What is community radio? How is it different from commercial radio?
There are different types of radio in Australia. Commercial radio stations generally contain commercials, examples include the Nova and 2DAY networks. Government radio is radio that is funded by the Government as a service for Australians. Examples of Government radio stations include Triple J, ABC Local, Radio National and SBS Radio. Community radio covers not for profit radio stations serving the needs of the local community in which they broadcast. These stations receive a community license through ACMA. Amrap’s Monthly Mailout service and AirIT are only available to community radio stations. Here are some facts and figures about community radio – 300 licensed community radio stations – 140 temporary community radio stations (aspirants) – 80 remote area indigenous stations – 3 satellite services distributing national programs, special events and news – 70% of stations are in regional and rural areas – 38 stations are the only local service in their area – The cumulative national com
