New round opens to fix mobile black spots in Forde

Cedar Creek in Forde has been nominated to receive improved coverage under the Priority Locations Round of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP welcomed the opening of the Round today, with the tender process open to telecommunications providers through December. The Coalition Government has committed $60…

Gambling ads banned during live sport

The Turnbull Government has announced a comprehensive package of reforms that will improve the sustainability of Australia’s free-to-air broadcasting sector, support the creation of high quality Australian content and modernise broadcasting and content regulation. The package also includes a community dividend in the form of further restrictions on gambling advertising. Federal Member for Forde Bert…

Funding to support community radio broadcasters

The Turnbull Government is supporting the vital role the community radio sector plays in enhancing the diversity of Australia’s media and broadcasting sector with new funding announced today. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Turnbull Government announced $6.1 million over two years to support the rollout of digital radio services and…