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Marking the transition to FM in Perth

As foreshadowed in our post on 18 February, the ABC Perth team broadcast from Forrest Place on Monday 23 February...

Posted March 04, 2026 2:17 PM

The ABC is STILL under-funded

In January, when ABC Friends presented its pre-budget submission to the federal government, the message was clear: the ABC is...

Posted March 04, 2026 11:44 AM

The One Nation surge: What could it mean for our ABC?

Former ABC election analyst Antony Green has warned of a potential "electoral earthquake" as One Nation surges to unprecedented polling...

Posted February 27, 2026 10:52 AM

B1 and B2 are back: The ABC's $50 million boost bears fruit

The $50 million funding boost the ABC secured last year is beginning to take shape — and Australian children's television...

Posted February 19, 2026 11:34 AM

Guess who's back?

Culture warrior returns as communications spokesperson.

Posted February 19, 2026 10:03 AM

WA News: Emergency radio signs, Perth FM transition, & 30 years of ABC Friends WA

WA members seek help locating ABC emergency radio signs, Perth switches to FM on 23 February, and ABC Friends WA...

Posted February 18, 2026 10:40 AM

Welcome to your 2026 ABC Friends Tasmania Committee

The year is well underway now and your new management committee is starting to find its feet.

Posted February 17, 2026 3:44 PM

Free speech hypocrisy: Always was a Coalition priority

When satire hurts feelings, suddenly free speech isn't quite so free.

Posted February 13, 2026 12:28 PM

Overreach on antisemitism could threaten the ABC

The responses to the horrific terrorist attack at Bondi beach could lead to constraints on the independence of the ABC,...

Posted February 12, 2026 9:28 PM