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Friends of the ABC (NSW & ACT) Strategic Plan 2024-2025

We are thrilled to release our new Friends of the ABC (NSW & ACT) Strategic Plan 2024-2026.

Posted September 12, 2024 12:48 PM

Vale Tim Bowden - 1937-2024

Renowned ABC broadcaster, producer, and author, Tim Bowden, passed away on Sunday at the age of 87.

Posted September 05, 2024 12:16 PM

Kim Williams’ passionate defence of the ABC

The ABC Chair, Kim Williams, laid out a vision for an revitalised and invigorated ABC at the Redmond Barry Dinner...

Posted July 29, 2024 6:01 PM

Podcast of the month: Who broke Britain?

As Britain emerges from 14 years of Conservative governments, this four-part podcast looks back at the time since the Tories...

Posted July 27, 2024 6:03 PM

ABC Friends restructures for strong future

After many months of hard work by members of the national committee, ABC Friends National became a Company Limited by...

Posted July 24, 2024 6:02 PM

Lisa Millar to farewell early mornings but not the ABC

ABC News Breakfast host Lisa Millar will stay with the ABC after finishing up on the morning program on 23...

Posted July 22, 2024 6:03 PM

Paris Olympics coverage for regional ABC listeners

ABC radio listeners in regional Australia will be able to access the 2024 Paris Olympics through a deal struck between...

Posted July 20, 2024 6:03 PM

Fact Check ends. How can we test political claims?

With the ABC yet to announce the timing of its proposed internal fact-checking unit, ABC News Verify, audiences will need...

Posted July 19, 2024 5:06 PM

Report says ABC no longer most trusted for news

The global 2024 Digital News Report has found that the ABC is no longer Australia’s most trusted news outlet, with...

Posted July 19, 2024 5:05 PM