The Australian Podcast Awards to return for 2020

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The Australian Podcast Awards are back for 2020, with plans to reflect the growing Australian podcast sector. The event moves from May to early November: entries open in July. “We’ll be delivering an even bigger ceremony and want to be even more representative of Australia’s audio makers,” says founder Dave Gertler.
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