Community Newsroom
Community Newsroom
Resonating stories. Journalists from around the block, interstate and overseas.With no corporate interests and no government bias, when it comes to news, we put community interests first. Our stories come from you.Thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for support. Facebook: @CommunityNewsroomNRN Got a tip? Email communitynewsroom@mail.com Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage Con…Social links:
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Community Newsroom - 15 May 2026
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Community Newsroom - 8 May 2026
Join us for this week’s Community Newsroom. This week, we take a moment to reflect on the tragic loss of two Marine Rescue NSW volunteers who died while attempting to save a skipper aboard a yacht in distress. The yacht operator also lost their life during the rescue mission. We hear from Marine …
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The only songwriting comp on the Northern Rivers is back
The only songwriting comp on the Northern Rivers is back featuring Bay FM Northern Rivers Music Box Producer/Presenter and BaySounds founder Ange Kent Reporter: Mia Armitage The BaySounds songwriting competition founded by volunteer Bay FM Northern Rivers Music Box producer/presenter Ange Kent r…
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Longtime Bay FM volunteer nominated for national award
Longtime Bay FM volunteer nominated for national award features Bay FM Arts Canvass Producer/Presenter and creator of The Narratives Library Karena Wynn-Moylan and author Trent Dalton Reporter: Mia Armitage Long-time Bay FM volunteer Arts Canvass producer and presenter Karena Wynn-Moylan has b…
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Community Newsroom - 1 May 2026
It’s time to play… sport, that is, especially for women and girls in NSW, where a new program is already kicking goals. Meanwhile, a couple of women from Bay FM who prefer to play music and other audio pleasures in support of artists share news of a national award nomination and how aspiring songwr…
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Green Councillor Michelle Lowe discusses a Notice of Motion, calling for an independent study into the financial impacts of tourism on the region
We speak to Greens councillor Michelle Lowe from the Byron Shire Council. She will be discussing a Notice of Motion, calling for an independent study into the financial impacts of tourism on the region. If adopted, the proposal would see Council partner with a university to carry out a comprehensi…
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Kylie Jacky speaks on Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council attending a United Nations summit
Mia Armitage speaks with Kylie Jacky, leader of Aboriginal Initiatives at the NSW Environment Protection Authority and serves as chairperson of the Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council. She discusses an upcoming international delegation, with eight members travelling to New York for a United Nations …
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Former Australian Defence Force David Baikie on what Anzac Day means to him
We hear from former Australian Defence Force David Baikie, who reflects on his time in service and what ANZAC Day means to him today. He shares personal insights on remembrance, service and how perspectives on Anzac Day can shift over time. Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith Image: David Baikie
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Dr. Georgia Moloney on a new approach to detecting trafficked wildlife
Tune FM’s Ash Taylor reports on a new approach to detecting trafficked wildlife hidden in shipping containers. He speaks with Dr.Georgia Moloney from the University of Adelaide about how sniffer dogs and air extraction technology are being used to help identify illegal wildlife shipments before the…
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Sydney University Water Expert Ian Wright talks about MicroPlastics in the NSW waterways
We speak with Sydney University Water Expert Ian Wright about the growing concern of microplastics in NSW waterways. He breaks down where they’re coming from, what they mean for the environment and public health and what steps could help us move forward in tackling the issue. Reporter: Emma Sette…
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