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Welcome to CNAV
The Community Newspapers Association of Victoria (CNAV) is the peak body representing community newspapers in the state, with a current membership of around 60 members. CNAV defines a community newspaper as a newspaper or newsletter that is owned by the community. This could mean a newsletter produced by a community house, or a newspaper that … Read more
2012 Conference
The 7th annual CNAV conference was held in Nagambie, stay tuned for further details and report.
Important notice re Council elections
Election advertisements have to be authorised Both sub-section 328 (1) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 and sub-section 83(1) of the Victorian Electoral Act 2002 require all electoral advertisements (not just at election time) to include the name and address of the person who authorised the advertisement and, except in the case of newspapers, the … Read more
2011 Conference
The power of the community press Conference 2011 at Geelong CNAV award winners 2011
2010 Conference – Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2010 CNAV awardees. Best community reporting Winner Waranga News Runners-up Meredith & District News East Loddon Community News Best editorial Winner Noojee News Runners-up Springdale Messenger Traf News Best general feature story Winner Ferntree Gully News Runner-up The Pinnacle Best history story Winner Burwood Bulletin Runners-up … Read more
2009 Conference
The fourth CNAV Annual Conference at Toolangi has been hailed as a great success by both member and guest participants alike. Many members once again enjoyed meeting up with old friends from past conferences, while first-timers were introduced to the ideas and experiences of our vibrant community newspaper ‘community’. Due to our theme ‘Community newspapers … Read more
2008 Conference
The 2008 CNAV Conference in Castlemaine was summed up at Sunday’s Wrap Up in the Chewton Town Hall as a very positive and rewarding experience. “The conference fosters a sense of belonging to a wider, broader community” and “Well worthwhile, will definitely be back next year,” were just two of the many enthusiastic responses received. More.. [Photos] … Read more
2007 Conference
CNAV’s second annual conference was held in Lorne over the weekend of 19-21 October at the Grand Pacific Hotel. The conference continues to be our organisation’s main process to actively involve its members and to bring them together. Early arrivals met on Friday evening for an informal get together. The main sessions were held on … Read more
Strong Communities: Ways Forward
A Report to The Hon John Thwaites Minister for Victorian Communities. This report reflects the views of many communities around Victoria and will be of interest to community newspaper groups. Strong Communities: Ways Forward
2006 Inaugural Conference
CNAV president Mick Bourke welcomed those in attendance, and spoke of the importance of community newspapers to their communities and of the need for communities to take the lead role in changes to their respective communities. He also spoke of the need for stronger partnerships with, amongst others, state government, and spoke of the need … Read more