitor our governance practices as community broadcasters? Presented by: Keith Phillips, CEO, QLBS. QLBS has developed health checks for a number of sectors including small business and sports clubs in Australia and Internationally.  Contribute to The Wire - 2020 and Beyond Wednesday 11 September, 6.30PM (AEST) Register here. The Wire takes an independent approach to current issues, offering critical coverage, which challenges all points of view, puts issues and events in context and always asks ‘why?’ This webinar is for all community broadcasters who wish to join The Wire, adding to public awareness and understanding of important issues. Presented by:  Annie Hastwell, a founding producer and Adelaide presenter of The Wire and Sarah Martin, journalist and Wire producer.  Visit the CBAA's website for more information and to register. CBAA webinars are presented with support from the Community Media Training Organisation (CMTO).  Register for the CBAA Conference 2019 and attend the workshop Develop Current Affairs Production at your Station presented by Sarah Martin, Producer, The Wire. ​This is a hands-on session presented in partnership with CMTO.

Exciting opportunity for radio and online journalists!

Apply now for the Deutsche Welle’s international paid internship! In conjunction with the CBAA, Deutsche Welle (DW), is excited to once again offer the Mike Thompson & Clare Atkinson Internship – a paid internship that gives you the chance to gain experience working with Germany’s international multimedia broadcaster.   If you want ... A three to six month paid internship opportunity with the potential for an extended contract or freelance work; To gain international broadcast experience at a renowned German broadcaster; On the job training and exposure to international stories and loads more;  ...  this is the right internship for you!   Apply for this exciting opportunity - applications close 1 October 2019. Deutsche Welle is a valued partner of the CBAA.

National Radio News Canberra Journalist

Do you have a passion for news? Can you relentlessly chase a story then write engaging copy? The CBAA is looking for you to bring news from across the country to the National Radio News, a weekday news service combining the resources of Community Station newsrooms right across the country. Based at Parliament House, the role of NRN Canberra Journalist will be multi-faceted - not only reporting on the day’s political stories but also creating your own content relevant to communities across Australia.  This contract position requires someone with the level of experience to be editorially sound working under limited supervision, able to source and research stories thoroughly, and generate stories for bulletins and potentially organise live crosses to programmes. Find out more and apply. Applications close Thursday 5 September, 2019

Presenters & Producers needed (Alice Springs - NT)

Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA) is Australia’s leading Aboriginal owned and operated media organisation.  CAAMA have three radio presenter roles available for highly creative and self-motivated individuals who are passionate about Aboriginal culture and interested in making a valuable contribution to their local community. The three positions available include: Breakfast Presenter – full time. Presenter/Producer – full time. Presenter/Producer – casual (30 hours per week). The following attributes will be highly regarded: Experience in relevant software namely, RCS Zetta, G- Selector and Social media platforms.  Knowledge of country and language groupings of Central Australia. Knowledge of Indigenous Broadcasting Industry. Find out more and apply, or to obtain a Job Description contact Station Manager Gilmore Johnston. Applications close Friday 6 September 2019.

Reminder: CBAA People and Community Survey

You should have received the CBAA People and Community Survey from Survey Matters, a leading research agency for the not for profit sector. If you have not yet received this email, please let us know. Your responses help to paint a picture of the size of our sector, how self-sustaining we are, our contribution to society and the important work we undertake. The Survey can be completed online or on your mobile if that is more convenient, and should only take around 15 minutes for you to submit.  Please contact us on 02 9310 2999 if you are having any issues completing the survey.

SACBA Conference 2019

Last weekend CBAA’s Content Services Manager, Abe Killian, attended the SACBA (South Australian Community Broadcasting Association) conference at The Lakes in Adelaide. Twenty five stations from across South Australia attended with workshops presented by SACBA, CBF, CMTO and CRN. The CBAA were also very pleased to give a session on the News Project which will allow stations to present news in their own local voice with content coming via NRN and the larger contributing stations in the sector. More on the News Project will be fully revealed at the CBAA Conference at the end of October.   (Get to know Abe in the Getting to Know Your CBAA Staffsection of this newsletter.) Pictured above: Donny Benét

CBAA Amrap Chart News

Sitting at number nine on the Metro Chart this week is Donny Benét. Donny has had a huge 24 months supporting Mac DeMarco through the US. The Sydney artist has returned to Aussie shores releasing his latest groove-driven track Second Dinner. Leading the way at number one this week, Easy Browns with Dam Eels, a psych-rock / pop-punk track, produced by Paul Maybury. Debuting at number one on the Regional Chart is Aussie festival favourite, Ash Grunwald with Ain’t My Problem, from his forthcoming album, Mojo. Sitting at number four is Seven Day Weekend, the latest offering from Melbourne six piece Underground Lovers. Making waves outside of the charts this week is Wirlomin Noongar artist, Clint Bracknell hailing from Perth. Having spent the last few years creating for film and theatre, Bracknell’s latest release, Break Loose, a joyful call to arms for dreaming big, taking risks and shaking off the sleepy town blues. For more music news, check out the latest Amrap Charts article or head over to AirIt for the latest! Getting to Know Your CBAA Staff Abe Killian,  Content Services Manager  Before CBAA, did you have a connection to Community Broadcasting? I started listening to 2RRR and they had an ad on for their training course. I went on to host and produce a number of programs at 2RRR in lovely downtown Henley! How do you enjoy your weekends? I serve my cat overlord, as she so obviously deserves. Do you have a motto or personal mantra? Always outnumbered, never outgunned! What is currently on your playlist? Well recently I've been rediscovering the Top Gunsoundtrack. But movie scores and soundtracks are my thing. Favourite book? Well, I was a big fan of the A Song of Ice and Fire books and interviewed George RR Martin back in 1999. It's been seven years or so since the last book and it's really starting to wear thin I have to say! Become a Facebook Fan Follow Us on Twitter

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