Community broadcasting sector faces key funding cuts
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The future of the community radio sector is looking uncertain with a cut in federal funding to the digital radio infrastructure and local music distribution service, the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia General Manager says. The cuts were announced in the 2012-13 budget.
CBAA General Manager Kath Letch says if the decision is not reversed, current digital radio services will be switched off and a key music distribution program canned. Meanwhile, community radio stations say they are placed in a difficult position, having invested in a digital radio services that could be shutdown with the announced funding cuts.
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