NSWNMA Byron President Liz McCall on pay increase for nurses and midwives

We take a closer look at the New South Wales Government's recent pay deal for nurses and midwives, which has been described as the largest wage increase for the professions in decades. Mia Armitage spoke with NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association Byron Central Branch President Liz McCall about what…

Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot on the Federal Budget

We spoke with Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot about the Federal Budget and what it means for residents of the Northern Rivers. We will hear how the Budget's key measures are expected to affect local communities and what benefits people in the region can expect to see in the months ahead.…

The Byron Bay Sandhill Wetlands Project Wins National Award

We take a look at the Byron Bay Sandhills Wetlands restoration project, which has recently received national recognition after winning a category at the 2026 National Trust Heritage Awards. The project has been praised for its environmental, cultural and flood-mitigation benefits. We'll be speaking…

Community Newsroom - 29 May 2026

Join us this week on the Community Newsroom as we bring you stories from near and far. We'll be taking a closer look at the Byron Bay Sandhills Wetlands restoration project, which has just received national recognition after winning the Landscape category at the 2026 National Trust Heritage Awards…

CN 22-05-26 Sarah’s national road safety legacy; Zero homes delivered through key disaster recovery program; Rail trail funding denied; A place to (temporarily) call home for Queer Family

We hear a lot about affordable housing but the definition seems to differ depending where you look. We hear how the Byron Shire Council plans to address the confusion when Greens Councillor Elia Hague joins us to discuss some of the items raised in this week’s council meeting. One of her other not…

CN 15-05-26 Byron rallies to save beached yacht; No support for renters in Federal Budget; Public meeting to discuss old Byron rail line; The Northern Rivers print-your-own newspaper putting local stories on the record

CN 15-05-26 Byron rallies to save beached yacht; No support for renters in Federal Budget; Public meeting to discuss old Byron rail line; The Northern Rivers print-your-own newspaper putting local stories on the record Gov’t accused of missed opportunities in Federal Budget featuring Independent AC…

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 …

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…

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…

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…