Broadcasting news and other relevant fact-based content is an integral part of community radio programming.
At this years CBAA Conference in Cairns a panel discussed community radio’s role in producing good quality news, resources required, and the challenge for community broadcasters, especially in regional areas
Panellists: Amanda Copp (NRN), Tangiora Hinaki (Ngaarda), Louisa Graham (Australian Scholarships Foundation)
Host: Andrea Ho (JNI)
Panelists pre-reading:Enhancing and supporting news and journalism in community radio Jon Bissett, CBAA March 2022
Quick definition: ‘news and factual content’ in the community broadcasting context
Reliable, accurate, independent information-based content that strives to be fair and apolitical. The makers and publishers of that content are transparent and accountable.
‘Independent news that is relevant to the community.’
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