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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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Community Newsroom - 24 April 2026
Join us for this week's Community Newsroom. On this week’s show, we hear from former Australian Forces member David Baikie, as he reflects on his time in service and what ANZAC Day means today. Mia Armitage sits down with Ballina Shire Mayor Sharon Cadwallader to talk about how crown lands are m…
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Community Newsroom - 17 April 2026
Join us in the Community Newsroom this week! We speak with Kylie Jacky who leads Aboriginal Initiatives at the NSW Environment Protection Authority and serves as chairperson of the Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council. She discusses an upcoming international delegation, with eight members travelling…
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Community Newsroom - 10 April 2026
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Community Newsroom - 3 April 2026
Join us this Easter Friday for a vibrant celebration of sound, featuring a curated selection from the Australian Music AirPlay Project. From pop and reggae to blues and electronic, you’ll experience a rich mix of genres—each bringing its own unique energy. Most importantly, every track showcases t…
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Community Newsroom - 27 March 2026
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