We take a look at the Byron Bay Sandhills Wetlands restoration project, which has recently received national recognition after winning a category at the 2026 National Trust Heritage Awards. The project has been praised for its environmental, cultural and flood-mitigation benefits. We'll be speaking with Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot about what this achievement means for the region.

Featuring: Federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot
Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith 

We take a look at the Byron Bay Sandhills Wetlands restoration project, which has recently received national recognition after winning a category at the 2026 National Trust Heritage Awards. The project has been praised for its environmental, cultural and flood-mitigation benefits. We'll be speaking with Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot about what this achievement means for the region.
Featuring: Federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith&nbsp;

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 bayfm.org

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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.

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.

Community Newsroom Interviews

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.

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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

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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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The Byron Bay Sandhill Wetlands Project Wins National Award

We take a closer look at the New South Wales Government's recent pay deal for nurses and midwives, which has been described as the largest wage increase for the professions in decades.

Mia Armitage spoke with NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association Byron Central Branch President Liz McCall about what the changes mean for frontline healthcare workers.

Featuring:NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association Byron Central Branch President Liz McCall
Reporter: Mia Armitage 

We take a closer look at the New South Wales Government's recent pay deal for nurses and midwives, which has been described as the largest wage increase for the professions in decades.
Mia Armitage spoke with NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association Byron Central Branch President Liz McCall about what the changes mean for frontline healthcare workers.
Featuring:NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association Byron Central Branch President Liz McCall Reporter: Mia Armitage&nbsp;

NSWNMA Byron President Liz McCall on pay increase for nurses and midwives 

We spoke with Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot about the Federal Budget and what it means for residents of the Northern Rivers. We will hear how the Budget's key measures are expected to affect local communities and what benefits people in the region can expect to see in the months ahead.

Featuring: Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot
Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith 

We spoke with Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot about the Federal Budget and what it means for residents of the Northern Rivers. We will hear how the Budget's key measures are expected to affect local communities and what benefits people in the region can expect to see in the months ahead.
Featuring: Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot Reporter: Emma Setterfield-Smith&nbsp;

Federal Member for Richmond Justine Elliot on the Federal Budget

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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.

We'll also be speaking with the Federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot, not only about the wetlands project but also about recent changes announced in the Federal Budget and what they could mean for communities across the Northern Rivers.

Ballina Shire residents could also be facing higher rates next financial year if the council's application to the state's Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is approved. Ballina Shire Council is one of several local governments seeking additional revenue, and we'll hear from Ballina Shire Mayor Sharon Cadwallader, who spoke with Mia Armitage earlier this month.

Mia will also be reporting on what the New South Wales Government is calling the largest pay rise for nurses and midwives in decades, following years of sustained union campaigning. She sits down with New South Wales Nurses and Midwives' Association Byron Central Branch President Liz McCall to discuss what the changes mean for healthcare workers and the communities they serve.

We'll also touch on an interview Mia conducted this week with activists involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla, who returned to Australian shores earlier this week, bringing firsthand accounts of their mission and experiences.

All that and more, coming up on this week's Community Newsroom.

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.
We'll also be speaking with the Federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot, not only about the wetlands project but also about recent changes announced in the Federal Budget and what they could mean for communities across the Northern Rivers.
Ballina Shire residents could also be facing higher rates next financial year if the council's application to the state's Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is approved. Ballina Shire Council is one of several local governments seeking additional revenue, and we'll hear from Ballina Shire Mayor Sharon Cadwallader, who spoke with Mia Armitage earlier this month.
Mia will also be reporting on what the New South Wales Government is calling the largest pay rise for nurses and midwives in decades, following years of sustained union campaigning. She sits down with New South Wales Nurses and Midwives' Association Byron Central Branch President Liz McCall to discuss what the changes mean for healthcare workers and the communities they serve.
We'll also touch on an interview Mia conducted this week with activists involved in the Global Sumud Flotilla, who returned to Australian shores earlier this week, bringing firsthand accounts of their mission and experiences.
All that and more, coming up on this week's Community Newsroom.

The Byron Bay Sandhill Wetlands Project Wins National Award

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