Today we hear just part of an hour-long interview with local writer, author, poet, model, and Hula teacher, and long time Echo Astrology contributor Lilith Rocha but also have the pleasure of hearing from producer Rasela Torise.

First, though, we indulge in the virtues or otherwise of vaping and its comparatively unfashionable cousin, smoking, with not one but two widely regarded experts on the regulations best imposed on the associated products of both…. they each hold contrasting conclusions.

1.      Ramraids, firebombs, smoke and vapour: Australia’s nicotine regulations featuring Harm Reduction Australia member Dr Alex Wodak and University of Sydney Public Health Emeritus Professor Simon Chapman (with Dr John Jiggers)

2.      Echo Astrology writer Lilith Rocha shares her story with community radio featuring writer, author, poet, model, and Hula teacher, and long time Echo Astrology contributor Lilith Rocha (Rasela Torise)

3.    Seen and heard: community radio podcast series honours older, wiser women featuring Bay FM presenter and Wise Older Women producer Rasela Torise

4.    Northern Rivers News with Anny Reed

*producer: Mia Armitage. Reports by Mia Armitage unless otherwise indicated.

Tune in to the Community Newsroom on Fridays from 11am-12 on Bay FM 99.9 or listen online at bayfm.org
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PIC: Rasela Torise (Mia Armitage)

Today we hear just part of an hour-long interview with local writer, author, poet, model, and Hula teacher, and long time Echo Astrology contributor Lilith Rocha but also have the pleasure of hearing from producer Rasela Torise.
First, though, we indulge in the virtues or otherwise of vaping and its comparatively unfashionable cousin, smoking, with not one but two widely regarded experts on the regulations best imposed on the associated products of both&hellip;. they each hold contrasting conclusions.
1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ramraids, firebombs, smoke and vapour: Australia&rsquo;s nicotine regulations featuring Harm Reduction Australia member Dr Alex Wodak and University of Sydney Public Health Emeritus Professor Simon Chapman (with Dr John&nbsp;Jiggers)
2. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Echo Astrology writer Lilith Rocha shares her story with community radio featuring writer, author, poet, model, and Hula teacher, and long time Echo Astrology contributor Lilith Rocha (Rasela Torise)
3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Seen and heard: community radio podcast series honours older, wiser women featuring Bay FM presenter and Wise Older Women producer Rasela Torise
4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Northern Rivers News with Anny Reed
*producer: Mia Armitage. Reports by Mia Armitage unless otherwise indicated.
Tune in to the Community Newsroom on Fridays from 11am-12 on Bay FM 99.9 or listen online at&nbsp;<a href="http://bayfm.org/">bayfm.org</a> Facebook: Community Newsroom NRN
PIC: Rasela Torise (Mia Armitage)

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.

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>.