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Hate crime legislation and the ABC

It's been a tough, sad summer.

Posted January 28, 2026 5:46 PM

The year in review: ABC Friends Annual Report 2025

2024-25 was a busy year for ABC Friends, with a number of significant achievements.

Posted January 28, 2026 5:45 PM

ABC International: soft power in troubling times

ABC Friends Inner Melbourne held a seminar with Clare Gorman, the Head of ABC International, and Dr. Phil Kaftaloudis, a...

Posted January 28, 2026 5:44 PM

Woodford Festival proves the ABC still matters: especially to young people

ABC Friends QLD volunteers held a stall at the Woodford Folk Festival, held every December in Queensland, and once again...

Posted January 28, 2026 5:43 PM

The art of respectful argument in defence of our ABC

Dr Tess Howes, President of ABC Friends NSW & ACT, explores strategies for respectfully engaging with accusations of ABC bias...

Posted January 24, 2026 11:14 AM

ABC Friends Victoria: Strengthening foundations for the year ahead

The 2025 Annual General Meeting marked an important milestone, with members approving significant updates to foundational documents while reaffirming confidence...

Posted January 22, 2026 4:45 PM

ABC Friends Victoria dinner a huge success

ABC Friends Victoria hosted another spectacular annual dinner on November 21, 2025, bringing together passionate supporters of Australia's public broadcaster...

Posted December 17, 2025 2:07 PM

Our message of support for the Australian Jewish community

ABC Friends offers our deepest sympathy to the Australian Jewish community following the horrific incident at the Hannukah celebration on...

Posted December 16, 2025 5:20 PM

Friends and Alumni visit Canberra

Carol Stuart, National Vice President of ABC Friends, reports on a successful visit to Canberra, with a flurry of advocacy...

Posted December 02, 2025 2:42 PM