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ABC BOARD HOLDS ITS SECOND COMMUNITY FORUM IN THE NSW RIVERINA

The ABC Board held its second Community Forum in the NSW Riverina on 10 August 2017.

The forum, which was attended by more than 90 people, provided the community with an opportunity to meet with members of the ABC Board and to share their feedback with the national broadcaster.

Guests spoke about a range of topics including the trustworthiness and independence of the ABC, the value of localism and the need to balance regional and national content, and the importance of emergency broadcasting and the role the ABC plays in informing communities during these times.

The event, which was also attended by members of the ABC Leadership Team and the Advisory Council, is one of three Community Forums that will be held in regional Australia this year.

ABC Managing Director, Michelle Guthrie, said that the Community Forums allowed the ABC to engage with a wide range of Australians.

“The Community Forums enable us to hear what audiences value about the national broadcaster and the areas that can be improved. They also allow us to hear from Australians who do not consume the ABC’s content or use its services – so it’s valuable to hear different perspectives.”

“One of the key things that we keep hearing is that Australians value and trust the ABC.”

“We have also learnt that our audience’s needs and expectations differ – and that’s why the ABC must continue to evolve – to ensure that we remain relevant to all Australians for generations to come,” Ms Guthrie said.

The first Community Forum was held in Alice Springs in July. The third Community Forum will be held in October 2017.

ABC partners with The Royal Institution of Australia

The ABC and The Royal Institution of Australia have announced a partnership to inspire and educate Australian audiences of all ages with innovative and distinct science stories.

The partnership will ensure audiences will have access to original Australian science content from Australia’s Science Channel, made available across a range of ABC platforms including iview, ABC Science and ABC Education.

ABC audiences will be both entertained and inspired by the content suite which includes video, audio and science news from leading minds in Australian universities and institutions. A selection of content can already be seen on iview which features some of the best science features, shorts, documentaries, animated and experimental films from filmmakers around the world who have participated in SCINEMA - the largest science film festival in the southern hemisphere.

David Anderson, Director Television said: “The ABC is proud to be partnering with such a distinguished and reputable organization as The Royal Institution of Australia to provide ABC audiences with distinctive content that bolsters Australian conversations about science.”

Bradley Abraham, Chief Executive Officer and Director of The Royal Institution of Australia said: “We are excited to be working in partnership with the iconic ABC who share our vision and commitment to highlight the relevance of science in everyday life and to build Australia’s future by creating conversations that inspire the next generation.”

Spread the word that girls change the world

#GIRLSCHANGETHEWORLD

The ABC is celebrating International Day of the Girl and is inviting everyone to join in on Wednesday 11 October through public events and engaging programs across ABC TV and online.

The ABC’s events and programs will showcase the contributions of Australian girls of all cultures, abilities, ages, and interests.

ABC Managing Director Michelle Guthrie said International Day of the Girl was an important opportunity for organisations like the ABC to celebrate the contribution of girls everywhere.

“We have strong representation of women in our workforce, 52 per cent, and half of the Leadership team is female. We are committed to shaping an Australia that is equal and where girls can prosper,” she said.

“I’m looking forward to International Day of the Girl to not only celebrate the work and achievements of girls and women everywhere but also to support ongoing efforts for gender equality at every level.”

The ABC’s events on International Day of the Girl, 11 October, include:

Melbourne – Meet the Australian Women’s Soccer team, the Matildas, and the cast and crew from the Mustangs FC TV show. Hosted by Pip Rassmussen and Matilda Melissa Barbieri from ABC Me, the event includes a screening of Mustangs FC and a live performance by Australia’s 2017 Junior Eurovision contestant, Isabella Clarke. Federation Square from 5pm.

Sydney – Enjoy a morning of empowerment and entertainment featuring triple J’s Veronica Milsom, the girls from Skit Box as well as the cast and crew from The Funny One and First Day. Industry experts and content makers will lead a panel discussion around issues that affect girls today. Free tickets are available here. ABC Ultimo studio at 10.30am.

Brisbane – Enjoy a lively afternoon based around the YouTube show, Advice to My 12-Year-Old Self. There’ll be activities, guest speakers and a chance to meet the cast and crew from the short film Summers Day. Free tickets are available here. ABC Southbank Studios at 4pm.

Adelaide – In partnership with the Adelaide Film Festival, the ABC is screening The Field Guide, a film about 12-year-old girls, made by 12-year-old girls. To attend this unique screening, visit Adelaide Film Festival.

Perth – In partnership with Screen West, the ABC is screening Shame, created by an indigenous filmmaker from Perth. Meet and greet the cast and crew and enjoy activities created for girls. Contact Screen West (turn into link) for information.

ABC programs on the day include the world premiere of Mustangs FC, a goal-kicking comedy drama about girls who abandon the sidelines and start their football club’s first all-girls team and Girls Film Season, five films selected as part of an ABC ME and Screen Australia joint initiative.

These events and content are produced by the ABC in partnership with Screen Australia, Football Federation of Australia, Film Victoria and Federation Square.

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Communications minister Mitch Fifield has asked (instructed) the ABC and SBS to disclose by the end of November the names and salaries of all staff who earn over $200,000 per year, and if they refuse he will introduce legislation to ensure that they do.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/abc-given-deadline-to-disclose-stars-pay/news-story/02539762ae8dd7e9624961d67d897984

Disney’s newly announced Movie Streaming Service “Movies Anywhere”, has a logo strikingly similar to our ABC’s iconic Lissajous Curve Logo! Wonder if they’ll sue for copyright infringement?

If they do, I think they’ll have a good case against them, as they used this formation of the Lissajous Logo in 2001-2002:

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Wouldn’t be for copyright infringement - it’d be for trademark infringement.

Disney will likely either change the logo, or end up paying so much that the ABC won’t have to worry about its budget cuts…

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What is the location of the October forum? Does the ABC not want people to know of it?

Only two of the meetings were held in a regional area, Alice Springs and Wagga Wagga. I’d imagine the next will coincide with the next meeting of the board wherever that will be held. I’m sure they’d let you know if you got in touch.

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Thanks Frankie. It’s the weekend and I feel impatient.

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The ABC logo was voted the top Aussie logo of all time. Maybe they should have googled “lissajous logo”.

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Pure Wool at #6? I’ve never even seen that logo before. Surely it would rank behind Nine’s dotty.

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Are you serious? Have you never bought a jumper or a woollen jacket?

You probably have something in your wardrobe with that logo that’s made with Australian wool, even if it’s made in China. :stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:

ABC Calls for Submissions for its One Million Dollar Podcast Fund

Think you have an idea that could become the next big Australian podcast hit? Then the ABC wants to hear from you.

In September, the ABC announced the launch of its one-million-dollar podcast fund aimed at finding up-and-coming Australian podcasters with great Australian stories to tell.

Submissions are now open for funding to work alongside the creative team at ABC Audio Studios to produce these distinctive and compelling podcasts.

Head of ABC Audio Studios, Kellie Riordan, said they were primarily looking for ideas that were original and entertaining and that reflected contemporary Australian life. “We already have a growing list of popular podcasts covering a wide range of topics and subjects including comedy, lifestyle and real-life crime. What we are seeking through this fund is something unique – something we haven’t heard before,” she said.

“The pitches that will grab our attention will be ones that try different formats and feature different voices talking on diverse topics. They need to have a targeted or niche audience in mind – content that can find passionate followers who will share the word more widely in their specific communities.”

There will be a series of stages in the podcast submission process. The first submissions stage – open to all those who wish to pitch an idea – will run until November 17.

A shortlist of pitchers will then be invited to hone their ideas with some help and advice from members of the ABC team.

A final selection will be made early in the New Year when the successful podcasts will pitch directly to the commissioning panel. Those podcasts selected for either production or piloting will be announced in late February.
TO SUBMIT YOUR IDEA, CLICK HERE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We are looking for podcasts that:
• Are original, entertaining and something we haven’t heard before
• Use a unique style and format
• Feature different voices talking about diverse topics
• Reflect contemporary Australia
• Appeal to a targeted and niche audience
• Can find passionate followers who will share the word

We are NOT looking for podcasts that:
• Duplicate our current podcast output
• That directly promote a business or commercial activity

SUBMISSION DATES

• Wednesday 25 Oct - Friday 17 Oct, 2017: Submissions open
• Friday 1 Dec - Friday 15 Dec: Shortlisting, followed by a one-on-one session with ABC Audio Executive Producer.
• Friday 5 Jan, 2018: Deadline for refined pitches to be submitted.
• Friday 19 Jan: Final round pitch selections made and parties notified.
• Monday 29 Jan – Friday, February 9: Direct pitch to Commissioning Panel
• Late February: Announcement of successful podcasts

11 ABC staff have put up their hand for voluntary redundancy, including a reporter for radio current affairs show AM, senior news operations director and an award-winning senior 7.30 journalist. It is understood this round of redundancies aren’t related to budget cuts and will allow more digital staff to be hired.

Can I ask a silly question…

Why does the ABC have a separate app for itself, plus separate apps for iView, Listen and 2 Triple J apps? Surely it could be done in one app?

I get the ABC ME and ABC Kids apps, sure. The World War history apps, useful for educators. But surely there is no need for 5 apps that could be done in ONE.

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The ABC app is for news (a la the Seven/Nine News apps), iview is for iview, listen is for radio/podcasts Triple J has it’s own apps probably because it’s core audience would demand it.

I agree, the ABC should really just have one app for News, iView and ABC Listen - or at the very least, combine iView and Listen into one app.

I wonder why they rebranded the ABC Radio app to ABC Listen so quickly. It seems like only yesterday they were promoting the ABC Radio app with a huge advertising campaign on billboards, etc.

The SBS and ABC are staring down the Turnbull government and will not voluntarily disclose names and salaries of all employees earning over $200,000.

In letters to Communications Minister Mitch Fifield from SBS chairman Dr Bulent Haas Dellal and ABC chairman Justin Milne, the pair say they cannot disclose the names and salaries of all employees earning over $200,000 because it would override the privacy act and both boards have concerns about how it will impact employees and the running of the two businesses.

Senator Fifield will now be forced to try to pass legislation through Parliament, which looks difficult, or abandon the proposal.

The letters, seen by The Australian Financial Review, raise concerns about employee privacy, and keeping the public broadcasters competitive against commercial rivals, be it retaining staff and programming or attracting new staff.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:QPjF9vANfi4J:www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/abc-refuses-to-reveal-staff-salaries/news-story/0bbb897128f8881c7adedd33732174ae+&cd=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au

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http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:St648plKTucJ:www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/abc-set-to-unveil-massive-shakeup/news-story/f5e5642f2ea439c0bf1c7a881c1d1165+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=au

The ABC will this week axe its television and radio divisions in a far-reaching shake-up that will reorganise 70 per cent of its 4766 staff that produce content, allocating them into just three teams.

Under the new structure, likely to be announced tomorrow, old program-making units and divisions will be swept aside in favour of a structure that allows ABC journalists and producers to keep pace with the different ways audiences consume media, without bias to old television and radio broadcast schedules.

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