Day: July 8, 2024

ABC winners at 2024 SA Media Awards

ABC journalists reporting on South Australia’s First Nations Voice to Parliament, the mental health crisis and sporting burnout were among the winners at the 2024 MEAA SA Media Awards.

Angelique Donnellan won Best Television/Video Feature for her 7.30 report, ‘Call for Help’, which documented the story of a young man killed by police during a mental health crisis. The judges praised her sensitive handling of a difficult topic: “The reporter’s ability to establish a deep and trusting connection with her subject was evident. This was an incredibly powerful, incisive and – above all – important piece of journalism.”

Angus Randall won the Best Radio/Audio News Reporting Award for “National eyes on SA as it passes Voice legislation”, described as “a sensitive and careful examination of the prospect of legislation for the people it would affect most.”

In the Visual Storytelling category, Che Chorley won for his “masterful images [that] brought his subjects to life and conveyed a strong sense of place in two stories about outback South Australia. This is a feature photographer at the top of his game.”

Nicholas Maher’s ‘explainers’ on international crises in countries such as Myanmar and Sudan took home the prize for Multimedia News or Feature. “In a world of growing complexity and shortening attention spans, Nicholas Maher’s ability to explain difficult issues in engaging, bitesize chunks on multiple platforms makes him a deserved winner in this category.”

Awarded Best Rural/Regional Journalist, Sophie Landau’s collection of reports ‘Connection, care, compassion’ were praised as original and well-researched demonstrations of the importance of building strong connections within the community. “Her report about Theo Nickolas Papageorgiou and the impact of his suicide on family, the local region and state mental health laws is particularly notable.”

Cale Matthews’ ‘Sports Burnout’ for BTN, which presented “a sympathetic but informed view of how high-performing young people strive to find a balance between protecting their mental health, while still pursuing excellence”, won Best Sports Report.

The ABC also fielded many finalists whose agenda-setting stories continue to lead to change and make an impact.

The full list of ABC winners and finalists:

Television/Video – Feature

Radio/Audio – News reporting

  • Angus Randall, ‘National Eyes on SA as it passes Voice legislation’ – WINNER

Text Format – Feature

Visual Storytelling

Multimedia News or Feature

Best Rural/Regional Journalist

Commentary, Analysis, Opinion and Critique

Investigative Journalism

Social Equity Report

Sports Report

The Max Fatchen Award for Best Young Journalist

Related links – ABC journalism awards in 2024

ABC and Nine partner for Paris Olympics radio coverage

Nine has today confirmed a sub-licensing agreement that will allow the ABC Local Radio network to broadcast the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to listeners on 891 ABC Adelaide, 105.7 ABC Darwin, 936 ABC Hobart, 666 ABC Canberra and DAB+ channels in those markets, as well as local ABC radio stations across regional, rural and remote Australia.

As Australia’s Home of the Olympics and Paralympics, Nine will deliver unparalleled coverage of the 2024 Summer Games across its television, audio, and publishing platforms, including exclusive commentary and coverage of every moment of action on its talk radio stations and streaming platforms: Sydney’s 2GB, Melbourne’s 3AW, Brisbane’s 4BC and Perth’s 6PR.

The deal between Nine and the ABC will extend the radio coverage (AM/FM and DAB+) of the Olympic Games to ensure every Australian can access live broadcasts of our most loved athletes competing on the world stage, and help unite the country around these spectacular sporting moments.

Under the deal, the ABC Local Radio network will bring its listeners the excitement from the Olympic Games using its own expert commentary.

Coverage will include every Australian gold medal chance, Opening, Closing and Victory Ceremonies; highlights programs, updates of key events, and general replay coverage; and comprehensive coverage during regularly scheduled news programming. In addition, Nine will provide ABC Local Radio with access to its exclusive live, on the ground television and radio commentary and interviews, as well as those of the IOC.

All broadcast coverage by the ABC will acknowledge Nine as the Home of the Olympics during licensed broadcasts, as well as in any promotional material.

Managing Director of Nine Radio, Tom Malone said: “Nine’s Talk Radio stations have a long history of collaborating with the ABC for Olympics broadcasts. This agreement augments our distribution and commercial strategy in our local markets, ensuring all Australians can access the Olympics through their local ABC in regional, rural and remote areas.”

ABC Managing Director, David Anderson said: “The spirit of the Olympic Games is about uniting and inspiring people, and I am delighted to provide audiences with access to such an important global event. Regional, rural and remote areas of Australia are home to many past, present and aspiring Australian athletes, and all should have the opportunity to support and be inspired by those at the Games.

“I look forward to working with Nine to bring the excitement of the games to audiences around the country.”

Audiences can watch the full coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on the Nine Network, with full detail of Nine’s comprehensive coverage available here.

LiSTNR ANNOUNCES SEASON THREE OF DEFENDING DEMOCRACY WITH MALCOLM TURNBULL PODCAST

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has returned to LiSTNR with a new season of his successful podcast series Defending Democracy with Malcolm Turnbull.

“In this year of major elections around the world, none is more consequential than that in the United States on the first Tuesday in November.” said Malcolm Turnbull.

Mr Turnbull looks past the day-to-day headlines to understand the electoral system that will determine who takes the presidency, and how this differs from the Australian system.

“America’s combination of partisan gerrymandering and the absence of rank choice reduces electoral competition and fuels hyper-partisanship,” he said.

“But there is more on the ballot paper this November than just the names of two men. Truth and the Rule of Law are being put to the people in a very explicit way,” said Mr Turnbull.

In season three Mr Turnbull discusses the upcoming threats to global democracy, with insights from those trying to defend it.

“Through conversations with experts from all over the globe including the 82nd Attorney General of the United States Eric H. Holder, Jr, Author of The Constitution of Knowledge Jonathan Rauch, Republican lawyer Mr Ben Ginsberg and Democracy expert Mr Larry Diamond, we deep dive into the American electoral system and the way it operates today.

“After zooming in on the American electoral system, we then zoom out and ask international leaders how politics in the US impacts Europe and Asia,” said Mr Turnbull.

Founder of the Center for Asia- Pacific Resilience and Innovation Syaru Shirley Lin, former Trump adviser and author of The Boiling Moat: Urgent Steps to Defend Taiwan Matt Pottinger and former Deputy Secretary of State Ambassador Richard Armitage discuss if China will invade Taiwan via the waters surrounding the island, or if the first assault will be an invasion via the hearts of the Taiwanese people. Meanwhile, former European Commissioner for Trade Cecelia Malmstrom and terrorism expert and President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York Dame Louise Richardson provide European perspectives on defence, trade and polarisation.

Mr Turnbull poses the key question on everyone’s mind: can America, and the world, survive a second term of Doanld Trump?

LiSTNR Head of News and Information, Melanie Withnall, said: “In what is a crucial time for democracy, we are delighted that Mr Turnbull has returned for a third season of his successful podcast series with LiSTNR. Having turned his attention to the upcoming US election and the implications it has for democracy across the globe, this new season is a must listen for anyone seeking to better understand what is unfolding in the US.”

Season three of Defending Democracy with Malcolm Turnbull is available now on LiSTNR.

About LiSTNR:

LiSTNR is a curated and personalised, free app offering radio, podcasts, music, and news, creating a new audio destination for all Australians. Featuring a fun and intuitive onboarding process, LiSTNR delivers an audio destination that is built for individual listeners’ routines and preferences. Highly personalised, it provides listeners a new world of audio entertainment, with their own daily feed of audio and easy discovery of new content through curated recommendations. Available across a large array of devices including both iOS and Android, CarPlay and Android Auto, Google Assistant and Alexa and Android TV, LiSTNR enables a fantastic listening experience, anytime and anywhere. Open your Ears to a new world of audio – download the free app today. LiSTNR.com.

SCA ANNOUNCES CLAIR WEAVER AS LiSTNR HEAD OF FACTUAL

Executive Head of LiSTNR Podcasts Grant Tothill has announced the appointment of Clair Weaver to the newly created role of Head of Factual for LiSTNR.

Weaver brings a wealth of experience in investigative journalism, editorial policy, and news producing. Her impressive career includes working with 60 Minutes as a Producer, 9News Sydney as an Investigations Editor, The Australian Women’s Weekly as a Senior Journalist, and, as a Reporter for the Sunday Telegraph and London’s Evening Standard.

More recently, as LiSTNR’s Investigations Editor, Weaver has worked across many different areas of the News and Information podcast slate.

Tothill said: “Clair’s contributions have been instrumental in the success of The Briefing and her strong understanding of crime reporting and long-form storytelling has contributed to the creation of LiSTNR’s compelling docu-series, including seasons one and two of the highly successful Secrets We Keep.

“Clair is well credentialled to build on the achievements of the teams led by both Melanie Withnall and Jennifer Goggin. I am confident she will provide strong leadership of the newly formed Factual team as LiSTNR continues its investment into a growing sector of the podcast audience landscape, allowing LiSTNR original podcasts to continue to grow the audiences that matter, for improved commercialisation opportunities.”

Reflecting on her new role, Weaver said “I’m really excited to take up the reins as we enter a new chapter in Factual. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead a team of such talented, creative, and dedicated people, and I’m looking forward to working with them to create excellent podcasts and continue growing our audiences.”

Clair’s appointment is effective immediately and follows the pending departure of Head of News and Information, Melanie Withnall, and the recent departure of LiSTNR Original Podcasts Head of Factual and Drama, Jennifer Goggin.

About Southern Cross Austereo:

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) is one of Australia’s leading media companies and the home of LiSTNR, the Hit and Triple M networks and regional television stations, reaching more than 95% of the Australian population. The LiSTNR digital audio app hosts a library of free and compelling digital audio content available anytime, anywhere. It houses SCA’s 99 FM, AM and DAB+ radio stations, including AFL, NRL and international cricket coverage, 27 music genre stations, and over 600 podcasts from leading Australian and global creators, plus local news and information. With more than one million signed-in users, LiSTNR has something to entertain, inform, and inspire all Australians and helps advertisers to connect with highly engaged and addressable audiences. The LiSTNR digital audio sales network reaches over 8 million people a month. SCA owns 99 radio stations across FM, AM, and DAB+ radio under the Triple M and Hit network brands and provides national sales representation for 56 regional radio stations, with 8.8 million listeners across the Hit and Triple M networks nationally.

SCA broadcasts 96 free to air TV signals across regional Australia and represents or has a joint venture with 39 TV stations, reaching 3.6 million people a week. SCA broadcasts Network 10 programs in regional Queensland, southern NSW, and Victoria and provides national advertising sales representation for Network 10 programming in all Australian states and territories. SCA also broadcasts and provides sales representation for Seven Network programming in Tasmania, Darwin, and Remote Central and Eastern Australia and for Seven and Nine Network programming in Spencer Gulf and Broken Hill. SCA also features Sky News Regional in regional Queensland, southern NSW, and Victoria and sales representation in northern NSW, Griffith and Mount Gambier. SCA provides Australian sales representation for global open audio platform SoundCloud and Sonos Radio.

www.southerncrossaustereo.com.au.

CBAA NAIDOC Week 2024 – Blak, Loud and Proud

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held every year each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year the week falls between 7 and 14 July, and the CBAA wants to acknowledge the its theme and fill you in on what we’re doing to mark the week.

Blak, Loud and Proud 

This year’s theme, Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud reflects the power of media of all kinds, including community media, to preserve and promote language and culture. 

“”Blak, Loud and Proud” encapsulates the unapologetic celebration of Indigenous identity, empowering us to stand tall in our heritage and assert our place in the modern world. This theme calls for a reclamation of narratives, an amplification of voices, and an unwavering commitment to justice and equality. It invites all Australians to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue, fostering a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous peoples are fully valued and respected.”

51 First Nations organisations provide 158 community broadcasting services covering our capital cities to our most remote regional areas.

These services connect community to language, culture, community voices and music. Australians from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background are 37% more likely than the general population to listen to community radio.

First Nations Place Names on Community Radio Plus 

3KND CR Plus Pic

We are working to include these place names in the Community Radio Plus app.

Stations that have fed back to us about appropriate names include:

  • Ngaarda Media – Ngarluma ngurra (Roebourne)
  • 3KND – Wurundjeri (Melbourne)
  • RadioNGM – Irruntyju (Wingellina)
  • Triple A – Meanjin (Brisbane)
  • CAAMA Radio – Mparntwe (Alice Springs)
  • BBM 98.7 FM – Gimuy (Cairns)

Over the coming weeks you’ll see these names being introduced to the app. Not all broadcasting areas have corresponding names, and we want to be respectful of local conditions, so if you’re a broadcaster in a region that thinks a name should be included, or changed, please let us know by emailing onlineservices@cbaa.org.au.

The Local Source – NAIDOC Launch 

The Local Source

The AMRAP Radio Show has been a fixture on the Community Radio Network for several years, bringing a roundup of the latest in Australian music to community radio audiences.

We’re excited to announce that the AMRAP Radio Show is becoming The Local Source, better capturing the show’s goal of amplifying local music so that broadcasters and listeners alike know what they’re hearing.

The first episode of The Local Source airs on Wednesday, 10 July on the Community Radio Network. To mark NAIDOC Week it will feature Muruwari musician Dobby selecting some of his favourite First Nations artists from amrap.org.au as well as discussing his new album, WARRANGU; River Story.

And while you’re in the NAIDOC spirit check out AMRAP’s 2024 NAIDOC playlist!

If you’re a subscriber to the Community Radio Network who wants to air the show, The Local Source will be broadcast via the Community Radio Network on Wednesdays at 9pm AEST. If you’re a listener, you can find the show on participating stations or on the Community Radio Plus app.

Nine and ABC partner to deliver radio coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 to more Australians

Nine has today confirmed a sub-licensing agreement that will allow the ABC Local Radio network to broadcast the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to listeners on 891 ABC Adelaide, 105.7 ABC Darwin, 936 ABC Hobart, 666 ABC Canberra and DAB+ channels in those markets, as well as local ABC radio stations across regional, rural and remote Australia.

As Australia’s Home of the Olympics and Paralympics, Nine will deliver unparalleled coverage of the 2024 Summer Games across its television, audio, and publishing platforms, including exclusive commentary and coverage of every moment of action on its talk radio stations and streaming platforms Sydney’s 2GB, Melbourne’s 3AW, Brisbane’s 4BC and Perth’s 6PR.

The deal between Nine and the ABC will extend the radio coverage (AM/FM and DAB+) of the Olympic Games to ensure every Australian can access live broadcasts of our most loved athletes competing on the world stage, and help unite the country around these spectacular sporting moments.

Under the deal, the ABC Local Radio network will bring its listeners the excitement from the Olympic Games using its own expert commentary.

Coverage will include every Australian gold medal chance, Opening, Closing and Victory Ceremonies; highlights programs, updates of key events, and general replay coverage; and comprehensive coverage during regularly scheduled news programming. In addition, Nine will provide ABC Local Radio with access to its exclusive live, on the ground television and radio commentary and interviews, as well as those of the IOC.

All broadcast coverage by the ABC will acknowledge Nine as the Home of the Olympics during licensed broadcasts, as well as in any promotional material.

Managing Director of Nine Radio, Tom Malone said: “Nine’s talk radio stations have a long history of collaborating with the ABC for Olympic broadcasts. This agreement augments our distribution and commercial strategy in our local markets, ensuring all Australians can access the Olympic Games through their local ABC radio station in regional, rural and remote areas.”

ABC Managing Director, David Anderson said: “The spirit of the Olympic Games is about uniting and inspiring people, and I am delighted to provide audiences with access to such an important global event. Regional, rural and remote areas of Australia are home to many past, present and aspiring Australian athletes, and all should have the opportunity to support and be inspired by those at the Olympic Games.

“I look forward to working with Nine to bring the excitement of the games to audiences around the country.”

Audiences can watch the full coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on the Nine Network, with full detail of Nine’s comprehensive coverage available here.