Shout-out for sleeping-bags and tents for Byron’s rough sleepers as Winter Solistice arrives

Features: Byron Community Centre General Manger Louise O’Connell

Reporter: Mia Armitage

PIC: a rough sleeper's hideaway (PIC supplied)

Shout-out for sleeping-bags and tents for Byron’s rough sleepers as Winter Solistice arrives
Features: Byron Community Centre General Manger Louise O’Connell
Reporter: Mia Armitage
PIC: a rough sleeper's hideaway (PIC supplied)

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PIC: Mia Armitage interviews NSW Minister for Music, Minister for Night-time Economy John Graham

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Resonating stories and information from the Northern Rivers and afar. Join Community Newsroom reporters as they interview locals and guests from beyond the rainbow region. Thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for support.
Tune in to the Community Newsroom on Fridays from 11am-12 on Bay FM 99.9 or listen online at <a href="http://bayfm.org/">bayfm.org</a>
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PIC: Mia Armitage interviews NSW Minister for Music, Minister for Night-time Economy John Graham
*producer: Mia Armitage. Reports produced by Mia Armitage unless otherwise indicated.

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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. 
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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

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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Shout-out for sleeping-bags and tents for Byron’s rough sleepers as Winter Solistice arrives

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Community Newsroom  - 14 August 2026

Petrol prices are rising across Australia as temporary fuel excise relief comes to an end, putting renewed pressure on motorists and businesses. At the same time, the Federal and Western Australian governments are exploring plans for a new oil refinery as Australia looks to strengthen its fuel security and reduce its vulnerability to global supply disruptions.

Roderick Chambers spoke with Dr Dominic Marr from the Australian National University about what a new refinery could mean for Australia and its reliance on imported fuel.

Petrol prices are rising across Australia as temporary fuel excise relief comes to an end, putting renewed pressure on motorists and businesses. At the same time, the Federal and Western Australian governments are exploring plans for a new oil refinery as Australia looks to strengthen its fuel security and reduce its vulnerability to global supply disruptions.
Roderick Chambers spoke with Dr Dominic Marr from the Australian National University about what a new refinery could mean for Australia and its reliance on imported fuel.

Rising Petrol Prices and Australia's new refinery 

Byron Shire Council is warning the community not to interfere with Tallow Creek after an illegal channel was dug between the lagoon and the ocean.

The council says artificially opening the entrance can have serious environmental consequences, including large-scale fish kills and could attract fines of up to $110,000.

We hear from the council’s Coast and Biodiversity Coordinator Chloe Dowsett about why Tallow Creek is allowed to open naturally and what can happen when people interfere with the system.

Byron Shire Council is warning the community not to interfere with Tallow Creek after an illegal channel was dug between the lagoon and the ocean.
The council says artificially opening the entrance can have serious environmental consequences, including large-scale fish kills and could attract fines of up to $110,000.
We hear from the council&rsquo;s Coast and Biodiversity Coordinator Chloe Dowsett about why Tallow Creek is allowed to open naturally and what can happen when people interfere with the system.

Shout-out for sleeping-bags and tents for Byron’s rough sleepers as Winter Solistice arrives

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