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Discussions underway for future ABC funding for emergency broadcasting

The ABC and Albanese Government are discussing new funding to ensure the broadcaster can maintain its vital emergency broadcasting services,...

Posted June 18, 2024 5:00 PM

Phillip Adams retirement

Phillip Adams’ final Radio National broadcast on 27 June will be met with enormous sadness by listeners, colleagues and interview...

Posted June 18, 2024 4:59 PM

Podcast of the month: Not Stupid

ABC favourites, Julia Baird and Jeremy Fernandez, have joined forces to present a weekly podcast chat about the “stories you're...

Posted June 18, 2024 4:59 PM

ABC vision and innovation acknowledged

The ABC has recently celebrated winning several major national and international awards.

Posted June 15, 2024 4:59 PM

June 2024 news and updates

Posted June 14, 2024 9:49 AM

Laura Tingle adds award to her credentialed career

Since 2001, ABC Friends has recognised exceptionally talented ABC staff members and outstanding ABC programs through the annual presentation of...

Posted June 13, 2024 2:00 PM

Vic regional friends find out how to get the most from digital ABC

Former ABC radio operator and technology commentator, Peter Marks, recently gave a very interesting presentation to ABC Friends Victoria’s Ballarat...

Posted June 13, 2024 12:41 PM

ABC Friends Tasmania celebrates 200 years of free press

On 4 June 1824, Andrew Bent published the first independent newspaper in Australia. To mark the 200th anniversary of this...

Posted June 11, 2024 4:00 PM

ABC Perth ran tours of their building in East Perth on 8 June 2024, for Open Day

Cathy Bardon and past President Bobbie Mackley handed out flyers to people turning up for the tours and two live...

Posted June 10, 2024 1:59 PM