2008‐2009 ANNUAL REPORT
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee) For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Annual Report For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
CONTENTS
Company Details 3
CBAA Board & Committees 4‐5
CBAA Staff 6
President’s Report 7‐10
Directors’ Report 11‐13
Auditor’s Independence Declaration 14
Income Statement 15
Balance Sheet 16
Statement of Changes in Equity 17
Cash Flow Statement 18
Notes to the Financial Statements 19‐31
Directors’ Declaration 32
Audit Report 33‐34
Compilation Report 35
Detailed Profit and Loss Statements 36‐42
Detailed Project Accounts 43‐49
General Manager’s Report 50‐52
Technical Consultant’s Report 53‐56
CBAA Member Listing 57‐62
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Company Details For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
COMPANY DETAILS
Name Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Status of organisation Company Limited by Guarantee Place of establishment Alexandria NSW Australia Founded 1974 Date of incorporation 27th June 1986 ACN Number 003 108 030
Address 44‐54 Botany Rd Alexandria NSW Australia 2015
Telephone (02) 9310 2999
Fax (02) 9319 4545
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.cbaa.org.au
COMMUNITY BROADCASTING
The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia is the national peak body for community broadcasting in Australia. In addition to providing services for its members, it manages projects of benefit to the broad community broadcasting sector.
Australia has a unique and highly developed community broadcasting sector with over 300 licensed community broadcasting stations and the involvement of over 20,000 volunteers. Licenses were first issued in 1972 to not‐for‐profit organisations to provide alternative and complementary broadcast services to those provided by the commercial and national sectors and access to the community in generating local media content.
The sector is extremely diverse with licenses allocated both geographically and according to specific communities of interest. Approximately 70% of stations are located in regional and remote areas. In capital cities there are both metropolitan‐wide services and sub‐metropolitan services. Communities of interest include Indigenous, ethnic & multicultural, educational, youth, religious, specialist music, print handicapped, and a broad range of general community radio services servicing local communities.
Stations operate primarily through fundraising, sponsorship, subscription, program access and limited federal funding support provided through the Community Broadcasting Foundation.
Community broadcasting reflects a commitment to access and participation, training, and content relevant to local communities and specific communities of interest. The cumulative national community broadcasting audience has been measured over 9 million people.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
CBAA Board & Committees For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
CBAA COMMITTEES at 30 June 2009
CBAA Board of Directors Deborah Welch President 5UV Radio Adelaide John MacInnes Vice President Radio 3WAY Warrnambool Vacant Vice President Television Adrian Basso Board Director 3PBS Melbourne Libby Jamieson Board Director 3CR Melbourne Phillip Randall Board Director 2CBA Sydney Addam Stobbs Board Director 3JOY Melbourne Georgia Webster Board Director 3SYN Melbourne Martin Walters Staff Elected Director CBAA Jonathan Brown Youth Representative 5UV Radio Adelaide Natalie Pozdeev Women’s Representative 2RRR Ryde
Finance Standing Committee Adrian Basso Chair/ Finance/ Board Director Deborah Welch President Phillip Randall Board Director Michele Bawden General Manager Yvette Novosel Operations Manager
Conference Sub‐Committee Michele Bawden Chair/ General Manager Libby Jamieson Board Director Georgia Webster Board Director Jonathan Brown Youth Representative
Technical Sub‐Committee Phillip Randall Chair / Board Director John Maizels TSC member Chris Deacon TSC member/ Artsound FM Mike Tobin TSC member/3EON Steve Hutson TSC member/4GEM
Constitutional Consultative Committee Natalie Pozdeev Chair/ Womens’ Representative Deborah Welch President John MacInnes Vice President Radio Danny Chifley CBAA
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
CBAA Board & Committees For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
Satellite Advisory Committee John MacInnes Chair/ 3WAY Niels Briet 4CCR Daz Chandler 2SER Rob Meaton 2BOB Ken Westerman 2TRR John Robinson 4BSR Bob Rau GGAC Representative
Training Advisory Committee Annamarie Reyes Chair/CBAA Training Manager Addam Stobbs 3JOY Reged Ahmed ABC Radio
SECTOR PROJECT COMMITTEES at 30 June 2009
Digital Radio Consultative Group – Working Group Vacant Chair Barry Grosser Perth Representative / 6SON Phillip Randall Sydney Representative / 2CBA Peter Rohweder Brisbane Representative / 4EB Stephen Jolley Melbourne Representative / 3RPH Tim Borgas Adelaide Representative / 5DDD Nathaniel Garvin Hobart Representative / 7HFC
CBAA Advisers Michele Bawden General Manager, CBAA David Sice Technical Consultant, CBAA
Observers: Ian Stanistreet CBF Executive Director
Sector Projects Consultative Committee Michele Bawden Chair/ General Manager Deborah Welch CBAA President Peter Luckett RPH Australia Chair Jim Remedio AICA President George Zangalis NEMBC President David Turrell CMA CEO
Observers: Ian Stanistreet CBF Executive Director Judy Hiscox DBCDE
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
CBAA Staff For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
CBAA STAFF at 30 June 2009
Michele Bawden General Manager Yvette Novosel Operations Manager Vacant Membership Manager Vacant Policy & Campaigns Manager Andrew Devenish‐Meares IT Coordinator Brigitte Dagg Executive Assistant Robin Carter Finance Coordinator Danny Chifley Administrative Assistant
Community Radio Network – CRN Peter Tozer CRN Manager Ben Feggans Technical Coordinator Martin Walters Satellite Operations Coordinator
CBAA Training – RTO Annamarie Reyes Training (RTO) Manager Paris Pompor Administrative Assistant
Technical Development Unit David Sice Technical Consultant
SECTOR PROJECTS STAFF
AMRAP Chris Johnson Amrap Manager Brooke Olsen Amrap Distribution Coordinator Nadia Onus Amrap Communications Coordinator
CBOnline Wendy Coates CBOnline Manager Elly King CBOnline Assistant
National Training Project ‐ NTP Nicola Joseph National Training Project Manager Bruno Brayovic Administrative Assistant
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
President’s Report For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Looking for a metaphor for the CBAA in 2008/09, it could be the home renovation, or perhaps putting the car in for the super service. At times it’s felt like building from the ground up. I’ll return to those wobbly metaphors, but before that I want to hold up two significant achievements for acknowledgement. In November 2008, we launched the revised Community Radio Codes of Practice, the result of a long process of consultation throughout 2008, co‐ordinated by the CBAA on behalf of the sector. The Codes were well received by stations and regulators alike and came with a detailed set of checklists and examples for policy and procedures that could be used by stations as the basis for their own policies.
The second is a major moment in the evolution of our sector. In 2007, legislation to introduce Digital Radio to Australia included a place for community broadcasting, the result of many years of consistent advocacy from the CBAA and other sector organisations. However, for the opportunity to become reality, the other essential ingredient is funding, particularly for the major capital and operational costs. After an unexpected delay this was realised in the May 2009 federal budget and as a result, the Digital Radio Project is now underway from July 2009.
Phase One of community digital radio involves more than 35 capital city stations. These stations face challenges in conceptualising and resourcing new services. Whilst funding covers the costs of transmission, the costs of creating a new service are their own. Their success in doing that will be critical as both a model and a pathway for the rest of our stations onto the digital platform.
Many wonder whether digital radio will be a success. At mid 2009 it is too soon to tell, however all sections of industry have made significant investments and are committed to its success. The CBAA’s policy position is that community owned and operated media is an equal player in all media platforms. With our rapidly changing technological landscape, this means asserting our place and arguing our case in many arenas. Thanks and congratulations go to all those who argued the case over many years for our place in digital radio. We continue to support our community television members and colleagues in their quest for a place in the digital TV spectrum.
The May 2009 budget also brought good news in the refunding of two key sector Projects, the National Training Project (NTP) and the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project (Amrap), and we were delighted to appoint two experienced Project Managers, respectively Nicola Joseph and Chris Johnson. They join CBOnline Manager, Wendy Coates, in steering national projects the CBAA co‐ordinates on behalf of the whole sector. This year we have revamped the consultation process, creating a new Sector Projects Consultative Committee to advise and review the work of the sector projects.
Returning to the house of the CBAA, much attention this year has been on getting the organisational foundations right. Our new General Manager, Michele Bawden, commenced in October 2008 and has already made an outstanding contribution. With a capacity to focus on both the big picture and the detail, she has worked closely with the Board on our organisational processes. As part of its monitoring role, the Board has reviewed and approved a complete restructure of the accounting system and financial reporting, a major staff restructure, a host of new policies and procedures
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
President’s Report For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
in areas that were creating risk for the organisation, among them debt recovery, effective provisioning for staff entitlements, staff recruitment processes and contracts, clear roles and terms of reference for committees, Board induction and meeting and minute processes. There is now also a review and development process to support the General Manager. The Board has great confidence in the General Manager and her staff to manage our organisation on behalf of members.
Financially, the CBAA core activities experienced a deficit in 2008‐09 of $42,827.34 before depreciation. There were four major contributing factors, largely the result of the Board taking action to address previous years’ under‐provisioning of staff entitlements and bad debts, along with incurring a loss at the Alice Springs Conference. These one‐off adjustments are accounted for in this year’s financial accounts and this approach is in step with the Board’s commitment to more accurate and transparent financial reporting to members. These are listed at page 12‐13 of the audited financial statements.
The financial result looks disappointing, but the Board feels significantly more confident at June 2008 than it did 12 months earlier. Not for‐profit organisations that rely on external funding to achieve their goals commonly have little in the way of surplus retained earnings. The CBAA has taken steps to ensure the organisation remains sustainable within this environment with improved budgeting, more accurate and timely financial reporting, tighter controls on spending and better debt management. It is crucial that CBAA remains diligent with its finances and we are committed as a Board to this.
Membership in 2008‐09 grew slightly, bringing the total membership numbers to 282. We've seen our members do incredible things this year and we've seen many struggle as a wobbly economy put pressure on already stretched services. A major issue for the CBAA has been an accumulation of member debt over many years, and the lack of a clear policy or process to fix the problem. In this past year we have seen a gradual decrease in the overall amount through close attention and follow up. From July 1, 2009, our new process will ensure members get back on track and are not able to fall into large arrears, a situation that creates risks both for the station and its representative organisation.
A highlight in 2008 was the CBAA conference in Mbantwe, Alice Springs, which generated very positive feedback. Whilst numbers were down on hopeful expectation, with some members finding the distance too far, those who attended had a great experience, underpinned by the hospitality of our host stations CAAMA Radio and 8CCC. As a new President, it was terrific to have so many delegates approach me to say how much they enjoyed this conference, how much they’d learnt, how they felt welcomed and included and the strong interest in Board positions. CAAMA’s Friday night barbecue was a roaring success despite the skies opening and the Todd River flowing added to the sense of it being a special time in a special place.
At the 2008 AGM, a significant moment came with the adoption of a new Constitution, substantively unchanged, but revised and consistent with contemporary law and process. We thank the members of the Constitutional Review Sub‐Committee for their thorough work in advising us on a way forward. Whilst the first recommendation of that Committee was the adoption of the contemporary Constitution, their report contained a range of other recommendations. In 2009 the Board has put these proposals out for member
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
President’s Report For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
consultation. This process has been co‐ordinated by the Constitutional Consultation Sub Committee, fondly called the ConCon and ably chaired by Natalie Pozdeev.
Members at last year’s conference requested two rounds of consultation on issues of importance and this was trialled in this consultation. The schedule was February to October. Five ‘proposals’ were provided for member review, and request for feedback were made through mail, email and through online forum discussions. The Board also discussed the proposals thoroughly at each meeting, forming its own interim positions to review with member feedback. Proposals with significant support will be put as special resolutions to the 2009 AGM.
Three board members retired at the 2008 AGM. Vice President Radio and former Acting President Shane Elson completed a long and significant contribution, having first been elected to the Board in 2001. Bryce Ives completed a five‐year term marked by commitment, strategy and flair, not the least in his star turns as Awards Dinner host. Stuart Buchanan brought a strong focus on issues around media convergence to the Board in his two year term. Our Staff Elected Director Peter Tozer also completed a valuable term in November 2008.
Continuing Board member John MacInnes was elected to the position of Vice President Radio and plays a key role as a member of the Executive. John brings a deep knowledge of the realities for small stations in our sector and of good process and governance. Both have been invaluable contributions. Adrian Basso brings a new strength to the Board’s financial oversight. In a fully elected Board it is a bonus to have a qualified accountant as our Finance Director and on our Executive. Adrian is a fearless inquisitor and a warm supporter, two excellent qualities for a Board member. Our Women’s Rep Natalie Pozdeev continued in to her second year in the position and has proven a great advocate not only for women in our sector – still under‐represented – but for diversity, fairness and transparency.
Elected in November 2008 were new members Libby Jamieson, Phillip Randall, Georgia Webster and Addam Stobbs, and our new Staff Rep Martin Walters and Youth Rep Jonathan Brown also joined the Board. All have been strong contributors to a positive and cohesive team. Every Board member serves on at least one working committee and at time of writing we have 100% attendance by Directors at both Board and committee meetings. The introduction of a December Board induction meeting was an important element in the group hitting the ground running.
Your Board has also undergone an evaluation of its own effectiveness this year. We consider ourselves thorough, hardworking, with an understandably strong emphasis on operational issues as we got the house in order. With the foundation built, we look forward a greater focus on strategy, planning and the future directions of our sector in the year ahead.
Another notable feature of the CBAA and our sector is the number and variety of formal structures for consultation. In addition to Board members and staff, 37 people participated in working or advisory committees to the CBAA.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
President’s Report For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
Key issues for us in the coming year include industry regulation, spectrum issues, broadband, the financial viability of the sector and our stations’capacity to serve their communities, building our support of and services for members, clarifying an effective emergency service role for community broadcasters. Our Strategic and Operational Plans for the year ahead commit us to a huge range of activities to meet these aspirations:
• Promote the values of the community broadcasting sector through practical actions. • Build station capacity by providing quality advice, support, and services for members. • Advance the interests of the sector through policy leadership, advocacy and public campaigns. • Enhance our communications strategies to raise awareness and knowledge of the sector. • Increase organisational capacity to reflect best practice and facilitate sustainable growth.
Our vision is a community broadcasting sector renowned for its creativity, energy and professionalism, encouraging active community engagement and participation and promoting strong communities through local, diverse and accessible broadcasting. We will lead our sector towards a digital media future by embracing the opportunities made available through new content aggregation, collaboration and distribution mechanisms.
I thank the CBAA staff, Board, committee members, our partners in other community broadcasting sector organisations and of course our members for their hard work and commitment.
Deborah Welch President
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Directors’ Report For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
Your Directors present their report on the Company for the financial year ended 30 June 2009.
1. The Directors in office at the date of this report are listed below with particulars of qualifications, experience and special responsibilities (if any).
Deborah Welch ‐ President Board Member since 2007 Directors Meetings Attended: 7 Directors Meetings Held: 7 24 years experience in community broadcasting Bachelor of Arts
John MacInnes – Vice President (Radio) Board Member since 2004 Directors Meetings Attended: 7 Directors Meetings Held: 7 14 years experience in community broadcasting Diploma of Social Science
Adrian Basso ‐ Board Member Board Member since 2007 Directors Meetings Attended: 7 Directors Meetings Held: 7 11 years experience in community broadcasting Bachelor of Accounting
Georgia Webster ‐ Board Member Board Member since 2008 Directors Meetings Attended: 7 Directors Meetings Held: 7 6 years experience in community broadcasting Bachelor of Arts, Honours
Addam Stobbs ‐ Board Member Board Member since 2008 Directors Meetings Attended: 4 Directors Meetings Held: 4 14 years experience in community broadcasting Diploma of Workplace Training and Assessment
Elizabeth Jamieson ‐ Board Member Board Member since 2008 Directors Meetings Attended: 4 Directors Meetings Held: 4 14 years experience in community broadcasting Bachelor of Arts, Social Science
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Directors’ Report For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
Phillip Randall ‐ Board Member Board Member since 2008 Directors Meetings Attended: 4 Directors Meetings Held: 4 20 years experience in community broadcasting
Martin Walters ‐ Board Member Board Member since 2008 (staff elected) Directors Meetings Attended: 4 Directors Meetings Held: 4 2 years experience in community broadcasting Bachelor of Arts
The following Directors ceased to hold office during the year:
No. of Meetings No. of Meetings Held Attended
Shane Elson 3 3 Bryce Ives 3 1 Stuart Buchanan 3 1 Peter Tozer 3 3
2. The Principal Activities of the Company were that of a national association to support community broadcasting. There were no significant changes in the nature of the Company’s activities during the year.
3. The net amount of loss of the Company for the financial year after providing $0.00 for income tax was $85,291.85. The loss can be attributed to the following events:
a) Conference Loss During the financial year the Company incurred a loss of $26,504.90 (2008: loss of $7,957.55) on the 2008 annual conference. The loss was primarily attributable to revenue not meeting budget and costs associated with revenue generation.
b) Provision for Long Service Leave Under the terms and conditions of the Company’s enterprise agreement employees are entitled to pro rata long service leave after 5 years service. To allow for prudent budgeting the association has changed its accounting policy and will provide for long service leave from commencement of employment. This change in accounting policy has resulted in the Company providing an additional $33,913.40, which under the previous policy would not have been charged.
c) Bad Debts During the financial year the Company reviewed its accounts receivable, making provision for doubtful debts and writing off bad debts. While this process is enacted each year the Company has written off a bad and doubtful debt expense this year of $32,491.48 (2008: $Nil)
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Directors’ Report For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
d) Depreciation
In order to comply with accounting standards the Company depreciates its capital assets. This expense is a non‐cash outlay and does not reflect on the Company’s performance. The depreciation charge for the year was $43,114.51 (2008: $31,500.00).
e) Redundancy Payment
During the financial year one of the Company’s long‐standing employees was made redundant. While the Company provided for long service leave and annual leave, no provision had been made for redundancy which was payable under the terms and conditions of the Company’s enterprise agreement. The severance payment was $14,260.00 (2008: $Nil).
4. The Company is a non‐profit Company and therefore restricted from declaring any dividends.
5. The results of the operations of the Company during the financial year showed that the Company ran at a loss.
6. During the financial year there was no significant change in the state of affairs of the Company.
7. There has not been any matter or circumstances that have arisen since the end of the financial year other than those referred to in the review or Accounts that has significantly affected or may significantly affect the operations of the Company, the results of those operations or the state of affairs of the Company in subsequent years.
8. There has been one Director, Addam Stobbs, who since the end of the previous financial year has received or has become entitled to receive a benefit (other than a benefit included in the aggregate amount of emoluments received or due and receivable by Directors shown in the Accounts, or the fixed salary of a full time employee of the Company) by reason of a contract made by the Company or a related corporation with the Director or with a firm of which he is a member or with a Company in which he has a substantial financial interest. Addam received a contract fee for providing training services to the RTO.
9. In accordance with Section 299(1) of the Corporations Act (2001) it is expected that the Company will continue its operations in line with that of previous years.
10. Notwithstanding the excess of current liabilities over current assets, the financial report has been prepared on a going concern basis as the directors have reviewed the Company’s next financial year’s budgets and cash flow projections and are of the opinion there is reasonable grounds to believe the association will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
Director Director
Dated this 16th day of October 2009.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Income Statement For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Revenues from Ordinary Activities 2 4,195,205.96 4,013,992.24
Membership Services and Sector Projects (1,429,124.67) (1,222,407.26) Employee and Consultancy Expenses (2,280,978.78) (1,901,969.64) Depreciation Expense 3 (43,114.51) (31,500.00) Occupancy Expense (126,859.81) (129,782.07) Other expenses from Ordinary Activities (400,420.04) (726,873.37)
Profits/(Losses) from ordinary activities before income tax expense (85,291.85) 1,459.90
Income tax expense relating to ordinary activities 13 0.00 0.00
Profits/(Losses) from ordinary activities after income tax expense (85,291.85) 1,459.90
Net Profits/ (Losses) (85,291.85) 1,459.90
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. Page 15 of 62
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Balance Sheet For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Current Assets Cash Assets 6 646,157.66 770,779.93 Receivables 7 441,078.33 442,845.27 Other 8 85,222.84 67,046.24 Total Current Assets 1,172,458.83 1,280,671.44
Non‐Current Assets Property, Plant & Equipment 9 97,253.35 107,326.10 Total Non‐Current Assets 97,253.35 107,326.10 Total Assets 1,269,712.18 1,387,997.54
Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 10 1,146,305.61 1,187,010.59 Financial Liabilities 11 0.00 4,882.15 Provisions 12 68,283.18 58,336.66 Total Current Liabilities 1,214,588.79 1,250,229.40
Non‐Current Liabilities Financial Liabilities 11 0.00 31,266.30 Provisions 12 33,913.40 0.00 Total Non‐Current Liabilities 33,913.40 31,266.30 Total Liabilities 1,248,502.19 1,281,495.70
Net Assets 21,209.99 106,501.84
Equity Contributed equity 0.00 0.00 Retained profits 21,209.99 106,501.84 Total Equity 21,209.99 106,501.84
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. Page 16 of 62
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Statement of Changes in Equity For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Contributed Retained Equity Profits Total $ $ $
Balance at 1 July 2007 0.00 105,041.94 105,041.94 Profit/(loss) attributable to the Company 0.00 1,459.90 1,459.90 Transfers to and from reserves 0.00 0.00 0.00 Balance at 30 June 2008 0.00 106,501.84 106,501.84
Profit/(loss) attributable to the Company 0.00 (85,291.85) (85,291.85) Transfers to and from reserves 0.00 0.00 0.00 Balance at 30 June 2009 0.00 21,209.99 21,209.99
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. Page 17 of 62
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Cash Flow Statement For the Financial Year ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Cash Flows from Operating Activities Membership Fees and Sector Services 2,020,200.26 1,872,997.44 Interest Received 24,755.03 12,239.44 Net Project Receipts (303,617.51) (153,706.04) Payment to Suppliers and Employees (4,128,283.00) (3,576,777.13) (2,386,945.22) (1,845,246.29) Cash Flows from Grants Grants received 2,343,477.17 2,438,238.09
Net cash provided by operating activities 17(a) (43,468.05) 592,991.80
Cash Flows from Investing Activities Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment 24,563.64 14,454.55 Acquisition of plant and equipment (62,846.92) (25,979.65)
Net cash flows from investing activities (38,283.28) (11,525.10)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Repayment of borrowings (37,865.09) (15,095.38)
Net cash flows from financing activities (37,865.09) (15,095.38)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash held (119,616.42) 566,371.32
Cash at start of the financial year 830,005.49 263,634.17
Cash at close of the financial year 17(b) 710,389.07 830,005.49
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements. Page 18 of 62
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 1 ‐ Statement of Accounting Policies
The financial report is a general‐purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views and other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. The financial report is for Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited as an individual entity incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited is a company limited by guarantee. The following is a summary of the material accounting policies adopted by the company in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.
Basis of Preparation
Reporting Basis and Conventions The financial report has been prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historical costs. It does not take into account changing money values or, except where stated, current valuations of non‐current assets. Cost is based on the fair values of the consideration given in exchange for assets.
Going Concern
The financial report has been prepared on the going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of normal business activity and the realisation of assets and the settlement of liabilities in the normal course of business.
The association has incurred a net loss for the year ended 30 June 2009 of $85,291.85 (2008: profit $1,459.90). As at 30 June 2009 the association had a net current asset deficiency of $42,129.96 (2008: surplus $30,442.04).
The directors have taken steps subsequent to 30 June 2009 to ensure the association continues as a going concern. These steps included:
• Preparation of detailed budgets • Analysis of cash flow projections • Exploring avenues to increase revenue from operating activities
The ability of the association to continue as a going concern and to pay its debts as and when they fall due is dependent on the continuing support of its members and the Community Broadcasting Foundation.
The directors have reviewed the business’ operations and are of the opinion that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate, as they believe the association will continue to receive the support set out above.
Should the association be unable to continue as a going concern, it may be required to realise its assets and extinguish its liabilities other than in the normal course of business and at amounts different from those stated in the financial report.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 1 ‐ Statement of Accounting Policies (con’t)
The financial report does not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts nor to the amounts and classification of liabilities that may be necessary should the association be unable to continue as a going concern.
Accounting Policies
(a) Property, Plant and Equipment Each class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses.
Plant and Equipment Plant and equipment are measured on the cost basis less depreciation and impairment losses. The carrying amount of plant and equipment is reviewed annually by directors to ensure it is not in excess of the recoverable amount from those assets. The recoverable amount is assessed on the basis of the expected net cash flows, which will be received from the assets’ employment and subsequent disposal. The expected net cash flows have not been discounted to present values in determining recoverable amounts.
Depreciation The depreciable amount of all fixed assets including buildings and capitalised leased assets, but excluding freehold lands, are depreciated on a straight line or diminishing value basis over their useful lives to the Company commencing from the time the asset is held ready for use. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the start of either the unexpired period of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvement.
The Depreciation rates used for each class of depreciable asset are: Office Equipment and Furniture 11 ‐ 40% Studio Equipment 11 ‐ 40% Motor Vehicle 22.5% Leasehold Improvements 25.0% The asset’s residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at each balance sheet date. An asset’s carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset’s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with the carrying amount. These gains or losses are included in the income statement. When revalued assets are sold, amounts included in the revaluation reserve relating to that asset are transferred to retained earnings. Plant and equipment acquired by way of capital grants have been capitalised and are depreciated in accordance with the above policy. Grant funds received for the acquisition of the plant and equipment are recorded in the financial statements as a liability “capital grants for equipment”. These grant funds are recognised as income over the useful life of the plant and equipment.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 1 ‐ Statement of Accounting Policies (con’t)
(b) Leases Leases of fixed assets where substantially all the risks and benefits incidental to the ownership of the asset, but not the legal ownership, are transferred to entities in the economic entity are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalised, recording an asset and a liability equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments, including any guaranteed residual values. Lease payments are allocated between the reduction of the lease liability and the lease interest expense for the period. Leased assets are depreciated on a straight‐line basis over their estimated useful lives where it is likely that the economic entity will obtain ownership of the asset or over the term of the lease. Lease payments for operating leases, where substantially all the risks and benefits remain with the lessor, are charged as expenses in the periods in which they are incurred.
(c) Financial Instruments Recognition Financial instruments are initially measured at cost on trade date, which includes transaction costs, when the related contractual or obligations exist. Subsequent to initial recognition these instruments are measured as set out below. Fair Value Fair value is determined based on current bid prices for all quoted investments. Valuation techniques are applied to determine the fair value for all unlisted securities, including recent arm’s length transactions, reference to similar instruments and option pricing models. Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss A financial asset is classified in this category if acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or if so designated by management and within the requirements of AASB 139: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments. Realised and unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of these assets are included in the income statement in the period in which they arise.
(d) Impairment of Assets At each reporting date, the Company reviews the carrying values of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have been impaired. If such an indication exists, the recoverable amount of the assets, being the higher of the asset’s fair value less cost to sell and value in use, is compared to the asset’s carrying value. Any excess of the asset’s carrying value over its recoverable amount is expensed to the income statement. Impairment testing is performed annually for goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash‐generating unit to which the asset belongs.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 1 ‐ Statement of Accounting Policies (con’t)
(e) Employee Benefits Provision is made for the company’s liability for employee benefits arising from services rendered by employees to balance date. Employee benefits that are expected to be settled within one year have been measured at the amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled, plus related on‐ costs. Employee benefits payable later than one year have been measured at the present value of the estimated future cash outflows to be made for those benefits.
(f) Cash Cash and cash equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short‐term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.
(g) Revenue Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Company and the revenue can be reliably measured. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised: Sales revenue Sales revenue is recognised when the goods or services are provided. Grants are recognised in the period to which the grant relates. Interest income Interest income is recognised as it accrues.
(h) Goods and Services Tax (GST) Revenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of GST, except where the amount of GST incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Taxation Office. In these circumstances the GST is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of an item of the expense. Receivables and payables in the Balance Sheet are shown inclusive of GST. Cash flows are presented in the cash flow statement on a gross basis, except for the GST component of investing and financing activities, which are disclosed as operating cash flows.
(i) Comparative figures When required by Accounting Standards, comparative figures have been adjusted to conform to changes in presentation for the current year.
(j) Critical accounting estimates and judgements The directors evaluate estimates and judgements incorporated into the financial report based on historical knowledge and best available current information. Estimates assume a reasonable expectation of future events and are based on current trends and economic data, obtained both externally and within the Company.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 1 ‐ Statement of Accounting Policies (con’t)
(k) Grants in Advance and Projects in Progress Grants in advance is grant revenue received in the current financial year relating to a future income year or grants received where there has been no activity on that grant in the current financial year. Where there is activity on a grant in the current financial year, the whole grant revenue received to date is recognised as revenue for that year. Expenditure relating to the particular grant is offset against the revenue, with any excess of grant revenue over expenditure being carried as projects in progress.
(l) Economic Dependence The Company is dependent on the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) for the majority of its revenue used to operate the business. At the date of this report the directors have no reason to believe the CBF will not continue to support the Company.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
2009 2008 $ $
Note 2 – Revenue Operating Activities Membership fees 310,834.80 309,221.59 CBF Grants 1,865,009.81 1,860,311.56 Other Grants 680,946.36 889,338.18 CRN activities and subscriptions 353,741.24 343,002.44 Training fees 34,987.00 25,367.00 Other income 924,931.72 571,277.48
4,170,450.93 3,998,518.25 Non‐Operating Activities Profit on sale of assets 0.00 3,234.55 Interest received 24,755.03 12,239.44
Total revenue 4,195,205.96 4,013,992.24
Note 3 – Expenses
Profit from ordinary activities before income tax has been determined after:
(a) Expenses Depreciation of plant and equipment 43,114.51 31,500.00
Rental expense on operating leases: ‐ minimum lease payments 63,512.76 63,512.76
Note 4 – Key Management Personnel Compensation Key Management Personnel
Directors Shane Elson Deborah Welch John MacInnes Adrian Basso Addam Stobbs Stuart Buchanan Bryce Ives Elizabeth Jamieson Phillip Randall Peter Tozer Martin Walters Georgia Webster
Addam Stobbs received $2,670.00 for provision of training services during the financial year. Other than the above the directors received no remuneration for their services in their capacity as directors of the company.
Key Management Personnel Michele Bawden Craig Liddell Stephen McDermott
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
2009 2008 $ $
Note 4 – Key Management Personnel Compensation (con’t)
Total Compensation Post Short Term Employment Benefits Benefits Total $ $ $ 2009 Total Compensation 209,110 9,771 218,881 2008 Total Compensation 191,205 1,761 192,966
Note 5 – Auditor’s Remuneration Amounts received or due and receivable by Escott Aston for: ‐ an audit of the financial report of the entity 15,700.00 14,850.00 ‐ other audit services 8,300.00 3,500.00 ‐ other services in relation to the entity 0.00 4,200.00
24,000.00 22,550.00
Note 6 – Cash Assets Cash at bank and on hand 646,157.66 770,779.93
Note 7 – Receivables CURRENT Debtors 376,625.01 409,400.49 Less: Provision for Doubtful Debts (30,000.00) (30,000.00)
346,625.01 379,400.49
PPCA Royalties 50,436.67 61,483.55 Other Debtors 40,958.87 1,961.23 GST Refundable 3,057.78 0.00
441,078.33 442,845.27
Note 8 – Other Current Assets Prepayments 20,991.43 7,820.68 Short Term Deposits 64,231.41 59,225.56
85,222.84 67,046.24
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
2009 2008 $ $
Note 9 – Property, Plant & Equipment Furniture and Equipment – at cost 173,607.64 289,320.11 Accumulated Depreciation (149,678.46) (269,695.82)
23,929.18 19,624.29
Studio Equipment – at cost 417,121.88 397,405.02 Accumulated Depreciation (366,744.26) (374,069.56)
52,377.62 23,335.46
Leasehold Improvements – at cost 83,384.55 131,293.58 Accumulated Depreciation (62,438.00) (95,562.50)
20,946.55 35,731.08
Leased Motor Vehicle – at cost 0.00 36,867.27 Accumulated Amortisation 0.00 (8,232.00)
0.00 28,635.27
Total Plant and Equipment – at cost 676,114.07 854,885.98 Accumulated Depreciation and Amortisation (578,860.72) (747,559.88)
97,253.35 107,326.10
Movements in Carrying Amounts
Furniture & Studio Leasehold Leased Motor Total Equipment Equipment Improvement Vehicles $ $ $ $ $ Balance at 1 July 2007 20,308.81 27,355.88 39,072.49 9,483.00 96,220.18 Additions 14,271.48 3,865.58 7,842.59 36,867.27 62,846.92 Disposals (2,526.00) 0.00 0.00 (8,694.00) (11,220.00) Depreciation (12,430.00) (7,886.00) (11,184.00) (9,021.00) (40,521.00)
Carrying amount at 30 June 2008 19,624.29 23,335.46 35,731.08 28,635.27 107,326.10
Balance at 1 July 2008 19,624.29 23,335.46 35,731.08 28,635.27 107,326.10 Additions 11,160.86 48,501.62 2,014.55 0.00 61,677.03 Disposals 4,391.03 (4,183.46) (4,534.08) (26,577.27) (30,903.78) Depreciation (11,247.00) (15,276.00) (12,265.00) (2,058.00) (40,846.00)
Carrying amount at 30 June 2009 23,929.18 52,377.62 20,946.55 0.00 97,253.35
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
2009 2008 $ $
Note 10 – Accounts Payable CURRENT Trade Creditors 382,573.81 481,969.92 Projects in Progress 426,676.85 331,428.27 Other Creditors and Accruals 38,014.28 80,440.36 Income in Advance 17,604.00 0.00 Grants in Advance 231,000.00 189,835.51 GST Payable 0.00 44,964.00 PPCA Royalties 50,436.67 58,372.53
1,146,305.61 1,187,010.59
Note 11 – Financial Liabilities
CURRENT Lease Liability 0.00 4,882.15
NON‐CURRENT Lease Liability 0.00 31,266.30
Note 12 – Provisions CURRENT Employee Entitlements 68,283.18 58,336.66
NON CURRENT Employee Entitlements 33,913.40 0.00
Note 13 – Income Tax Expense The Company is exempt from income tax under subdivision 50‐B of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
2009 2008 $ $
Note 14 – Operating Lease Commitments (a) Operating Leases Aggregate amount contracted for, but not provided for in the financial statements
Due within 1 year 63,512.76 63,512.76 Due within 1‐2 years 63,512.76 63,512.76 Due within 2‐5 years 0.00 63,512.76 Due later than 5 years 0.00 0.00
Total lease commitment 127,025.52 190,538.28
(b) Finance Leases
Due within 1 year 0.00 8,110.80 Due within 1‐5 years 0.00 38,053.75 Due later than 5 years 0.00 0.00
Minimum lease payments 0.00 46,164.55 Less: Future finance charges 0.00 10,016.10
Total Lease Liability 0.00 36,148.45
Note 15 – Contingent Liabilities The directors of the Company are not aware of any contingent liabilities at balance date.
Note 16 – Financial Reporting by Segment The Company operates predominantly in the Community Broadcasting industry. The principal activity of the Company is to support the development and administration of Community Broadcasting.
The Company operates in one geographic area only, being Australia.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
2009 2008 $ $
Note 17 – Cash Flow Statement (a) Reconciliation of the operating profit after tax to the net cash flows from operations:
Operating profit/(loss) after tax (85,291.85) 1,459.90
Loss/ (profit) on sale of assets 4,142.82 (3,234.55) Depreciation and amortisation 45,172.51 40,521.00 Interest on borrowings 757.34 3,096.10 Provision for employee entitlements 43,859.92 (18,775.23)
Changes in assets and liabilities
(Increase)/decrease in accounts receivable 32,775.48 291,799.59 (Increase)/decrease in other current assets (44,179.29) 6,926.48 Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable (40,704.98) 271,198.51
Net cash provided by operating activities (43,468.05) 592,991.80
(b) Reconciliation of cash
Cash at Bank 646,157.66 770,779.93 Short Term Deposits 64,231.41 59,225.56
710,389.07 830,005.49
Note 18 – Subsequent Events There have been no events, which have occurred between balance date and the date of these accounts, which will materially impact on the Company.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 19: Financial Instruments Financial Risk Management
The Company’s financial instruments consist mainly of deposits with banks, short‐term investments, accounts receivable and payable and leases.
The main purpose of non‐derivative financial instruments is to raise finance for the association’s operations. The Company does not have any derivative instruments at 30 June 2009. Financial Instruments are held under normal commercial policies, terms and conditions regularly adopted by businesses in Australia.
The main risks the Company is exposed to through its financial instruments are liquidity risk, credit and interest rate risk.
(a) Liquidity Risk The Company manages liquidity risk by monitoring forecast cash flows.
(b) Credit Risk The maximum exposure to credit risk, excluding the value of any collateral or other security at balance date to recognised financial assets, is the carrying amount, net of any provisions for impairment of those assets, as disclosed in the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements.
The Company does not have any material credit risk exposure to any single receivable or group of receivables under financial instruments entered into by the association.
(c) Interest Rate Risk The Company’s exposure to interest rate risk, which is the risk that a financial instrument’s value will fluctuate as a result of changes in market interest rates and the effective weighted average interest rates on those financial assets and financial liabilities, is as follows:
Weighted Average Interest Floating Interest Fixed Interest Rate Maturing Within 1 to Rate Value Within 1 Year 5 Years 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 % % $ $ $ $ $ $ Financial Assets Cash & cash equivalents 2.7 1.7 646,158 770,780 0 0 0 0 Trade & other receivables 0 0 441,078 442,845 0 0 0 0 Short term deposits 8.1 7.1 64,231 59,226 0 0 0 0 Total Financial Assets 1,151,467 1,272,851 0 0 0 0
Financial Liabilities Trade & other payables 0 0 420,588 562,410 0 0 0 0 Lease liabilities 0 9.6 0 0 0 4,882 0 31,266 Total Financial Liabilities 420,588 562,410 0 4,882 0 31,266
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Notes to and forming part of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 19: Financial Instruments (con’t) Net Fair Values
The net fair value of financial assets and liabilities approximates their carrying value because of their short term to maturity. No financial assets and financial liabilities are readily traded on organised markets in standardised form. Financial assets where the carrying amount exceeds net fair values have not been written down as the association intends to hold the assets to maturity.
The aggregate net fair values and carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities are disclosed in the Balance Sheet and in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
Aggregate net fair values and carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities at balance date:
2009 2008
Carrying Amount Net Fair Value Carrying Amount Net Fair Value
$$$$ Financial Assets Cash 646,158 646,158 770,780 770,780 Trade and other receivables 441,078 441,078 442,845 442,845 Short term deposits 64,231 64,231 59,226 59,226 Total Financial Assets 1,151,467 1,151,467 1,272,851 1,272,851
Financial Liabilities Trade and other payables 420,588 420,588 562,410 562,410 Lease liability 0 0 36,148 36,148 Total Financial Liabilities 420,588 420,588 598,558 598,558
Note 20 – Members’ Guarantee The Company is limited by guarantee. If the Company is wound up, the Articles of Association state that each member at the date of winding up, and each member who ceased to be a member within twelve months of the date of winding up, shall contribute a maximum of $10 each towards meeting any outstanding obligations of the Company. At 30 June 2009, the number of full members was 229 (2008: 227).
Note 21 – Entity Information The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited is a company limited by guarantee incorporated and domiciled in the State of New South Wales. The registered office of the Company is located at Suite 1, Level 3, 44‐54 Botany Road, Alexandria, NSW.
During the year, the principal activity was that of a national association to support community broadcasting.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Directors’ Declaration For the Year Ended 30 June 2009 ______
The Directors of the Company declare that:
1. The financial statements and notes, as set out on pages 15 to 31, are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001:
(a) Comply with Accounting Standards and the Corporations Regulations 2001; and
(b) Give a true and fair view of the financial position as at 30 June 2009 and of the performance for the year ended on that date of the Company.
2. As at the date of this statement there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors.
Director Director
Dated this 16th day of October 2009.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Independent Audit Report to the Members For the Year Ended 30 June 2009 ______
Report on the Financial Report
We have audited the accompanying financial report of Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited (the company), which comprises the balance sheet as at 30 June 2009 and the income statement, statement of recognised income and expenditure and cash flow statement for the year ended on that date, a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes and the directors’ declaration as set out in pages 15 to 32.
Directors’ Responsibility for the Financial Report
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting Interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001. This responsibility includes establishing and maintaining internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the financial report that is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the company’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001. We confirm that the independence declaration required by the Corporation Act 2001, provided to the directors of Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited on 8 August 2009 would be in the same terms if provided to the directors as at the date of this auditors report.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Detailed Profit and Loss Statement For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Income
Secretariat 21,983.54 (35,298.19) Community Radio Network (CRN) (22,824.97) 66,653.57 CBAA Training (RTO) (15,481.01) 6,327.52 Technical Development Unit 0.00 0.00 Conference (26,504.90) (7,957.55)
Net Profit/(Loss) before Indirect Income and Expenses (42,827.34) 29,725.35
Indirect Income and Expenses
Profit on Sale of Assets 0.00 3,234.55 Total Indirect Income 0.00 3,234.55
Depreciation (42,464.51) (31,500.00) Total Indirect Expenses (42,464.51) (31,500.00)
Net Income/(loss) transferred (85,291.85) 1,459.90
Note: The Detailed Profit and Loss Statements on pages 37 to 42 detail the community broadcasting sector related activities of the Company. The Detailed Project Accounts on pages 45 to 49 detail the projects undertaken during the year by the Company.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Detailed Profit and Loss Statement For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Secretariat
Income Business Activities 125,540.00 0.00 Capital Income from Projects 3,627.26 13,978.94 CBX Advertising 13,311.71 8,000.00 CTV Membership Fees 0.00 10,987.84 Human Resources Assistance 56,359.00 113,871.45 Interest Received 24,717.12 12,239.44 Membership Fees 310,834.80 309,221.59 Project Management Fees 7,500.00 0.00 Rent Received from Projects 15,243.00 13,083.00 Sector Co‐ordination Grant 306,640.00 250,704.00 Sundry Income 11,086.45 6,579.41
Total Income 874,859.34 738,665.67
Expenses Administration Expenses Accountancy Fees 7,913.75 5,400.00 Amortisation 2,058.00 9,021.00 Audit Fees 9,213.63 3,600.00 Bad and Doubtful Debts 19,279.14 0.00 Bank Charges 3,895.55 3,513.68 CBX Expenses 26,973.00 25,735.85 Cleaning 3,409.87 3,639.39 Committee Expenses 41,778.85 31,481.84 Consultancy 2,500.00 3,075.55 Electricity 4,582.33 4,505.98 Fringe Benefits Tax 2,510.59 3,562.38 General Expenses 3,043.59 1,629.10 Information Technology 2,746.41 1,528.83 Insurance 5,086.01 6,082.24 Interest Paid – Lease 1,826.35 3,096.10 Legal Expenses 300.00 198.00 Loss on Disposal of Fixed Assets 4,142.82 0.00 Office Rentals and Leases 9,930.80 10,889.12 Payroll Tax 16,427.80 7,710.46 Printing 6,706.74 8,530.83
Expenses carried forward 174,325.23 133,200.35
Gross Income carried forward 874,859.34 738,665.67
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Detailed Profit and Loss Statement For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Gross Income brought forward 874,859.34 738,665.67
Expenses brought forward 174,325.23 133,200.35
Postage 13,702.91 16,127.52 Promotion and Advertising 4,254.88 1,147.77 Provision for Employee Entitlements 17,356.62 (24,915.50) Rent 43,764.30 43,347.40 Repairs & Maintenance 1,083.77 1,062.16 Salaries & Wages 464,326.65 481,896.21 Security 322.07 641.19 Special Projects 32,152.00 4,317.52 Staff Amenities 3,911.75 7,218.90 Staffing Costs 11,045.79 12,835.20 Stationery & Office Supplies 9,594.66 9,728.93 Subscriptions 417.09 1,912.66 Superannuation 41,389.02 41,896.11 Telephone, Fax and Internet 15,967.97 12,570.41 Travel 19,261.09 30,977.03
678,550.57 640,763.51
Total Indirect Expenses 852,875.80 773,963.86
Net Income/(Loss) transferred 21,983.54 (35,298.19)
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Detailed Profit and Loss Statement For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $ Community Radio Network (CRN)
Income CBF Grant 69,007.50 67,000.00 Business Activities 212,286.00 201,117.28 Special Grants 15,560.00 15,560.00 Satellite Fees 115,333.91 130,897.32 Other Income 1,110.00 3,454.55
Total Income 413,297.41 418,029.15
Expenses Audit Fees 5,000.00 8,000.00 Bad and Doubtful Debts 3,790.53 0.00 Business Fees 125,540.00 0.00 Cleaning 1,894.41 2,025.60 Consultancy Fees 0.00 6,240.18 Electricity 2,545.77 2,471.12 General Expenses 995.13 0.00 Human Resources Assistance 14,500.00 54,500.00 Insurance 3,186.93 4,819.39 Information Technology 6,527.21 830.68 Miscellaneous 0.00 853.82 Office Rentals and Leases 5,517.07 5,314.05 Payroll Tax 5,769.99 2,740.58 Postage 658.87 579.23 Projects Opening Balance 0.00 1,750.00 Promotion & Publicity 865.46 300.00 Provision for Employee Entitlements 12,853.46 7,789.72 Rent 26,258.58 23,340.92 Repairs & Maintenance 2,937.99 1,972.33 Salaries & Wages 173,837.57 175,716.77 Security 178.96 292.07 Special Projects 0.00 2,404.55 Staff Amenities 993.12 2,628.03 Staffing Costs 0.00 2,209.09 Staff Training 0.00 1,445.00 Stationery & Office Supplies 5,193.08 5,152.25 Subscriptions 250.00 1,050.00 Superannuation 15,270.75 15,878.52 Telephone, Fax and Internet 19,089.18 15,292.71 Travel 2,468.32 5,778.97
Total Expenses 436,122.38 351,375.58
Net Income/(Loss) transferred (22,824.97) 66,653.57
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Detailed Profit and Loss Statement For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
CBAA Training (RTO)
Income CBF Grants 41,000.00 35,000.00 Project Management Fees 16,211.09 41,497.51 Other Income 2,920.00 268.75 Training Fees 21,805.00 14,789.00
Total Income 81,936.09 91,555.26
Expenses Audit 2,000.00 2,000.00 Cleaning 378.91 373.48 Conference Expenses 500.00 257.68 Consultancy 3,873.00 7,630.00 Electricity 509.11 494.20 Equipment Purchases 0.00 1,327.73 Human Resources Assistance 5,000.00 2,500.00 Information Technology 2,767.28 2,344.28 Insurance 564.33 963.87 Miscellaneous 0.00 1,044.54 Office Rentals and Leases 1,103.43 1,062.81 Payroll Tax 1,302.95 743.53 Postage 477.13 463.31 Printing 638.73 2,525.78 Promotion and Advertising 0.00 120.00 Provision for Employee Entitlements 2,460.31 (5,021.67) Repairs & Maintenance 51.70 95.49 Salaries 63,204.93 50,005.34 Security 35.78 58.45 Staff Amenities 236.79 557.59 Staffing Costs 256.36 2,375.09 Staff Training 1,350.00 2,559.00 Stationery & Office Supplies 1,764.57 1,997.46 Subscriptions 1,064.00 187.50 Superannuation 5,735.62 3,939.54 Telephone, Fax and Internet 1,221.93 2,514.22 Travel 920.24 2,108.52
Total Expenses 97,417.10 85,227.74
Net Income/(Loss) transferred (15,481.01) 6,327.52
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Detailed Profit and Loss Statement For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Technical Development Unit
Income CBF Grant 75,002.50 70,000.00 Project Opening Balance 11,340.62 44,982.02
Gross Income 86,343.12 114,982.02
Expenses Consultancy 84,759.23 103,214.87 Travel 1,169.21 426.53 Work in Progress 414.68 11,340.62
Total Expenses 86,343.12 114,982.02
Net Income/ (Loss) transferred 0.00 0.00
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Detailed Profit and Loss Statement For the Year Ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Conference
Income Expo 20,652.00 32,225.00 Project Opening Balance 9,806.63 0.00 Registration and Meals 66,513.00 78,800.00 Sponsorship and Advertising 43,261.14 32,651.82
Total Income 140,232.77 143,676.82
Expenses Administration 45,383.07 45,813.88 Awards 1,241.55 1,574.73 Projects Opening Balance 0.00 1,132.08 Promotional Material 12,392.86 8,296.07 Salaries 33,864.95 26,019.63 Travel Rebate 5,576.14 3,457.58 Venue 68,279.10 65,340.40
Total Expenses 166,737.67 151,634.37
Net Income/ (Loss) transferred (26,504.90) (7,957.55)
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Detailed Project Account For the Financial Year ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Other CBF Grant Projects
Income CBF Grants 288,737.00 Project Opening Balance 71,242.14 Other Income 2,043.49 Training Fees 10,732.00
Total Income 372,754.63
Expenses Bad and Doubtful Debts 158.00 Conference Awards 2,284.59 Conference Expenses 1,130.73 Consultancy 202,207.91 Human Resources Assistance 450.00 Payroll Tax 213.77 Postage 352.00 Printing 14,794.77 Project Management Fee 8,000.00 Rent 5,820.30 Salaries 4,109.44 Superannuation 337.51 Travel 10,976.90 Work in Progress 121,918.71
Total Expenses 372,754.63
Net Income/ (Loss) transferred 0.00
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Detailed Project Account For the Financial Year ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Other Non CBF Grant Projects
Income CD Distribution 227,816.33 Other Grants 611,386.36 Project Opening Balance 76,305.96
Total Income 915,508.65
Expenses Audit and Accountancy 5,000.00 Bad and Doubtful Debts 9,263.81 Broadcast Services 198,370.00 CD Compilation 191,397.84 CD Distribution 1,200.00 Cleaning 11.81 Consultancy 465,860.00 Data Analysis 4,500.00 Insurance 338.96 Office Rentals and Leases 240.58 Payroll Tax 105.83 Postage 600.00 Printing 2,018.96 Promotion and Advertising 1,800.00 Provision for Employee Entitlements 1,339.88 Salaries 14,002.78 Security 3.65 Staff Amenities 25.27 Superannuation 141.11 Telephone, Fax and Internet 277.57 Travel 3,031.92 Web Hosting 1,496.32 Work in Progress 14,482.36
Total Expenses 915,508.65
Net Income/(Loss) transferred 0.00
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Detailed Project Account For the Financial Year ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Sector Project ‐ Amrap
Income Capital Income from Projects 1,753.64 0.00 CBF Grants 394,386.40 0.00 CD Distribution 0.00 40,256.99 Interest Received 37.91 0.00 Project Opening Balance 228.53 71,072.43 Special Grants 0.00 15,000.00
Total Income 396,406.48 126,329.42
Expenses Audit and Accountancy 1,500.00 0.00 CD Distribution 0.00 944.91 Cleaning 367.03 408.82 Conference Expenses 145.45 229.09 Consultancy Fees 2,232.64 0.00 Depreciation 604.00 0.00 Electricity 895.22 1,436.90 Equipment Purchases 3,627.26 0.00 Human Resources Assistance 16,000.00 0.00 Information Technology 9,664.06 767.20 Insurance 929.88 963.87 Miscellaneous 33.93 495.59 Music Correspondent & Recordings 1,818.18 4,066.81 Office Rentals and Leases 862.73 1,062.75 Payroll Tax 2,267.79 4,197.00 Postage 10,284.18 15,775.85 Printing 5,289.09 255.06 Project Sector Consultation 5,745.90 0.00 Promotion and Advertising 4,343.36 250.00 Provision for Employee Entitlements 7,686.14 (706.20) Rent 10,480.00 9,975.00 Repairs & Maintenance 43.50 95.53 Salaries 118,979.58 68,381.58 Security 32.13 58.41 Staff Amenities 647.88 525.67 Staffing Costs 3,873.98 574.00 Stationery & Office Supplies 7,947.17 2,641.84
Expenses carried forward 216,301.08 112,399.68
Gross Income carried forward 396,406.48 126,329.42
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Detailed Project Account For the Financial Year ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Gross Income brought forward 396,406.48 126,329.42
Expenses brought forward 216,301.08 112,399.68
Subscriptions 238.85 300.00 Superannuation 10,360.03 6,118.65 Telephone, Fax and Internet 2,758.16 2,179.32 Travel 4,698.62 446.65 Web Hosting 4,430.42 7,682.00 Work in Progress 157,619.32 (2,796.88)
Total Expenses 396,406.48 126,329.42
Net Income/(Loss) transferred 0.00 0.00
Note: In 2009 AMRAP detailed project account includes 2 separate grants from the CBF
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Detailed Project Account For the Financial Year ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Sector Project ‐ CBOnline
Income Project Opening Balance 98,922.31 0.00 Other Income 23,551.89 0.00 CBF Grants 394,849.41 162,265.00 Total Income 517,323.61 162,265.00
Expenses Almanac Upkeep 4,500.00 0.00 Audit and Accountancy 2,550.00 1,300.00 Bank Charges 30.00 15.00 Cleaning 757.79 519.99 Conference Awards 15,384.65 0.00 Conference Expenses 3,548.78 3,085.87 Consultancy 64,616.90 14,231.18 Data Analysis 13,050.00 0.00 DDN Implementation 158,259.09 0.00 Depreciation 39.00 0.00 Electricity 1,018.30 988.45 Equipment Purchases 0.00 2,475.39 Human Resources Assistance 17,765.00 15,015.00 Information Technology 4,868.35 4,172.59 Insurance 1,128.69 1,347.34 Miscellaneous 652.39 2,100.00 Office Rentals and Leases 2,206.88 1,642.46 Payroll Tax 3,142.08 4,370.78 Project Sector Consultation 1,347.28 0.00 Promotion and Advertising 7,922.70 1,280.43 Provision for Employee Entitlements 7,930.53 9,509.16 Rent 3,263.00 3,108.00 Repairs & Maintenance 87.03 111.57 Salaries 99,364.69 77,748.35 Security 71.58 55.11 Staff Amenities 2,888.17 866.39 Staff Training 0.00 540.00 Stationery & Office Supplies 4,211.58 2,364.62 Superannuation 8,832.50 6,584.22 Telephone, Fax and Internet 4,453.21 7,012.62 Travel and Accommodation 1,453.92 0.00 Work in Progress 81,979.52 1,820.48 Total Expenses 517,323.61 162,265.00
Net Income/(Loss) transferred 0.00 0.00
Note:
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Detailed Project Account For the Financial Year ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Sector Project ‐ National Training Project
Income CBF Grants 217,387.00 172,979.00 Projects Opening Balance 62,509.25 0.00
Total Income 279,896.25 172,979.00
Expenses Audit 1,952.50 1,000.00 Cleaning 757.80 813.48 Conference Expenses 3,733.04 2,614.75 Consultancy Fees 47,978.95 0.00 Depreciation – Capital Grants 7.00 10,000.00 Electricity 2,728.64 2,011.73 Human Resources Assistance 13,909.09 8,600.00 Information Technology 4,405.53 4,688.51 Insurance 1,128.68 1,927.76 Office Rentals and Leases 2,206.88 2,125.64 Payroll Tax 2,850.61 7,710.25 Postage 263.54 902.29 Printing 0.00 120.10 Project Sector Consultation 908.33 0.00 Provision for Employee Entitlements 3,880.38 (5,715.09) Rent 5,822.10 11,271.50 Repairs & Maintenance 83.64 191.04 Salaries 114,008.44 119,295.70 Security 71.58 116.83 Staff Amenities 388.18 1,051.16 Staffing Costs 0.00 3,446.76 Staff Training 700.00 198.00 Stationery & Office Supplies 3,109.03 2,417.18 Subscriptions 0.00 375.00 Superannuation 10,467.91 9,888.96 Telephone, Fax and Internet 5,690.71 2,333.64 Travel and Accommodation 2,614.80 9,540.21 Work in Progress 50,228.89 (23,946.40) Total Expenses 279,896.25 172,979.00
Net Income/ (Loss) transferred 0.00 0.00
Note:
In 2009 National Training Project detailed project account includes: Management Training Resource Development, Management Training Pilot, Management Training and RPH Resource development projects.
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Detailed Project Account For the Financial Year ended 30 June 2009
Note 2009 2008 $ $
Sector Project ‐ Digital Radio Implementation Project
Income CBF Grants 150,000.00 100,000.00 Project Opening Balance (30,434.14) 0.00 Registrations 0.00 2,903.64 Other Income 0.00 849.27 Total Income 119,565.86 103,752.91
Expenses Conference Expenses 1,558.18 0.00 Consultancy 100,000.00 0.00 Equipment Purchases 0.00 2,339.09 Human Resources Assistance 1,000.00 11,000.00 Legal Expenses 5,000.00 15,000.00 Miscellaneous 0.00 1,099.46 Payroll Tax 118.29 3,208.50 Salaries 4,199.01 50,125.97 Staffing Costs 0.00 100.00 Superannuation 101.33 4,576.05 Telephone, Fax and Internet 2,350.23 0.00 Travel and Accommodation 5,205.45 11,617.13 Work in Progress 33.37 4,686.71
Total Expenses 119,565.86 103,752.91
Net Income/(Loss) transferred 0.00 0.00
Note: In 2009 Digital Radio detailed project account includes Digital Radio Implementation, additional grant for legal expenses and Digital Radio Technical Planning projects.
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
General Manager’s Report For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
2008 – 09 has been a successful year for the CBAA, despite a financial loss and considerable change in a year of transition for the Association. The Global Financial Crisis has impacted on everyone this year, including the CBAA and many of you – our member stations. But we are a resilient bunch and ride out the tough times with good grace and good humour.
In reflecting on the Top 50 tasks in our Operational Plan for the past year, the CBAA managed to achieve 86% of them. Many of those we did not complete are being addressed in other ways or have been identified as not being priority areas for now. Some of the tasks we have completed include: • Publishing of the new Codes of Practice • An environmental audit of the CBAA • Update of RTO policies and procedures • The Constitutional Review and subsequent consultation with members • Launch of the 2008 McNair National Audience Survey • Our own Communications Audit and a review of our Content Services • Inclusion of Diversity Criteria in all of our committee terms of reference • Development of new partnerships with organisations which share similar values • Two features outlining successful alternative income strategies in CBX and one “green” article in each CBX last year
And in the course of our day to day operations the CBAA took thousands of calls and email enquiries from members, sent out 24 of our fortnightly email updates, uploaded hundreds of news, feature stories and job ads on the website, reduced the number of hard copy mail‐outs to stations, and made numerous submissions to government, the regulator, funding bodies and others.
The Community Radio Network broadcast new and exciting content for stations to download each month, and the Registered Training Organisation enrolled 130 learners in Management Training and 120 learners in Broadcast training during the year. Our Technical Consultant has provided advice and support to many stations and led the CBAA with technical policy and planning on digital radio, spectrum management and many other issues.
FINANCE
This year the CBAA includes all revenues to the Association in the Annual Report. In previous years the CBAA only published the CBAA core revenue for Secretariat, CRN, RTO, the Technical Development Unit and Conference. As of last year we also included the three major sector projects which the CBAA manages: CBOnline, National Training Project and Amrap. This year we also include the Digital Radio Implementation Project, other CBF Grant Projects and other non CBF Grant Projects.
In the 2008‐09 financial year: • Membership fees of $310,834 accounted for 36% of the CBAA’s Secretariat income ($874,859) • Subscription fees for the Community Radio Network (CRN) service of $115,333 accounted for 28% of CRN’s income of $413,297 • The CBF’s Sector Co‐ordination grant in 2008‐09 of $488,010 accounted for 34% of the combined revenue of CBAA core activities (Secretariat, CRN, RTO and Technical Development Unit – note this
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excludes sector projects and Conference which do not receive any of the Sector Co‐ordination grant income).
MEMBERS
The CBAA is keen to focus more of its attention on membership including the services and advocacy we provide for members. To this end, as part of the staff restructure we have developed a new staff position of Membership Manager. This vital role will be responsible for ensuring the systems, resources and communications of the CBAA meet the needs of members and the organisation. They will also manage the CRN and RTO Managers.
With a new focus on our debt recovery, we have initiated a Members Debt Recovery Policy and Procedure which identifies that if members have 120 day outstanding debt on membership fees to the CBAA their membership will be deemed to be expired. The Board and staff are committed to working hard to reduce debt and ensure equity of membership access and service.
The table below tracks membership numbers @ 30 June of each year. Note that in years previous to 2008‐ 09 that Affiliate member numbers had not been included separately.
Members 2004‐05 2005‐06 2006‐07 2007‐08 2008‐09 Full 236 238 240 227 229 Associate 27 29 32 40 36 Affiliate N/A N/A N/A N/A 17 Total 263 267 272 267 282
CRN Subscribers The CBAA’s housekeeping this year is also turning attention to CRN subscribers. Checking who is in receipt of CRN satellite and DDN equipment against paying subscribers.
CRN 2004‐05 2005‐06 2006‐07 2007‐08 2008‐09 Subscribers 181 182 175 171 173
POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND SECTOR ADVOCACY
During 2008‐09 significant policy and advocacy work was undertaken by the CBAA on behalf of the broader sector and on behalf of our members. This work has included:
• Funding Strategy Group submission to the Federal Government seeking increased funding for community broadcasting. We were successful in getting the National Training Project funded again at $600,000 per annum. • The Community Radio Codes of Practice reviewed and updated • Submission to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) regarding:
o Frequencies for ABC (News Radio on Local Radio) in Bendigo, Geelong, Colac and Townsville o Spectrum Management principles
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o Regional Digital Radio trials o Temporary Community Broadcasting Draft Guidelines o Draft Community Participation Guidelines
• Significant work on digital radio to ACMA, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Standards Australia, the Department of Broadband and the Digital Economy (DBCDE), the Community Broadcasting Foundation (CBF) and the Minister for Communications regarding:
o Senate Inquiry in to legislative amendments regarding digital radio o Digital radio channel plans o Joint Venture Company shareholdings o Capacity changes o Coverage Management System o Access Undertakings o Digital radio standards o Digital TV capacity for digital radio o Digital Radio Project grant agreement o Regional Digital Radio trials
• Work with Telstra and stations regarding the November 2009 closure of Telstra analogue lines • Submission to the DBCDE regarding the SBS/ABC review • Submission to Commercial Radio Australia regarding the Commercial Radio Codes of Practice review • Submission to the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission • Submission to the Federal Attorney General’s Department regarding emergency broadcasting • Responses to the CBF regarding:
o “Revitalising Amrap” Draft Report o CBOnline Review o National Training Project Review tender o Educational community of interest stations
2008‐09 was a year where the CBAA made significant inroads, in getting our own house in order, in progressing our policy agendas and in managing successful sector wide projects. A number of long term and well known staff left the CBAA during the year: Stephen McDermott (Business Development Manager), Craig Liddell (Policy Manager and Acting General Manager), Jessie Carter (Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator) and Cameron Woods (Communications Manager). Their work and contribution to the CBAA and members is appreciated.
The CBAA will shortly have a full staff compliment in our new staffing structure, and will be well placed to take on the challenges of 2009‐10 in representing members and the sector. Thanks to all members for your continued support, to staff for their hard work and commitment during challenging times, to all the people who volunteer on the various sub committees, standing committees, consultative committees and advisory committees of the CBAA and to our ever vigilant and visionary Board members. In particular the incredible capacity and tireless contribution of our voluntary President must be acknowledged. Thanks to Deb Welch for her great work and commitment.
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Technical Consultant’s Report For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT’S REPORT
This year has been one where that ‘digital’ word has begun to have real impact.
Close your eyes and it will not go away. In fact because of it there has been precious little time for many eyes to be closed. We are clearly amid a period of great change and the work of the CBAA has been critical to maintaining the presence and securing the future for your station.
If you are a sceptic of digital media then consider the proposition where the future of radio or television broadcasting is exclusively analog. Clearly that is not a workable proposition. Therefore, the options for existing broadcasters are to carry on regardless and slowly wither or to innovate and embrace digital opportunities. As existing and important cultural institutions, community broadcasters are well placed to embrace the opportunities. It is time to do so.
Our eyes, ears and pretty much all other things to do with human experience are beautifully analog. Full of grey areas and perhaps a few artefacts of past sins but not much is straightforward black and white. Similarly, the only black and white aspects of the transition of media to digital operation are all those pesky binary digits. All the planning and implementation issues are thoroughly human and full of complexity and nuance.
RADIO BROADCASTING
In the capital cities the transition to digital is now real. The promise of text, images, rewind audio and all those other fancy pants things that add value to your innovative and exciting new radio feed are now a reality, at least for commercial and national broadcasters as from 1 July 2009.
Digital radio services are not likely to quickly replace analog radio services but the drivers are now there and a significant degree of take up is inevitable. It is increasingly clear that Australia has entered digital radio at a good time. Along with adopting the latest in audio coding systems, the technology is being supported by a rapidly growing range of receivers. Full colour screens are now available on portables and have been selling faster than supplies can be replenished. New digital radio models are being introduced with larger and touch navigation screens for home use and with integrated online services and wi‐fi capability. All of the delivery technologies are meshing and, in the end, of little consequence so long as the receivers are affordable and the technology is fit for purpose. For the end user it is the programming and content that matters.
The community sector is well on the way to establishing digital radio services. The government came good on its commitment to funding in the May 2009 Budget. A vast amount of planning and preparation has allowed for the virtual immediate commencement of the herculean task of bringing more than 35 new digital stations and services on‐air over the coming months. As you read this report that task is in high gear. But it is a story that must properly wait for the next year’s Annual Report. Here we must look back over the year leading to this exciting point.
TELEVISION BROADCASTING
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constitutes the best arrangement has been caught in the imbroglio of decisions around re‐arrangements of television broadcast band spectrum. There are still strenuous debates about the re‐purposing of broadcast spectrum.
BROADBAND BROADCASTING
Current technologies that deliver broadband services to fixed devices and/or mobile telephony devices are not ideally suited for broadcasting to large numbers of concurrent users. To use them in this way is wasteful of limited resources. The efficient approach is to mesh broadcast technologies with one‐to‐one broadband technologies to deliver rich services into the one user device. The CBAA has been encouraging stations to develop services suitable for broadcast and distribution with this model in mind. Many community broadcasters operate online services that either replicate their broadcast feed or provide added value services.
Meanwhile, the government has announced an intention to provide fibre based broadband to the home and is also considering other technology options, including use of significant blocks of radiocommunications spectrum for ‘last mile’ connection to users. The CBAA has been mindful of these developments and maintains a general view that, irrespective of the technology delivery mechanism, where services take on a ‘broadcast like’ character then community broadcasting services must be ensured affordable access, by way of legislation or regulation if necessary.
RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS SPECTRUM
Broadcasting makes use of valuable spectrum. To the envy of some others it uses frequency bands and power levels that can reach people inside buildings and on the move. Quite appropriate, as broadcasting is the only way to ensure the reliable and free delivery of key cultural, social or even safety‐of‐life messages to the general public on low cost readily available equipment. Broadcasting in general, and community broadcasting in particular, plays a vital social role.
However, spectrum is valuable and there are plenty of alternative uses apart from broadcasting. The government is looking at all possible uses for broadcast spectrum upon closure of analog television, and also to re‐organise broadcast spectrum.
It is expected that by the time you read this report the government will have taken steps towards quite radical re‐arrangements of broadcasting spectrum, triggered, in part, by the impending closure of analog television services and, in part, by a desire to maximise the dividend to the public by seeking that spectrum be used in an efficient and effective manner. Digital radio and other mobile media delivery technologies are in the mix as are telecommunications uses, including broadband and mobile telephony services.
During the past year the CBAA has provided detailed inputs on these subjects to ACMA and government. No cost use of spectrum is a precious resource that community broadcasters rely upon to fulfil their obligation to the community. Its retention requires on‐going vigilance.
LINKING
In late November Telstra will permanently discontinue analog program lines. Many stations use analog lines and there has been a significant effort getting arrangements in place and advising stations about options for alternative digital circuits or perhaps a self operated radio link. A codec and operational subsidy
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deal was negotiated with Telstra and a CBF grants program was also able to assist many stations in the transition. Every effort has been put to make sure there are not too many unexpected surprises in November.
ANALOG
Alongside all this digital talk, it is important that mainstay analog transmission costs remain affordable to community broadcasting. The transmission support fund remains critical to the viable operation of many community stations. The CBAA continues to provide advice and assistance on deliberations relating to transmission support funding.
The CBAA also regularly assists stations with planning issues. High profile examples this year were submissions around frequency changes in Geelong, Bendigo, Colac and Townsville.
OTHER REGULATORY
Apart from the direct work on all the above matters work continues with industry groups and regulatory bodies. The Broadcast Industry Technical Advisory Group (BITAG) continues as a forum for co‐ordination of commercial, national, and community broadcaster industry views on industry technical regulation. I remain the chair and am now the broadcast industry nominee to the ACMA TAG, which considers matters of radiocommunications and telecommunications industry technical regulation. During the year Standards Australia re‐structuring caused a significant change in operational arrangements. During the year, I was invited to be a member of the Communications Alliance Working Group tasked to develop a new Digital Broadcast Interface standard. The new standard is near to completion and, amongst other things, will replace the old TS024 as the means by which regulation of (community) broadcaster cabling is able to be treated separately from other cabling.
OTHER STATION
At an individual station level, the CBAA continues to provide stations with support and general assistance with regard to technical, planning and regulatory issues. These cover the breadth of issues including; antenna systems, licensing, translators, streaming, codec choices, studio equipment selection, proper EMR practice, transmission planning and implementation and many more. As a separate exercise, the Technical sub‐committee has been doing great work using a wiki based approach to garner comments on technical subject areas and to set up a meeting of people interested in the technical aspects of station operations.
OTHER SERVICES
The CBAA continues to operate program distribution systems using satellite, and IP based approaches. It sees a strong future in both. The Digital Delivery Network (DDN) has been under re‐development this year.
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OTHER AND/OR SUBMISSION ADVOCACY WORK
• Work with Digital Technical Advisory Committee • Work on Spectrum RF Planning, Head End Equipment, Connectivity, Transmission, Multimedia, Systems Integration. Recently appointed chair Audio Working Group. • Negotiated vendor outcomes, legislative amendment to re‐open ownership options, Agency Agreement and Memorandum of Understandings. • Inputs to channel planning work through ACMA on all cities, notches, increased power, start up procedures, antenna patterns, EMC and EMR compliance, re‐stacking of television BSB spectrum affecting digital radio. • Spectrum choice. Defence 230 MHz or 9A, 9B, 9C blocks within television channel 9A • Inputs to in‐fill planning • ACMA Technical Planning Guidelines, updates • Audio levels and loudness, including DAB & FM, sibilance, concatenation • Interference management issues • Submissions and work on Coverage Management Systems, Geelong and generally • Main site redundancy • Cost estimates for digital implementation • ACCC access arrangements, operational cost formula • Electronic Program Guide, capacity • Station and sector advice, implementation • Future planning, DRM, regional planning • C Band planning issues, television band planning • Standards Australia, transmission standards. Revised arrangements for working • Frequency change submissions, Geelong, Bendigo, Colac, Townsville • Temporary community broadcasting licence guidelines • Spectrum Management Principles and 5 year outlook
CONCLUSION
In a difficult environment the CBAA through its detailed, sustained and carefully considered efforts has made and maintained the case for an innovative and vibrant community based media sector to have access to valuable spectrum for broadcasting on a no upfront or on‐going fee basis. It has secured and maintained funding support to ensure the sector’s on‐going analog access to spectrum can be affordable to community broadcasters. And, in a fully future facing strategy, it has secured extra capacity within new spectrum and supported that by securing extra funding for the transmission costs of digital services. These are significant outcomes that position the sector well now and into the future. The work to maintain these outcomes is constant, and there are also challenges planning for new digital broadcast services beyond the capital cities, and for delivery of digital services on a range of technology platforms.
David Sice Technical Consultant
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Member Listing For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
ACT Full CBAA Member 1ART Artsound FM 92.7 1CMS CMS FM91.1 1VFM Valley FM 89.5 1WAY 1WAY FM 91.9 1XXR 2 Double X 98.3FM
NSW Full CBAA Member 2AAA 2AAA 107.1FM 2GLF 89.3 FM 2GLF 2AIR 2AIR FM 107.9 2HAY 2HAY FM 92.1 2BAB Bay & Basin 92.7FM 2HHH Triple H 100.1 FM 2BAR 93.7 EDGE FM 2HIM Rhema FM 89.7 2BAY Bay FM 99.9 2KRR KRR 98.7 2BBB 2BBB FM 107.3 2LIV ninefourone fm 2BCB Life FM 101.1FM 2LND Koori Radio 93.7FM 2BLU BLU FM 89.1 2LRR Opal FM 89.7 2BOB 2BOB RADIO 104.7 FM 2LVR 97.9 Valley FM 2BRW Braidwood FM 94.5 2MAX MAX FM 91.3 2CBA Hope 103.2 2MBS 2MBS‐FM 102.5 2CBD 2CBD 91.1 FM 2MCE 2MCE 92.3 2CCC Coast FM 96.3 2MCR 2MCR 100.3 FM 2CCR 2CCR‐FM 90.5 2MFM Muslim Community Radio 92.1 2CHR CHR FM 96.5 2MIA The Local One 95.1 FM 2CHY CHY FM 104.1 2MNO 2MNO Monaro FM 93.3 2COW 2 C.O.W FM 107.9 2MWM Radio Northern Beaches 88.7 FM 2CUZ 2CUZ FM 106.5 2NBC 90.1 NBC FM 2CVC 103.1 Life FM 2NCR 2NCR FM ‐ 92.9 2DCB Rhema 94.3 2NIM NIM FM 102.3 2DRY 2DRY FM 107.7 2NSB FM 99.3 ‐ 2NSB 2EAR Eurobadalla Radio 107.5 2NUR 2NURFM 103.7 2EZY EZY‐FM 90.5 2NVR Nambucca Valley Radio 105.9 FM 2FBI FBi 94.5 FM 2OCB Orange FM 107.5 2GCR FM 103.3 2OOO Two Thousand FM (2000FM) 98.5 FM 2GLA Great Lakes FM 101.5 2PAR Paradise FM 101.9
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Member Listing For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
NSW Full CBAA Member 2PSR Port Stephens FM 100.9 2TVR Sounds of the Mountain 96.3 FM 2QBN QBN FM 96.7 2UNE TUNE! FM 106.9 2RDJ 2RDJ FM 88.1 2UUU Shoalhaven FM 104.5 2REM 2REM 107.3FM 2VOX VOX FM 106.5 2RES 89.7 Eastside Radio 2VTR Hawkesbury Radio 89.9 FM 2RRR 2RRR 88.5 FM 2WAR WAR FM 98.9 2RSR Radio Skid Row 88.9 FM 2WAY 2WAY 103.9 FM 2SEA Eden Community Radio 104.7 FM 2WCR 2WCR FM 99.5 2SER 2SER 107.3 FM 2WET 103.1 TANK FM 2SNR Radio Five‐O‐Plus 93.3 FM 2WET WOW FM 100.7 2SSR 2SSR 99.7 FM 2WKT Highland FM 107.1 2SWR SWR FM 99.9 2WLF Wagga's Life FM 101.9 2TEN TEN FM 89.7 2WYR 92.5 FM 2TLC 2TLC 100.3 FM 2YAS Yass FM 100.3 2TRR Three Rivers Radio ‐ Dunedoo 101.5 2YOU 2YOU‐FM 88.9 FM
NSW Associate CBAA Member Armidale Community Radio Co‐Operative Limited FM 92.1 Bankstown City Radio Co‐operative Limited B FM 100.9 Coast Community Broadcasters Today's Country 94.1 FM Lambing Flat Community Broadcasters 2YYY 92.3 FM Linc TV Linc TV Lord Howe Island Radio Station Association Lord Howe Island Radio Station 100.1 FM Norfolk Island Radio Radio Norfolk 93.9 FM Narrandera Community Radio Spirit FM Young District Arts Council Incorporated Young District Arts Council Incorporated 92.3 FM Affiliate CBAA Member Binjang Community Radio Inc Gloucester Broadcasters Association Inc Hightop FM Incorporated Milton Ulladulla and Districts Community Radio Inc – Radio Safe Harbour Temora & District Community Radio Tiaro Shire Council – Community & Youth Radio SLICE TV Vale Vision Community Radio and TV Association
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Member Listing For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
NT Full CBAA Member 8CCC 8CCC FM ‐ 102.1 FM 8EAR Gove FM 106.9 8KIN CAAMA Radio 100.5 FM 8KTR Katherine Community Radio 101.3 FM
NT Associate CBAA Member Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Yolngu Radio 1530 AM Affiliate CBAA Member Multilingual Broadcasting Council of the Northern Territory Inc
QLD Full CBAA Member 4BAY Bay FM 100.3 4K1G 4K1G ‐ Too Deadly! 107.1 FM 4BCR Coral Coast Community Radio 94.7 FM 4MBS 4MBS Classic FM 103.7 4BI Switch 1197 AM 4MIG Rhema FM 105.7 4BRR Burnett River Radio 91.5 FM 4MW Radio 4MW 1260 AM
4BSR Beau FM 101.5 4NAG Radio NAG 91.3 FM 4BVR Brisbane River Valley Radio 95.9 FM 4NSA Noosa Community Radio 101.3 FM 4CBL 101.1 FM 4OUR 101.5 FM 4CCR Cairns FM 89.1 4RED 99Seven FM 99.7 4CRB 4CRB 89.3 FM 4RFM 4RFM Moranbah Community Radio 96.9 FM 4CRM 4CRM 107.5 FM 4RGL Rhema FM 91.9 4CSB CROW FM 90.7 4RIM Rim FM 100.1 4DDB 4DDB 102.7 FM 4RRFM 4RR FM 105.7 4DDD Dalby Community Radio 89.9 FM 4SDB Rainbow FM 89.3 4EB 4EB FM 98.1 4SFM Sunshine FM 104.9 4FCR Fraser Coast Community Radio 89.1 FM 4TCB LIVE FM 4FRB 96five 96.5 FM 4TTT 103.9 triple t 103.9 FM 4GEM GEM FM 95.1 4WBR 1051 Rhema Wide Bay 105.1 FM 4GOD 92.9 FM ‐ Voice of the Family City 4YOU 4YOU 98.5 FM 4JAZ Jazz Radio 94.1 FM 4ZZZ 4ZZZ 102.1 FM
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Member Listing For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
QLD Associate CBAA Member Bundaberg Community Broadcasting Association Bundaberg Community Radio 96.3 FM Inc Gin Gin Community Broadcasters Inc Gin Gin Community Broadcasters Inc Smithfield Community Radio Smithfield Community Radio Affiliate CBAA Member
Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association – 88 VOX FM Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media The Whitsunday Police & Citizens Youth Club
SA Full CBAA Member 5BBB Triple B FM 89.1 5RAM Life FM 107.9 FM 5CCR 5CCR FM 94.5 5RCB 104.9 Rhema FM Live 5CST Coast FM 88.7 FM 5ROX ROX FM 105.5 FM 5DDD Three D Radio 93.7 FM 5RRR Triple R FM 107.3 5DUS Dusty Radio 104.5 FM 5TCB 5TCB FM Lime Stone Coast Radio 106.1 FM 5EFM 5EFM 89.3 FM 5THE 5THE FM 107.7 5FBI Fresh 92.7 5TRX TRAX FM 105.1 5GFM 89.3 Gulf FM 5UMA Umeewarra Media 89.1 FM 5GS Great Southern FM 90.1 5UV Radio Adelaide 101.5 FM 5GTR 5GTR 100.1 FM 5WOW WOW FM 100.5 5MBS 5MBS 99.9 FM 5YYY 5YYY 107.7 FM 5PBA PBA‐FM 89.7 FM
SA Associate CBAA Member Bushvision Inc Bushvision Inc Fleurieu Christian Broadcasters Inc Spirit FM 96.5 Radio Alexandrina Community Broadcasters Inc Alex FM Radioactive Broadcasters Radioactive Broadcasters Riverland Christian Radio Riverland Life FM 100.7 Television Adelaide Ltd TV A Tribe FM Incorporated Tribe FM
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Member Listing For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
TAS Full CBAA Member 7BOD STAR FM 93.7 7RGY HUON FM 95.3 FM 7DBS Coast FM 106.1 7RPH RPH Print Radio Tasmania 864 AM 7EDG Edge Radio 99.3 FM 7TAS Tasman FM 97.7 FM 7HFC Ultra 106 five 103.3 FM 7TFM Tamar FM 95.3 FM 7HRT Heart FM 95.7 7THE Hobart FM 96.1 7LTN City Park Radio 103.7 FM 7WAY WAY FM 105.3
TAS Associate CBAA Member Derwent Valley Economic Renewal Group Inc Tyga FM Southern Midlands Community Radio 97.1 Mid FM Affiliate CBAA Member World Music Radio
VIC Full CBAA Member 3APL Apple FM 98.5 3OCR Otway FM 104.7 3BBB 99.9 Voice FM 3PBS PBS 106.7 FM 3BBR 3BBR‐FM 103.1 3PVR Plenty Valley FM 88.6 3BGR Good News Radio 103.9 FM 3REG REG‐FM 3CH 100.7 Highlands FM 3RIM 979 FM 97.9 3CR 3CR 855 AM 3RPC Coastal FM 99.3 3ECB Eastern FM 98.1 3RPH Vision Australia Radio 1179 AM 3EON KLFM 96.5 FM 3RPP 3RPP ‐ Radio Port Phillip 98.7 FM 3GCB Life FM Gippsland 103.9 FM 3RRR Triple R 102.7 FM 3GCR Gippsland FM 104.7 3RUM Radio Upper Murray 88.7 FM 3GDR Golden Days Radio 95.7 FM 3SCB 88.3 Southern FM 3GRR Radio EMFM 104.7 3SER 3SER 97.7 FM 3HCR 3HCR ‐ High Country Radio 90.9 FM 3SFM Smart FM 99.1 3HHH Triple H 96.5 FM 3SYN SYN 90.7 FM 3HOT HOT FM 106.7 3TSC 89.9 Light FM 3INR 96.5 Inner FM 3UGE UG FM ‐ Radio Murrindindi 106.9 FM 3JOY JOY 94.9 3VKV Alpine Radio 92.5 FM 3MBR 3MBR FM 92.9 3VYV Yarra Valley FM 99.1 3MBS 3MBS 103.5FM 3WAY 3 WAY FM Great Ocean Radio 103.7 3MCR Radio Mansfield 99.7 FM 3WBC 3WBC 94.1FM 3MDR Mountain District Radio 97.1 FM 3WPR OAK‐FM 101.3 3MGB 3MGB 101.7 FM 3WYN WYN FM 88.9 3NOW 98.9 North West FM 3ZZZ 3ZZZ 92.3 FM 3NRG 3NRG Radio 99.3 FM
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Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Limited A.C.N. 003 108 030 (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
Member Listing For the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2009
VIC Associate CBAA Member Castlemaine District Radio Castlemaine District Radio 107.5 FM Central Victorian Community Broadcasters Phoenix FM 89.5 Central Victorian Gospel Radio Inc Central Victorian Gospel Radio 101.5 FM Diversitat 94.7 The Pulse Mitchell Community Radio OKR 97.1 FM Strengthening Goldfields Community Radio Inc Strengthening Goldfields Community Radio 99.1 FM Affiliate CBAA Member Melbourne Community Television Consortium Ltd SKA TV
WA Full CBAA Member 6CRA 100.9 FM Radio Albany 6PRK Puranyangu‐Rangka Kerrem / PRK 98.1 FM 6DBY 6DBY FM 97.9 6RCI 6RCI Community Radio 105.3 FM 6EBA 6EBA FM 953 6RPH 6RPH Information Radio 990 AM 6FX Wangki Yupurnanupurru Radio 936 AM 6RTR RTR FM 92.1 6HFM 107.3 Heritage FM 6SEN Capital Community Radio Inc 90.5 FM 6KCR KCR FM 102.5 6SON 98.5 Sonshine FM 6MKA Meeka FM 98.3 6TCR 89.7 Twin Cities FM 6NEW 6NEW FM 92.9 6TTT Soncity FM 97.3 FM 6NR Curtin FM 100.1 6YCR York FM
WA Associate CBAA Member Augusta Telecentre Inc Augusta Telecentre Inc Collie Community Radio Collie Community Radio 1089 AM Harvey Mainstreet Inc Harvey Community Radio 96.5 FM Hedland Community Radio Inc Hedland Community Radio 101.3 FM Inverell Community Radio Incorporated Inverell Community Radio 91.9 FM Phoenix Radio Limited Country 101.7 Mid West Aboriginal Media Association Radio MAMA 100.5 FM Affiliate CBAA Member CTV Perth Inc Young Men’s Christian Association of Perth – Hype FM
New Zealand Plains FM Plains FM 96.9 FM
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