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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Organiser for Bob Brown Foundation ValerieThompson on March in March for Forests
Organiser with the Bob Brown Foundation Valerie Thompson, provides insight into the nationwide March in March for Forests protests held across Australia on 22nd March 2026. Thompson explains the current state of Australia’s rainforests, focusing on the impacts of ongoing logging on the environment…
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Community Newsroom - 27 March 2026
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Community Newsroom - 20 March 2026
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Community Newsroom - 13 March 2026
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Mark Gresser is walking across Australia to raise money for youth mental health
Mark Gresser is walking more than 5,300 kilometres alone, from the westernmost point of Australia to its easternmost edge. He began his journey at Steep Point in Carrarang and is making his way through the outback with the goal of reaching Cape Byron. Along the way, he hopes to raise money for you…
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Community Newsroom - 6 March 2026
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Community Newsroom - 27 February 2026
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Special Entertainment Precinct withdrawn from trail stage
The Byron Shire council voted to withdraw from the Special Entertainment Precinct trial at their ordinary council meeting, on the 19th February 2026. The precinct would have given the Council special planning powers under NSW governments night-time economy reforms, allowing it to manage entertainm…
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Community Newsroom - 20 February 2026
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George Graham tells us his concerns regarding the 'brown frothy' water at Clarks Beach
Byron local George Graham, has been monitoring the storm water drainage leaking onto Clarks Beach for over fifteen years. Through independent water testing and researching into the history of the drain, he concludes that the water is not safe for people to swim - even though many do. He tells us …
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