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ABC Friends Ballarat is committed to support of the ABC, opposing the years of budget cuts which threaten its role as an independent public broadcaster that delivers content without political or commercial influence.
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Email: ballarat@abcfriends.org.au
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  • Convenor: Maureen MacPhail
Ballarat VIC, Australia

News

  • 50 year exhibition travels Victoria

    Victorian local groups have developed a travelling exhibition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABC Friends and its being displayed at various public libraries across the state.

  • ABC Friends Ballarat 50th Anniversary celebrations

    A working party was formed in August 2025 with representatives from ABC Friends and supporters (David and Maxine), ABC Alumni (Peter) and Ballarat City Libraries (Julie and Melissa) to plan events to celebrate the fiftieth an…

Events

  • 50th Anniversary Exhibition: Ballarat

    When: September 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm AEST
    Where: Ballarat Library, Doveton Street North, Ballarat Central VIC, Australia

    Join us to celebrate 50 years of ABC Friends Australia. The exhibition opens 2 September with The Hon Catherine King MP and a talk from historian Dr Jennifer Bowen, running 1 to 21 September.

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  • Safeguard the ABC’s independence

    Safeguard the ABC’s independence At a time of extraordinary international turmoil, growing authoritarianism, and unprecedented pressures on the media, we need a fearless independent ABC more than ever. Support our call …

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