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Easter Greetings

Just a short Easter Greeting as we are all facing a very different four day “holiday”, when traditional ways of...

Posted April 09, 2020 12:52 PM

Our kids need the ABC

The ABC's role in educating, entertaining, and guiding generations of us is well known.

Posted April 01, 2020 6:42 PM

Tasmania's (somewhat curtailed) plans for 2020

ABC Friends Tasmania's State Committee met last month and developed a full plan of activities for the year.

Posted March 25, 2020 5:47 PM

Farewell and Thank You to Belinda and Trevor Wright

Before the world went awry, ABC Friends Tasmania's Northern Branch organised a farewell for two of its stalwart members, Belinda...

Posted March 25, 2020 5:39 PM

Australia depends on Our ABC

The ABC is vital in times of national emergency like the recent bushfires, floods and now the COVID-19 threat.

Posted March 25, 2020 3:53 PM

Share your thoughts on why our ABC should be well funded

Tell us why the ABC is important to you and your family and why it needs reliable funding.

Posted March 06, 2020 6:08 PM

Western Suburbs of Sydney Inaugural Meeting: March 28

This event has been postponed until Covid-19 abates and the authorities deem public gatherings safe.

Posted March 06, 2020 5:17 PM

House of Reps motion calls for ABC cuts to be reversed

On 2 March, Centre Alliance member for Mayo Rebekha Sharkie introduced a motion in Parliament to recognise the ABC’s impressive work...

Posted March 03, 2020 4:24 PM

Surprise! Surprise! IPA continues attacks on ABC

The Institute of Public Affairs has (IPA) commissioned a survey by global firm Dynata to continue its campaign against the...

Posted February 28, 2020 10:18 AM