The ABA has invited applications for new community radio broadcasting licences for the Braidwood and Warrumbungles areas of NSW.

Acting ABA chief, Lyn Maddock says applicants should contact the Authority’s Licensing Section on 1 800 226 667 or (02) 9334 7700 for copies of the respective information booklets.

“General information is also available on the ABA’s website: www.aba.gov.au/radio/licensing/community/alloc.htm

“Braidwood applications must be received before midnight on Wednesday 7 July. From Wednesday 14 July, copies of all applications received will be placed for public perusal on the ABA website at: www.aba.gov.au/radio/index.htm

“Copies of all applications received will also be made available for public perusal in the Tallaganda Shire Council Library.

“The ABA welcomes written submissions from the public, in response to applications received. Submissions should be lodged with the ABA by 5pm on Wednesday 28 July. Submissions can also be lodged via email: [email protected]

“Applications for the Warrumbungles licence must be received before midnight on Friday 9 July. From Friday 16 July, copies of all applications can be examined on the ABA’s website: www.aba.gov.au/radio/index.htm

“Copies of all applications will also be displayed in public libraries in the Warrumbungles area.

“Public written submissions must be lodged with the ABA by 5pm on Friday 30 July or via email (as above).”