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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

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Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage

Contributors: Emma Setterfield-Smith; Anny Reed; Dr John Jiggens; Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Dione Green; Kate Payne; Jim Beatson; Emma Meyers; The Wire; National Radio News Service; Community Radio Network and more

listen to past episodes and interviews here.

PIC: Mia Armitage and Emma Setterfield-Smith

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&nbsp;<a href="https://cbf.org.au/about/community-media/">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a> for support.
Facebook: @CommunityNewsroomNRN
Got a tip? Email communitynewsroom@mail.com
Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage
Contributors: Emma Setterfield-Smith; Anny Reed;&nbsp;Dr John Jiggens; Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Dione Green; Kate Payne;&nbsp;Jim Beatson;&nbsp;Emma Meyers; The Wire; National Radio News Service; Community Radio Network and more
listen to past episodes and interviews <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/community-newsroom">here</a>.
PIC: Mia Armitage and Emma Setterfield-Smith

Community Newsroom: weekly program

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

Contributors: Emma Setterfield-Smith; Anny Reed; Dr John Jiggens; Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Dione Green; Kate Payne; Jim Beatson; Emma Meyers; The Wire; National Radio News Service; Community Radio Network and more

listen to past episodes and interviews here.

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 <a href="https://cbf.org.au/about/community-media/">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a> for support.
Facebook: @CommunityNewsroomNRN
Got a tip? Email communitynewsroom@mail.com
Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage
Contributors: Emma Setterfield-Smith; Anny Reed;&nbsp;Dr John Jiggens; Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Dione Green; Kate Payne;&nbsp;Jim Beatson;&nbsp;Emma Meyers; The Wire; National Radio News Service; Community Radio Network and more
listen to past episodes and interviews <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/community-newsroom">here</a>.

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Community Newsroom  - 30 October 2026

Join us for this week’s Community Newsroom, as we explore the growing concerns around the safety of women in politics following the alleged attack on Independent MP Helen Haines in Victoria.

Closer to home, we head to Torakina Beach in Brunswick Heads to hear how free beach wheelchairs are making the coastline more accessible. We speak with Sue Stirton from the Rotary Club of Mullumbimby, who helped bring the initiative to life and Andrew Graeme-Cook who shares his firsthand experience of using the wheelchairs.

We’ll also be exploring stuttering, looking at the challenges faced by people who stutter and the importance of greater awareness and understanding.

Join us for this week&rsquo;s Community Newsroom, as we explore the growing concerns around the safety of women in politics following the alleged attack on Independent MP Helen Haines in Victoria.
Closer to home, we head to Torakina Beach in Brunswick Heads to hear how free beach wheelchairs are making the coastline more accessible. We speak with Sue Stirton from the Rotary Club of Mullumbimby, who helped bring the initiative to life and Andrew Graeme-Cook who shares his firsthand experience of using the wheelchairs.
We&rsquo;ll also be exploring stuttering, looking at the challenges faced by people who stutter and the importance of greater awareness and understanding.

CN 23-10-26 - Concerns for Women in Politics Following Alleged Attack on Helen Haines; Beach Accessibility at Torakina; Stuttering Awareness Day

While Sue Stiron from Mullumbimby Rotary Club gave us an insight into how the initiative came together, Andrew Graeme-Cook spoke with The Community Newsroom to help better understand what access to this equipment means for people with mobility challenges.

Andy shared his experience of using the wheelchairs and how initiatives like this can make a real difference in helping people with limited mobility enjoy the beach and feel more included in their local community.

Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith

While Sue Stiron from Mullumbimby Rotary Club gave us an insight into how the initiative came together, Andrew Graeme-Cook spoke with The Community Newsroom to help better understand what access to this equipment means for people with mobility challenges.
Andy shared his experience of using the wheelchairs and how initiatives like this can make a real difference in helping people with limited mobility enjoy the beach and feel more included in their local community.
Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith

Andrew Graeme-Cook on His Experience Using Torakina's Free Beach Wheelchairs 

At Torakina Beach in Brunswick Heads, the Rotary Club of Mullumbimby is helping to make a change by providing free beach wheelchairs and other accessible equipment, giving more people the opportunity to enjoy the coastline.

The Community Newsroom hears from Sue Stirton from the Rotary Club of Mullumbimby, who helped get the initiative up and running. We find out how it all came together and the difference it's making to beach accessibility in the community.

Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith

At Torakina Beach in Brunswick Heads, the Rotary Club of Mullumbimby is helping to make a change by providing free beach wheelchairs and other accessible equipment, giving more people the opportunity to enjoy the coastline.
The Community Newsroom hears from Sue Stirton from the Rotary Club of Mullumbimby, who helped get the initiative up and running. We find out how it all came together and the difference it's making to beach accessibility in the community.
Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith

Community Newsroom - 30 October 2026

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