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1000 Voices Byron Shire is a community-led project to help solve homelessness in the Byron Shire. The project is part of the Ending Rough Sleeping Collaboration Byron Shire. Council is gathering the community's perspectives, ideas and experiences to uncover what's working, and what barriers need to be broken through. Your important local insights will guide immediate actions and long-term goals. The 1000 voices SURVEY is OPEN NOW and is open to everyone living, working, or spending time in Byron Shire. Whether you’ve experienced homelessness yourself, supported someone who has, or simply care about creating a fairer, more connected community, your voice belongs here. I took a look last night and no special knowledge is needed, just your honest perspective. Sama Balson talks more in depth about 1000 voices and her part in the Women's Village Collective Ltd, a local Charity based in Mullumbimby dedicated to homelessness prevention, specifically for women and children.

Did you know that people waking up from a coma speaking a foreign language is an actual thing? Yes, it’s true. It’s called bilingual aphasia, and this condition supposedly occurs when one area of the brain that learns a language is damaged while another remains untouched. Michel Paradis, a neuro-linguist at McGill University in Montreal, says that this happens so much it doesn’t surprise him. This week on Belly we’re chatting to Naima Brown, a writer whose second novel Mother Tongue explores this well documented but rare phenomenon woven into the story of a character named Brynn who awakes from a coma speaking fluent French, and seizes the opportunity to start a new life in Paris, a seismic personal transformation that leaves a slew of shattered lives in its wake. Author Naima Browns' creative and professional life has spanned continents, cultures, and mediums. These days she’s based in Ballina where she draws on a rich tapestry of life experience —from growing up in Northern California to living in Yemen and Afghanistan. Naima has spent the last twelve years working in News & Current Affairs as a producer and filmmaker with her non-fiction appearing in Vogue, The Guardian, the ABC to name a few. She is the founder of Duststar Productions, an audio production company with such projects as Age Against the Machine in collab with Melissa Doyle, an Empowering Guide for Women Ageing on Their Own Terms. Naima’s also the co-founder of Elli, a digital platform for women ageing with purpose & meaning. Her short fiction has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies and this weekend Naima will be bringing her latest novel Mother Tongue to The Byron Writers Festival 2025 program, where she’ll be appearing in 3 sessions across the weekend. Before all of that, we literally kick the show off with the vivacious and energetic MC Medicinal aka Alex Mitchinson freestyling his gifts into the studio mics and presenting us with his latest track, released earlier this year called Forever featuring Tashmeen. Warning: This contents of this track are highly addictive!

Ecological Literacy through Permaculture Education … what do those words evoke in you? My first guest on the show is Bunya Halasz, he’s inspired by cultures that evolve creative practices of sustaining their material needs, in a manner of deep reverence for their natural environment and all its life forms. Through the lenses of Permaculture, Regenerative Agroecology and Successional Agroforestry, Bunya works as a designer, educator and gardening mentor. His work supports individuals and communities to grow food, fuel and fiber within ecologically regenerative systems, as well as facilitating pathways of knowledge and skill sharing through courses and traineeships.  We’re going to hear more about The Living Agro-Ecology Course, - August 21 to November 9, 2025, at The Living Classroom @The Farm, Byron Bay. Crafted by Bunya, along with many other local, cutting edge, ecologically regenerative food producers. It’s aimed at anyone - or anyone you know - who is interested in Deeply Regenerative and Resilient Food Production. The collective of cultivators, grow food production systems that are informed by the processes of our local ecology. It’s about deepening our connection to our local ecology, and the community of earthy people finding their role in our ecosystem, as healers and providers. In the second hour: Anthea Amore & Jay Richardson wear many hats but the ones they’re donning for the second half of the show are made of the earth. They’ll both be here in the lead up to The North Coast Mud Trail, back for its 13th year, celebrating the region’s vibrant ceramics community with a self-drive weekend event across the beautiful Northern Rivers. Held on 16 and 17 August 2025, the event invites art lovers, collectors and curious adventurers to explore 22 open studios, featuring 33 local ceramic artists across studios in the Byron, Ballina and Lismore Shire. Yum.

There is much suffering in the world - physical, material, mental. The suffering of some can be blamed on the greed of others. The material and physical suffering is suffering from hunger, from homelessness, from all kinds of diseases. But the greatest suffering is being lonely feeling unloved, having no one. I have come more and more to realise that being unwanted, that is the worst disease that any human being can ever experience. -  Mother Teresa. Here in the beautiful bubble of the Byron Shire it may or may not surprise you to know we have the second largest cohort of people sleeping rough in regional NSW, second only to the city of Sydney – according to the NSW Government Street Count 2025. A little hive of love and support, The Fletcher Street Cottage is a haven for crisis located in the heart of Byron Bay - 18 Fletcher Street. It’s a welcoming, safe and respectful place for people experiencing homelessness, domestic violence and mental health challenges. The Byron Community Centre operates this unique community services hub, providing wraparound services for locals in need to get practical relief, find connections and access broader support. It offers assistance with housing, mental health, financial aid, legal advice, medical care, emergency relief and counselling, as well as meeting basic needs by providing a safe place to enjoy a meal, have a shower and even do some washing. With the Byron Shire having the second largest number of rough sleepers in NSW, a place like Fletcher Street Cottage is a vital one-stop-shop for Byron's most vulnerable residents. My guests in the studio this morning, are part of the Fletcher Street Cottage, and amongst all their hard work they’ve managed to find some time to come share some very recent and very good news with us that will help to shape a more secure residency for the cottage. Council have just granted the cottage a 15-year extension on the lease. We’ll hear more about what this news means for the cottage, its people, and how we as a community can continue to support the lifechanging services it provides to those most in need when I'm joined by my guests today Damian Farrel (Fletcher St Cottage Manager) and Bec Robinson (Relationships Manager). Would you like to donate, lend a hand or keep updated? Find out how to get involved at www.fletcherstreetcottage.com.au. or contact: [email protected] Tune into BELLY live each week - Tuesdays 9-11am - www.bayfm.org

A CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85. This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders. Ep. 6: MAHA LAXMI GRACE aka COSMIC GRANDMA. Birthing doula, activist, astrologer, public speaker and respected community Elder. While still at school this budding cosmic astrologer was chosen as Australian ambassador for the United Nations and travelled to the US during 'The Summer of Love'. Some would say Maha is homeless, although I'm sure she will tell you the world is her home. We meet spontaneously between the ocean and the bush, the sound of cicadas vibrating loudly in the background and without any formal preparation, to record her extraordinarily moving story. Traditional storytelling at its best with wisdom and knowledge shared through the age-old art of conversation. This is a CBF Grant Funded Project in collaboration with #BayFM Byron.

A CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85. This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders. Ep. 2: LILITH ROCHA. One of Australia’s most respected astrology columnists, writer for Women's Weekly, published poet, model, survivor, teacher to Hawaiian Hula Troupe: Mana Aloha and ongoing astrology columnist for the Echo newspaper. Nothing fills her heart like the islands of Hawaii and the principles of aloha, but Lilith also shares traumatic events that shaped her life and reshaped her beautiful face. Lilith also talks openly about the planning of her own funeral party after being told by 'the voice' she would die at 82, her current age! This interview is interwoven with audio from her Vagina Conversations performance, live on stage at the Byron Theatre, to which she received a well-deserved standing ovation. Traditional storytelling at its best with wisdom and knowledge shared through the age-old art of conversation. This is a CBF grant funded project in collaboration with #BayFM Byron.

A CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85. This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders. Ep 3: NANCY FALCONE. Nancy Jo to her listeners, is a proud founding member of BAYFM community radio and has been involved in the Community broadcasting sector for over 30 years. She worked for 12 years as a volunteer in the early days of BAYFM presenting different programs, serving all executive committee positions, including President, fundraising, and sponsorship to name a few. Over the years she has also worked as a station manager in the First Nations sector in WA, an administrator for the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters Council in Melbourne and a Radio Broadcast trainer for the CMTO (Community Media Training Organisation). Having come full circle, she’s very happy to be back as part of the Multicultural Nation radio program team. You'll hear her every 5th Tuesday of the month, focusing on stories from migrant workers with their music and cultural aspects of living in Australia, contributing to our truly Multicultural Nation. Traditional storytelling at its best with wisdom and knowledge shared through the age-old art of conversation. This is a CBF grant funded project in collaboration with #BayFM Byron.

A CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85. This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders. Ep. 5: SANDY LEATHEM. Octogenarian, Founder of 'Movement Matters’, Feldenkrais Practitioner, Physiotherapist, Embodied Aging Consultant, Grandmother and the inspiration behind this project. Growing up as a kid in a Tasmanian National Park on the Freycinet Peninsular, informed within her a healthy childlike curiosity, playful creativity, and quirky ‘outta-the-box’ common-sense thinking. The osmotic ripples from this nature-based upbringing have permeated throughout her life, yet it’s only now that Sandy feels able to find the language that best describes the experience and its ongoing effects. Her own professional career began in 1964 when she founded as a sole trader her online business 'Movement Matters’ and since then she has worked continuously both internationally and nationally in many diverse settings, cultures and countries. Sandy brings a rich synthesis of evidence-based science and lived experiences into the programs she teaches, bringing to her work a wealth of over 50yrs experience in the field of intervention prevention healthy aging and longevity. She is passionate about engaging the body’s innate ability to heal and restore optimal functioning regardless of age. In her late 70’s Sandy was given a clinical diagnosis that in Sandy’s words was 'a profound relief’. We’ll hear more about neural diversity and the effect it’s had on Sandy and those closest to her as this interview unfolds. Traditional storytelling at its best with wisdom and knowledge shared through the age-old art of conversation. This is a CBF Grant Funded Project in collaboration with #BayFM Byron.

A CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85. This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders. Ep. 4: CHRISTINA COVINGTON. Long-time local, dancing devi, businesswoman and Ayurvedic alchemist. Known for her presence on the Byron Shire dance floors for over 25 years and as the creative force behind the inaugural We Dance Festival in late 2024. Christina was Founder & previous Owner/Director of Hari Har Chai and winner of the 2017 APAC awards for her innovative approach to business. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Flinders University, Adelaide, before studying Ayurveda while living in India. Having reached the 'other side' of Menopause, Christina shares positive perspectives from an Ayurvedic as well as personal viewpoint. Traditional storytelling at its best with wisdom and knowledge shared through the age-old art of conversation. This is a CBF grant funded project in collaboration with #BayFM Byron.

A CBF grant funded project raising the profile and status of women aged 55-85. This six-episode series acknowledges the value of older women and their crucial role in society as wisdom holders. Ep.1: HELENA NORBERG-HODGE. Linguist, author, filmmaker, pioneer of the new economy movement, and founder/director of Local Futures. Based on decades of experience in indigenous cultures, in particular Ladakh and Bhutan, Helena has been promoting a big picture understanding of the foundations of human, as well as ecological wellbeing. Her work has gained her the Alternative Nobel prize, the Arthur Morgan Award and the Goi Peace Prize for contributing to “the revitalization of cultural and biological diversity, and the strengthening of local communities and economies worldwide.” Helena is author of the inspirational classic Ancient Futures, and Local is Our Future and producer of the award-winning documentaries: The Economics of Happiness, Planet Local and Closer to Home. Traditional storytelling at its best with wisdom and knowledge shared through the age-old art of conversation. This is a CBF grant funded project in collaboration with #BayFM Byron.

The final day of the final Island Vibe seemed the perfect time to capture some of the magic in my mic. A handful of friendly folk contribute with their stories, memories, moments and life shaping tales of what this festival has meant to them and so many others. Bon Voyage amigos x

The final day of the final Island Vibe seemed the perfect time to capture some of the magic in my mic. A handful of friendly folk contribute with their stories, memories, moments and life shaping tales of what this festival has meant to them and so many others. Bon Voyage amigos x

The final day of the final Island Vibe seemed the perfect time to capture some of the magic in my mic. A handful of friendly folk contribute with their stories, memories, moments and life shaping tales of what this festival has meant to them and so many others. Bon Voyage amigos x

The final day of the final Island Vibe seemed the perfect time to capture some of the magic in my mic. A handful of friendly folk contribute with their stories, memories, moments and life shaping tales of what this festival has meant to them and so many others. Bon Voyage amigos x

Julian is set to bring a taste of Morocco and Mali's rich musical traditions to Australian audiences, sharing the sacred sounds of traditional trance music from Northern Africa. The Byron concert features an all-star lineup, including Malian master guitarist Moussa Diakite and Qvln from California, USA. Julian Belbachir's debut solo album, "Babdoukkala," made an impressive entrance, debuting in the Top 30 of the Transglobal World Music Chart. It received critical acclaim worldwide, including a prestigious 5-star review in Songlines UK. The album, which features world-class Aussie/African musicians, was listed among the top ten albums globally released that month. A multi-instrumentalist, Julian is proficient in playing the N’goni (African Harp), drums, and percussion. He is best known as the vibrant percussionist in the Indigenous dub band OKA, with a performance history spanning over 30 countries and notable appearances at renowned festivals such as Glastonbury Festival UK, Byron Blues Fest, Island Vibes, and Vancouver International Jazz Festival. His lifelong dedication to studying and playing the traditional folkloric music of North and West Africa has established him as a sought-after producer, composer, and musician.

Techa Beaumont and Simon Jankleson spring into the BayFM studios from Mullum SEED Inc. a leading environmental organisation here in the Northern Rivers. They partner with other community organisations to strengthen mutually beneficial projects and offer governance advice and funding support to emerging local initiatives that protect and enhance our natural environment. We chat about two upcoming important events: The Bruns River Keepers, the bi-annual Spring Plant Fair happening Sunday 28th Sept at the Mullum Comm Gardens!

Svea Pitman joins me for a chat about the issues wildlife are facing due to newly erected fencing on the Wallum site. Many animals are finding themselves trapped inside and outside of the fencing. There are ways you can help raise awareness and create change. Listen here for the latest info!

Wren McLean - Project Manager Zero Emissions Byron has a strong sense of responsibility to protect the health of our planet for future generations of all species and has committed her working life to the environmental sector. One of the projects Wren is currently working on is the GOOD ECO-CULTURAL FIRE event on Oct 1st @ Woodlands Community, 146 Old Bangalow Road, Byron Bay. This project involves Byron Shire Council, Zero Emissions Byron & Jargun Aboriginal Alliance Corporation. Together they are restoring 'GOOD FIRE' to conserve biodiversity, improve community co-operation, bushfire safety and continue connection to Country. Hear the full interview and how to book your spot in the upcoming workshop.

Authors of two stunning books in the series 'Nourishing Those Who Nurture' Caitlin Priday & Tahlia Mynott are in the studio to share stories around pregnancy and motherhood along with a scrotum cooling moment for men! Tahlia is a clinical nutritionist specialising in Womens health. Caitlin is a doula with a background in holistic food medicine, Kinesiology and Shaminism We learn more about the juicy content of both books: 'More than a Food Bible for New Mothers' and 'More than a Preconception Guide to Conscious Conception'.

Joined in the studio by fellow Bay FMer and presenter of Jazz for A Sunday Brunch Shel Kronich along with Kimberley MacIntyre to discuss the project Old Men Dancing a weekly event held at the Drill Hall in Mullum for 70yrs+ men to connect with themselves and the art of movement. Shel is one of many 'Old Men' and Kimberley is a dancer and teacher. Together they blaze up the Bay FM airwaves on a Tuesday morning!

Have you ever considered the power of your words and how you use them? This question was discussed in depth and the idea formed the concept of this collaborative class project, created as part of a Radio & Podcast Masterclass at the Byron Community College. Exec Prod. Rasela Torise. Music by Purple Planet Music

Rachel De Thample is an award-winning author working in food, health and sustainability for more than 20 years. She teaches fermentation and seasonal nutrition courses at River Cottage in Devon, a place renowned for food integrity and consumption of local, seasonal produce. Rachel also teaches at Petersham Nurseries and the Plant Academy in London. She served as Course Director of the College of Naturopathic Medicine’s Natural Chef diploma course, was the Head of Food for the organic retailer Abel & Cole and Commissioning Editor of Waitrose Food Illustrated. She’s written six books including Tonics & Teas and the River Cottage Fermentation Handbook, which won a Guild of Food Writer’s Award. She’s also studied sustainable food systems at University College London and was instrumental in setting up the award-winning Crystal Palace Food Market. She’s a contributor to The Simple Things and Where the Leaves Fall. Her latest book and the one we have to give away on the show today is called ‘Winter Wellness’..

Interviews with Upper Main Arm School students immediately after the 2022 floods that devastated the Northern Rivers region. Hear their personal accounts of the events in their community and what the devastation they witnessed. This project was made possible with the support of the CBF Community Broadcast Foundation and funding from the Department of Communities & Justice as part of the Regional Youth Training Program. Producer: Lealah Shostak, Editing and Production: Rasela Torise, Editing and Production Assistant: Monet Shortland. Music by Janet and Purple Planet Music. Image by Lealah Shostak.

For thousands of years dingoes have lived in harmony with Indigenous communities. They are a native animal, and yet they haven't been given that official classification. In fact, in many states hunters are rewarded for killing them, and that's put a question mark over their survival. The Northern Rivers Dingo Alliance is hoping to change the way we see the dingo. My guest Sole speaks to the importance of dingoes in our eco system, their family units, backyard breeders, the dingo policy in the Northern Rivers, and the significance of the black dingo for the Bundjalung nation of NNSW.

Bec has an exquisite gift for sharing the philosophy of this ancient lineage-based practice. In this interview we discuss the many styles of yoga, the dangers of dogma, how a physical practice can mend the mind and support us once we step off the mat. We’ll also be demystifying the vibe around 'Tantra' and how it translates into a Yoga practice. You can also hear more about the upcoming 6 days of immersive practice in the system of Tantric Hatha Yoga at the Diptipur Retreat Centre in the Byron Hinterlands from June 25-30th.

What does healthy masculinity look like? To answer that we take a look at how unhealthy masculinity has shaped society, families and communities. Luke and Ori represent The Mankind Project Australia which supports men to explore and improve their connection to healthy, mature masculinity. It offers men time-honoured learning experiences, skills and support to encourage emotional growth and help them become the responsible, strong and compassionate individuals our world needs.

Quote "There's no doubt that Byron Bay has an effect on you in some intrinsic way. Whether you're here for a reason, a season, or a lifetime, there is something about this special place that doesn't let go. It has an energy of it's own. Souls of Byron is a photographic series capturing our folk and the essence of our unique place. We invite you to take this journey and connect with the heart and soul of our community". Samantha & Elie - Curators and creators of this beautiful book and guests on Belly today. Image by Samantha Molineux taken from the Souls of Byron book x

This podcast was created by and for the seven women who attended the Radio & Podcast Masterclass at Southern Cross Uni on International Womens Day as part of the Lismore Womens Festival. This Masterclass was presented by Rasela Torise, broadcast on Bay FM on 12/03/24. Music by Purple Planet Music. Thank you to all participants!

As another year draws to a close consumerism has a mighty part to play and is a mighty price to pay. Go gently. Spend wisely. Santos Organics CEO Jolene Ryan and Ethics Specialist Olivia Laws join me to chat about positive ways to spend your dollars which may make a whole lot more cents :)

Interview with Santos CEO Jolene Ryan, and Mullum In-Store Naturopath, Author and Creator of The Secret Kitchen Jana Brunclikova, on Belly - BayFM Byron 14.11.2023

Stacey Nguyen and Ali Elali from Shepherd foods Australia provide high quality soy products with a difference. They use locally grown organic beans, make everything from scratch, and are a wealth of information on the misconceptions of soy products.

Into the BayFM studios this morning i welcome Santos Organics Area Manager - Rob Baldwin along with Concious Grounds Executive Director - May Ly to talk all things local, ethical, sustainable and delicious. May shares a special story about returning to her Vietnamese culture and healing herself through traditional foods. Yum.

Nadia Pietramale de Souza (R) & Endre Kvia (L) join me for a chat about Mother Earth Educators, one of three short films screening on 22nd October as part of the "Seeds of Inspiration" sessions. The short film is set in Mullumbimby’s Community Garden where you’ll witness a group of children reconnecting with nature, forging bonds, understanding their roles in the larger ecosystem, and experiencing the magic of hands-on learning. A testament to the transformative power of returning to our root’s, a journey that shines a spotlight on the resilience of the human spirit and the undying bond we share with Mother Earth.

Mana wrote a speech for school about his favourite thing in the world ... scootering. In the speech, recorded in the deep South of Aotearoa NZ for BayFM in Byron Bay, Mana will try to convince you to try scootering. With such a great list of reasons why, it's hard not to want to give it a go! Have a listen and decide for yourself. Check out Mana's Insta page @mana_scoots Royalty Free Music thanks to Purple Planet Music!

Relative Terrains Exhibition - Karma Barnes & Robert Franken - Grafton Gallery - 16 Sept til 12 Nov 2023. Relative Terrains traverses the geological environments and volcanic landscapes of Bundjalung Country- the Northern Rivers, exploring how the forces of elements, time, and life experiences shape and change us. Through a palimpsest of the Earth's endless cycles of life and death, creation and destruction, the work examines how our internal and external experiences transform us. Karma shares how her work is inspired by her deep fascination with the endless cycles of life and death, creation and destruction and how we are shaped and changed by our internal and external experiences, elements and impermanence.

Pepe Fassos from 560 farms and Grace Ferrier from Santos organics share their love of organics during Organic Awareness Month this September.

Sisxteen months after the devastating 2022 floods in the Northern Rivers of NSW we returned to the newly repaired and renovated Main Arm school. We wanted to see what had changed, how the community had coped and what advice the young legends had, having survived such a disaster. Their incredible resilience shines through in these interviews and we found some answers we weren't expecting! This project was made possible with the support of the CBF Community Broadcast Foundation and funding from the Department of Communities & Justice as part of the Regional Youth Training Program. Producer: Lealah Shostak, Editing and Production: Rasela Torise, Editing and Production Assistant: Monet Shortland. Music by Janet and Purple Planet Music. Image by Lealah Shostak.

Interviews with Upper Main Arm School students immediately after the 2022 floods that devastated the Northern Rivers region. Hear their personal accounts of the events in their community and the devastation they witnessed. This project was made possible with the support of the CBF (Community Broadcast Foundation) and funding from the Department of Communities & Justice as part of the Regional Youth Training Program atthe BYS (Byron Youth Service). Exec Producer: Lealah Shostak, Editing and Production: Rasela Torise, Editing and Production Assistant: Monet Shortland. Music by Janet and Purple Planet Music. Image by Lealah Shostak.

Interviews with Upper Main Arm School students immediately after the 2022 floods that devastated the Northern Rivers region. Hear their personal accounts of the events in their community and the devastation they witnessed. This project was made possible with the support of the CBF Community Broadcast Foundation and funding from the Department of Communities & Justice as part of the Regional Youth Training Program. Producer: Lealah Shostak, Editing and Production: Rasela Torise, Editing and Production Assistant: Monet Shortland. Music by Janet and Purple Planet Music. Image by Lealah Shostak.

Interview with Santos CEO Jolene Ryan, and CEO assistant and Grow the Growers Project manager Paula Williams, on Belly - BayFM Byron 27/06/23

Interview with Olga Plotnikova and Alex Komarov from Pimp My Salad on Belly - BayFM Byron 27/06/23.

Kim Stoddart is a gardening journalist and author with a strong background in social enterprise and ethical business. She writes regularly for a range of publications including the Guardian, The Express, Gardeners’ World magazine, The Telegraph, Grow Your Own, and Country Smallholding magazines, and she’s also the editor of The Organic Way magazine. She’s have been running courses and workshops since 2014 online and in person via greenrocketcourses.com. Here we catch up with Kim to chat about all things natural and her newest book Climate Change Garden.

Kim Stoddart is a gardening journalist and author with a strong background in social enterprise and ethical business. She writes regularly for a range of publications including the Guardian, The Express, Gardeners’ World magazine, The Telegraph, Grow Your Own, and Country Smallholding magazines, and she’s also the editor of The Organic Way magazine. She’s have been running courses and workshops since 2014 online and in person via greenrocketcourses.com. Here we catch up with Kim to chat about all things natural and her newest book Climate Change Garden.

Kim Stoddart is a gardening journalist and author with a strong background in social enterprise and ethical business. She writes regularly for a range of publications including the Guardian, The Express, Gardeners’ World magazine, The Telegraph, Grow Your Own, and Country Smallholding magazines, and she’s also the editor of The Organic Way magazine. She’s have been running courses and workshops since 2014 online and in person via greenrocketcourses.com. Here we catch up with Kim to chat about all things natural and her newest book Climate Change Garden.

Kim Stoddart is a gardening journalist and author with a strong background in social enterprise and ethical business. She writes regularly for a range of publications including the Guardian, The Express, Gardeners’ World magazine, The Telegraph, Grow Your Own, and Country Smallholding magazines, and she’s also the editor of The Organic Way magazine. She’s have been running courses and workshops since 2014 online and in person via greenrocketcourses.com. Here we catch up with Kim to chat about all things natural and her newest book Climate Change Garden.

Kim Stoddart is a gardening journalist and author with a strong background in social enterprise and ethical business. She writes regularly for a range of publications including the Guardian, The Express, Gardeners’ World magazine, The Telegraph, Grow Your Own, and Country Smallholding magazines, and she’s also the editor of The Organic Way magazine. She’s have been running courses and workshops since 2014 online and in person via greenrocketcourses.com. Here we catch up with Kim to chat about all things natural and her newest book Climate Change Garden.

This audio was a finalist in the 2023 CBAA National Awards category for "Excellence in Innovative Progamming and Content" This one hour wander through the farmers markets of the Shire recording our communities love for these iconic gathering spots that feed our souls and bring us closer to one another in every positive way possible. Happy 20th Birthday Byron Farmers Market. This one is for you! This project was made possible with assistance from the Community Broadcast Foundation cbf.org, BayFM Byron and the participants of Sista Radio. Royalty Free Music thanks to Purple Planet Music!

Ashleigh has spent a decade living and travelling in campervans across Australia and the US with her partner, Jared. Although she left behind the ideals and conveniences of suburban life, Ash wasn’t prepared to abandon wholesome and conscious cooking, even in their unconventional kitchens. In her first collection of more than 65 recipes for campervans, caravans and tiny homes, Ash shows it’s simple to cook delicious, seasonal and nourishing food when all you’ve got is a two-burner stove, a small fridge and an incredible, everchanging view. She joins us on Belly for some small talk. Yum.

This is the podcast from an 8 week CBF grant funded project to teach the students of class 8b at Redbank Plains State Highschool in Brisbane how to create their own podcast. Each week BayFMer's Rasela Torise and Lealah Shostak beamed online from the studios of BayFM in Byron into the classroom of 8b with the assistance of teacher Ines Louisa. The end result is this 24 minute class podcast titled - Culture. Big thanks to the entire class of 8b for providing us with the opportunity to share knowledge and technical skills, and for pushing beyond your comfort zones to create this very special body of work. So proud!

Liquidelic is a live performance art project spawned from the collaboration of three highly-skilled artists from different disciplines: Music, Visual Art and Dance. Liquidelic showcases the vibrant spark that occurs when these three complimentary mediums collide. A visually stunning analogue liquid light projection show cascades over choreographed dance pieces, with a soundtrack of hybrid live/produced original music. The result is a finely rehearsed multi-media performance in which three elements become a single piece.