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 C…Social links:
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Community Newsroom - 15 November 2024
1:15:01
Former magistrate calls for drugs court in Lismore – for the 14th official time
Former magistrate calls for drugs court in Lismore – for the 14th official time featuring Southern Cross University Dean of Law and former NSW magistrate David Heilpern reporter: Mia Armitage PIC: David Heilpern (Jeff Dawson, Echo Publications)
14:52
Medicinal cannabis industry joins push for NSW drug driving law reform
Medicinal cannabis industry joins push for NSW drug driving law reform f featuring Montu Head of Government Relations and Cannabis Council Australia member Edward Strong Reporter: Mia Armitage PIC: Montu Head of Government RelationsEdward Strong (supplied)
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CN 08-11-24 Vigil for killed journalists; Anti-native forest logging rallies; NSW Drugs Summit and the call for a drugs court in Lismore
Today we hear some of the calls made at this week’s NSW government drugs summit forum in Lismore, including one for a drugs court in Lismore from former magistrate and Dean of Law at Southern Cross University David Heilpern who join us in the newsroom halfway through the show. David Heilpern was a…
1:06:49
Young Legends flood stories of Main Arm Part two sample
This is a preview of part two of the award-winning Bay FM podcast trilogy co-produced by Rasela Torise, Lealah Shostak and Monet Shortland, Young legends: flood stories of Main Arm. PIC: Rasela Torise with Main Arm Public School students (supplied)
05:50
Bay FM award winners on value of community engagement
Bay FM’s very own recent award winners, presenter producers Rasela Torise, Lealah Shostak and Monet Shortland join us in the newsroom to talk about their amazing podcast trilogy, working with the children featured in the series and how you can listen, . The powerful audio airs the stories of Main …
25:15
CN 01-11-24 Flood insurance, Robodebt and Bay FM award winners
Today we hear about a new report on an inquiry into insurance responses to the 2022 floods, and take you to a book launch in Brisbane where investigative journalist Rick Morton, twice awarded with Walkleys for his work covering Robodebt, recently launched a book on the subject and joined ABC presen…
1:07:25
CN 25-10-24: QLD's 'big lie'; NSW solar battery rebate scheme - watch out; Royal Tour as King of Bhutan welcomed; Beer benefits from reverse osmosis
A new report on a successful long-term project aimed at youth crime prevention has been published this week, just in time for this weekend’s state election in Queensland, which has largely been fought over youth crime. In New South Wales there’s a new rebate for solar batteries but if you’re think…
1:03:24
Tribute to Philip Shine - short
This is a shorter version of the tribute to former Bay FM station manager Philip Shine. It is based on interviews recorded when he was awarded the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Michael Law lifetime achievement. A longer tribute is available separately that includes acknowledgments…
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A tribute to Michael Law 2022 Award Recipient Philip Shine
A tribute to Michael Law 2022 Award Recipient Philip Shine This show is a special tribute to former and first Bay FM station manager Philip Shine. Philip Shine joined Bay FM in 2018 and guided the station through a tumultuous four years, including bush fires, a pandemic and the 2022 Northern Rive…
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