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Tackling Toads: MJ sits down with Jamie Love from Lockhart River Shire Council to discuss a creative solution to the cane toad problem - a toad-busting bounty!
With kids enthusiastically joining the effort, earning $1.50 per toad, it's not just about pest control, but also about fostering community engagement and environmental stewardship. Tune in to hear how this initiative is making a difference.
Join MJ as he talks with Andrew Laskary from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute about their recent trip to Thursday Island, Bamaga, Cape York, and Cairns.
Andrew shares the highlights of their Regional Education Program, designed in partnership with the Department of Education to bring science education to kids in regional Queensland.
Tune in for the adventures, challenges, and inspiring moments from their journey empowering young minds with scientific curiosity.
Exploring Depression & Antidepressants: MJ chats with Gerald Quigley, Pharmacist, Master Herbalist, and Black Star's wellness guru.
Gerald's joint qualifications give him a unique holistic view of health and he was become well known for his practical advice for both men and women across a variety of health topics.
Remember, for personalised guidance, always consult your Doctor or Pharmacist.
In this episode, MJ catches up with Gina Hogan, CEO of the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation. With its extensive reach across FNQLD, the Foundation is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join their Purple Power team. Listen in to learn about their latest initiatives and how you can contribute to making a positive impact in your community!
Welcome to today's podcast episode, where we shed light on the importance of Vitamin D with the insightful Gerald Quigley. Did you know that a staggering 17% of Queenslanders are deficient in this vital nutrient?
Join us as Gerald shares invaluable tips on how to boost your Vitamin D levels, not only through sun exposure but also from other crucial sources. Discover how Vitamin D impacts sleep, mood, bone density, brain health, and so much more.
Welcome to "Reef on the Radio," where we dive deep into the wonders and challenges facing the Great Barrier Reef.
MJ had the privledge of speaking with Dr. Roger Beeden, Chief Scientist at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
MJ welcomes Harley Mann, Artistic Director of THE DRY, a forthcoming show at the Cairns Performing Arts Centre.
Produced by Circa Cairns, this contemporary circus ensemble showcases THE DRY as the second installment in a series of captivating encounters between the body and Country. Drawing inspiration from regional Queensland's sun-soaked landscape, THE DRY embodies the raw spirit of the parched land and its vibrant people.
Join MJ and Gerald in this short chat on "Health Matters" as they talk about something super important: looking after yourself.
They break down why it's crucial to ask your doctor about cancer checks, especially if cancer runs in your family.
With easy-to-understand tips, they show you how speaking up for your health can make a big difference. Tune in for a friendly reminder that your well-being comes first!
MJ talks to Dr Allison Hempenstall and Nancy Lui-Gamia about how to protect yourself from common respiratory conditions that can arise with the annual cold and flu season.
Black Star welcomes your new voices of Lockhart River -
Tune into 107.7 FM locally for great music and the latest news and announcements direct from Greg Pascoe, Krystal Dean, and Simon Butcher.
Bob Pacey, the celebrated bush poet, captivates
audiences with his stirring performances and sharp wit. As the reigning Queensland EKKA Virtual Bush Poetry Champion, Bob evokes laughter and tears with his poetry about outback life.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan speaks with the Wujal Wujal Director of
Nursing, Vince Connellan about the efforts that the Torres and Cape Hospital
and Health Service, along with other allied Health Service providers are going
to, to ensure the health needs of those who have been temporally displaced are
met.
The community of Wujal Wujal was one of those devastated by the intense rain and flooding that followed after Cyclone Jasper crossed the Far North Queensland coast on the evening of the 13th of December 2023.
The entire community had to be evacuated by ADF helicopters because of the extensive damage to the community.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan yarns with Aunty Kathleen Walker, a respected Wujal Wujal elder about the night of the flooding and the evacuation of the community.
The Laura Campdraft and Rodeo is part of an action-packed weekend with something for all the family to enjoy. Ringers and stockmen compete with rodeo riders who travel great distances for a chance to take home some amazing prizes and trophies.
Conquer the Corrugations Mental Health Awareness Walk raises awareness of the ‘corrugations’ in life, support and remember those affected, and to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health. A not-for-profit event where the goal is to raise awareness and encourage people to come together as a community and to support one another.
Darren Danielson Drummer of Chocolate Starfish gearing up for the incredible 2023 'Savannah in the Round' a performance not to be missed!
GANGgajang yarns about his music history and working in the industry.
Keep an eye out for them at 'Savannah in the Round' 2023.
Gerald Quigley Talks to MJ about Aspirin Alert.
Quigley is a community Pharmacist, Master Herbalist, Media Health Commentor and Author.
He shares his concerns about the Low dose Aspirin, which maybe causing low iron deficiency also known as Anemia which is a problem of not having enough healthy red blood cells.
Katrina Fanning was a member of Australia’s inaugural Jillaroos
rugby league team, making 26 appearances over a 14-year career. Among many other achievements, she was manager of the Indigenous Women's All Stars team,Chairperson of the Australian Rugby League Indigenous Council, and currently
sits on the Board of the Canberra Raiders.
Gerald Quigley Talks to MJ about Vitamin D and the great benefits of Vit D.
Since 1976, Normanton Rodeo has been hosting an event on the Queen's Birthday Weekend in June. The event continues to grow each year, and celebrates its 47th Annual event in 2023. From humble beginnings, Normanton Rodeo now boasts 4 action packed days including Rodeo, Campdrafting, Gymkhana, Sprint Racing, Street Parade, QCWA Show and Live Entertainment each night.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Emmy Gallagher, the Secretary of the Normanton Rodeo Association about this year’s event.
MJ yarns with Samantha Martin the Bush Tukka Woman about her nomination of Businesswomen of the Year in the Indigenous Businesswoman of the year Category.
Samm Martin catches up with India Collins - Exhibition Manager for CIAF at the CIAF Program Launch
From the Heart is the campaign for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament to be enshrined in the Constitution. Kenny is also a Director at Reconciliation Australia, the Indigenous Engagement Lead for the From the Heart campaign. Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Kenny about the proposed Voice to Parliament, the benefits of a Voice, where the initiative came from and some of the arguments that have already been floated against a Voice.
Almost half (45%) Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, and one in five Australians aged 16 and up experience a mental illness in any year. It is much more difficult for people in remote and regional areas to access treatment, information, and learn of the available services. Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan speaks to Sigal Ramon from the South Cape York Catchments, who is the organiser about the Heart-Mind Wellness Big Day Out The Heart-Mind Wellness Big Day Out, Cape York, has been developed to connect people and communities in the region with the many mental health, well-being and other services, such as social and sporting groups, in a fun, positive and entertaining day. This FREE event will involve an indoor expo-styled day, which includes information booths, wellbeing workshops, art and gardening activity stations, good food, live music and much more. This event was made possible by the Australia Post community grant, and with local organizations and businesses’ contributions.
Returning in 2023, the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair's Fashion Performance will once again showcase the ingenious designs and styles of some of Queensland's most talented Indigenous designers. The annual Fashion Performance also features unique choreography and storytelling and provides a platform for Indigenous models to gain industry-standard experience. Black Star Radio’s Samantha Martin talks with Francoise Lane, the new Artistic Director for CIAF about her role and also putting out the call for First Nation models, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait for the CIAF Fashion Shows.
The Laura Quinkan Indigenous Dance Festival is a 3 day festival, celebrating culture and history. Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Fiona John, the Festival Director about the preparations for this year’s festival. Dance groups from communities across the Cape and the Torres Strait will gather outside of Laura to showcase their stories through dance, sharing history and uniting as one. The dance festival grounds occupy the site of a very old, traditional Bora ground. It’s a respected and sacred site. Here, people from different communities located across the Cape York Peninsula are welcomed to come together to celebrate with music, dance, singing and cultural performances.
It is also a major drawcard for visitors from across Australia and overseas who attend and camp over the 3 day’s of the Festival. https://lauraquinkanfestival.com.au/
With major flooding affecting Gulf communities, Black Star’s breakfast announcer Michael J Bailey catches up with Sai Matainavora, who is the Black Star staff member and announcer located in Doomadgee about the current situation.
Almost half (45%) Australians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, and one in five Australians aged 16 and up experience a mental illness in any year. It is much more difficult for people in remote and regional areas to access treatment, information, and learn of the available services. Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan speaks to Sigal Ramon from the South Cape York Catchments, who is the organiser about the Heart-Mind Wellness Big Day Out The Heart-Mind Wellness Big Day Out, Cape York, has been developed to connect people and communities in the region with the many mental health, well-being and other services, such as social and sporting groups, in a fun, positive and entertaining day.
Robbie Katter earlier this week released a statement regarding the current flooding in the Gulf and the poor response so far from the State Government regarding flood relief. Black Star’s Michael J Bailey catches up with Robbie live on air this morning.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan speaks with Dr Allison Hempenstall, from the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, about Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). Health authorities are encouraging all Cape York residents involved in pig-hunting to take advantage of the free vaccination program for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). JEV was transmitted to humans through the bite of a mosquito that had bitten an infectious animal, usually pigs or water birds. She said there was heightened awareness of JEV on Cape York following the detection of the virus in some feral pigs in an area north of the Skardon River in June, and a further detection in pigs in the Mapoon area in September.
Residents of the Torres Strait, Cape York and Northern Peninsula Areas are being reminded of the need to be aware of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Public Health Medical Officer Dr Allison Hempenstall said. “We have already had our first case of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and our first case of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) so far this year within our health service region. Acute rheumatic fever is a disease caused by the Streptococcus A bacteria group (strep) and causes throat and skin infections which lead to inflammation in the joints, brain, and heart.
If left untreated, it can progress into rheumatic heart disease. Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks to Dr. Alison Hempenstall and Indigenous Health Worker Alicia Hansen about the seriousness of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease within the Cape Communities and the steps parents of young children can do to protect them.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Dr. Frank Grainers about a new four-chair supported renal hemodialysis unit will be established at Kowanyama next year. Construction for the new Kowanyama unit will start mid-next year after the wet season and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service is developing a model of care that will allow dialysis services at Kowanyama to be delivered with the support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners with advanced training in kidney health. There are also plans to begin training and support of other health practitioners for all of the health service’s remote dialysis services and other specialist services.
Blacks Star Radio’s Mark Hogan yarns with Dr. Shaun Francis from the Royal Flying Doctor Service Qld about a great Christmas gift idea, the RFDS Rescue Swag. In fact this makes a great gift or purchase at any time of the year. The Rescue Swag first aid kits are waterproof, dustproof and include everything you need to treat injuries and burns: Built for exploring in the Aussie bush, the Adventurer Rescue Swag is top notch and well equipped to keep you safe. Waterproof and dustproof outer Equipped with three modules: minor accidents, snake bites and burns, and major injuries Lightweight (1.6kg) and compact Additional space to customise with personal medications For more information, contact https://www.rescueswag.com.au/
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan speaks with Dr Allison Hempenstall, from the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, about Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). Health authorities are encouraging all Cape York residents involved in pig-hunting to take advantage of the free vaccination program for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV). JEV was transmitted to humans through the bite of a mosquito that had bitten an infectious animal, usually pigs or water birds. She said there was heightened awareness of JEV on Cape York following the detection of the virus in some feral pigs in an area north of the Skardon River in June, and a further detection in pigs in the Mapoon area in September.
Black Star Radio Mark Hogan talks with Senior Sargent Chris Flegg about being prepared for storms and cyclones this cyclone season. Natural disasters happen in Queensland more than any other state. Understand your risk of being impacted by extreme weather and how to get ready. If you have lived in Queensland all your life, have recently moved here or just landed for your holidays, it’s important to understand and keep reassessing your disaster risk, which varies depending on where you are in Queensland and your personal circumstances.
Ngamumu (For Mothers) and Minjil will be presenting the first ever, First Nations Children’s Festival. Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Lia Pa’apa’a about this event. It’s a celebration of shared knowledge across the ages with workshops and activities lead by First Nations artists, knowledge keepers and elders. There will also be a Yidinji Naming ceremony and a Welcoming our Children to Country Ceremony for all children up to 8 years of age. The First Nations Children’s Festival is on Saturday the 12th of November at the Seville Mercy Conference Centre Bauhinia Avenue, Earlville
Normally it’s the announcers who are doing the interviews. This time around the tables are turned, it is members of the Cooktown State School Student Council who is asking the questions for Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan to answer. This is all part of the Career Expo that the school is hosting in Cooktown. #cooktownss #cooktownstateschool #cooktowncareerexpo
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan has a yarn with the Cooktown State Schools Deputy Principal Duncan Inglis about the Career Expo that is being held in Cooktown. Students from around the entire district are expected to attend and be able to meet up with business, both private and Government, as well as further study options, as they look to plan their future careers. Black Star Radio is one of the many proud sponsors of the event. #cooktownss #cooktownstateschool
Recently, Apunipima Cape York Health Care Council experienced a cyber-security attack on their computer information systems. To help support the communities, Apunipima and the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service have invited IDCARE to visit to the Cape York communities. IDCARE are a cyber security charity who can provide the best advice on what you can do to protect your personal information. Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks to the ID Care Managing Director, David Lacey about the mobile clinics happening in Kowanyama, Pormpuraaw, Coen, Aurukun, Napranum, Mapoon, Lockhart River, Laura, Hope Vale and Wujal Wujal.
Savannah in the Round, this three-day festival had an impressive line-up of emerging and established musical talents from country to rock and indie, there was something for every-one. The line-up included Brad Paisley, Mackenzie Porter, Vanessa Amorosi, Jon Stevens, Black Sorrows, Tex Perkins and many other well-known as well as local home grown acts. Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan chats to some of the artists who appeared at Savannah in the Round 2022
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan chats with Aurelle Brunjes about her stage performance at the Savanna In The Round this coming weekend. Aurelle is a singer-songwriter from Dimbulah in Far North Queensland. Aurelle is well known around the Atherton Tablelands. Her performance style has been described as engaging and honest, building rapport and empathy with her audience through her imagery and songs She draws her inspiration from the picturesque landscape of the outback and world around her. Aurelle's songs are whimsical as she weaves stories and wild imaginings into her lyrics. Aurelle’s debut single “Magpie” was released in 2021 and has been described as an “ode” to the notorious bird. “Rain Song” is Aurelle’s second song release earlier this year. A song depicting the land in the savannah country around Dimbulah before the monsoon. Featuring a special collaboration with indigenous artist, David Hudson on didgeridoo. Aurelle’s next release will be “Stumbling”, due out on the 10th of October.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Aussie Country Superstar, Adam Brand about appearing at the 2022 Savannah In The Round and about his musical past. Adam released his debut album in 1997. He has since released numerous studio albums and has won 12 Country Music Awards of Australia. A massive concert draw he has played to millions of Australians and is one of this country’s top draw cards whether it’s solo or headlining a festival, armed with a huge catalogue of songs like “Dirt Track Cowboys”, “The Anzac”, “It’s Gonna Be OK”, though to his new song “All Or Nothing”.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan chats with Vicki Thorn from The Waifs.
The Waifs are appearing on the Main Stage of Savannah In The Round on Saturday the 1st of October with what promises to be an amazing show.
The Waifs formed in Western Australia, as a folk-rock band. The Simpson sisters, Donna and Vikki (now Vikki Thorn) met up with Josh Cunningham during a ten-minute jam session. Since that moment, their career has spanned 30 years, multiple ARIA Awards, platinum albums and successful tours across the world
Chats to country music star Gina Jeffreys. Gina and her good friend Tania Kernaghan are appearing live on stage at the Savannah in the Round music festival in Mareeba with their Girls Night Out tour. Ginna Jeffreys and Tania Kernaghan between them have multiple Platinum records, Golden Guitar Awards and a swag of number hit songs between them.
Serious talk by Sen. Sgt. Warren Flegg, who is the Officer in Charge of the Weipa Police Station about road safety through the school holidays, tips for safe driving on the Cape, especially with the rising road toll on the Cape. Crashes create huge ripple effects across small communities, not only does it affect first responders, who in most instances know the person or people involved, it affects the injured or deceased person’s family, friends, and work colleagues
Talks with ICAN Director Daphne Naden about the ACBF/Youpla Funeral Benefits Program. The Program is an important interim step along the road to provide financial assistance for funerals and Sorry Business to families left without funeral insurance due to the collapse of Youpla (formerly known as the Aboriginal Community Benefit Fund).
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks to Professor Liz Reymond about at home Palliative Care. Professor Liz Reymond is a Specialist Palliative Care Doctor and the Project Director for the caring@home Palliative Care Clinic Box. Palliative care is about easing suffering and improving quality of life for people with serious, complex, and often terminal illnesses.
Since Midnight Oil’s new album Resist debuted at #1 early this year, the legendary Australian band has toured around Australia, North America, and then Europe, on their last concert tour. The final leg of this epic includes a gig in Cairns, featuring a special guests – Busby Marou, to make up for various climate and Covid disruptions earlier this year. Midnight Oil guitarist/keyboardist, Jim Moginie talks with Black Star’s Mark Hogan about the show.
Women’s Health Week will be celebrated on Thursday Island and the Northern Peninsula Area with a host of activities and information sessions from 5-9 September. Louise Foley from the Bamaga Hospital about what is planned for the NPA. “At Seisia, the health service will be showcasing local women’s arts and crafts and provide a safe space where women can yarn with health professionals and ask questions regarding their health care.
A new infestation of yellow crazy ants has been detected by the Wet Tropics Management Authority near Gordonvale. Officers from the Authority detected the infestation in rugged country within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area while they were carrying out routine surveillance last month as part of the Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program.
Yarning with Lydia Miller about the Deadly Women’s Workshops. The ‘Deadly Women’s Development and Leadership Program‘ wants you to join us in 2022 where you can learn new skills, develop your knowledge, grow your confidence, and receive recognition of your achievements.
~ YARNING ABOUT DONATION! ~ EPS 4
For our families and our communities, we all want what’s best for our families and our communities. It’s time we had a yarn about organ and tissue donation, because each and every one of us can play a role in making sure our communities are stronger and healthier in the future.
~ YARNING ABOUT DONATION! ~ EPS 3
For our families and our communities We all want what’s best for our families and our communities. It’s time we had a yarn about organ and tissue donation, because each and every one of us can play a role in making sure our communities are stronger and healthier in the future.
~ YARNING ABOUT DONATION! ~ EPS 2
For our families and our communities
We all want what’s best for our families and our communities.
It’s time we had a yarn about organ and tissue donation, because each and every one of us can play a role in making sure our communities are stronger and healthier in the future.
~ YARNING ABOUT DONATION! ~ EPS 1
For our families and our communities
We all want what’s best for our families and our communities.
It’s time we had a yarn about organ and tissue donation, because each and every one of us can play a role in making sure our communities are stronger and healthier in the future.
~ YARNING ABOUT DONATION! ~ for our families and our communities, we all want what’s best for our families and our communities. It’s time we had a yarn about organ and tissue donation, because each and every one of us can play a role in making sure our communities are stronger and healthier in the future.
David Bindi Hudson, well-known and loved cultural leader and global ambassador for Indigenous Australia. David is the ultimate storyteller, singer-songwriter, dancer, visual artist and actor and the performance is brought to life through storytelling, songs, and extraordinary visual design
Jack Wilkie-Jans, The Marketing and Communications Manager of the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, looking back at CIAF 2022 and reflecting on the event and all that went into it and made it such a success.
The first in the 13-year history, all category of winners are women.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Mayor Keri Tamwoy about the Aurukun Photo competition and NAIDOC Week.
Keri Tamwoy follows proudly in the footsteps of her late mother Alison Woolla, a dynamic reform leader and first female to serve as Mayor of Aurukun from 1983 to 1985 and 1991 to 1994.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Sonia Richardson from Kuranda College about NAIDOC
Violet is the Community Development Officer for Mornington Shire Council in the Gulf of Carpenteria, with a strong interest in empowering local community capacity for self determination.
Interview between Gabe Waterman and Mark Hogan about the upcoming exhibitions and events that are happening and the Art Centre's involvement and preparation for CIAF - Cairns Indigenous Arts Centre, as well as an exhibition in Darwin.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Jack Wilkie-Jans about The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair 2022. Jack Wilkie-Jans is a writer, contemporary Indigenous artist and aboriginal affairs advocate from Cape York Peninsula.
Interview between Mark Hogan and James Saunders about the upcoming Indigenous Content Creators Meetup 2022.
James Saunders is a Gunditjmara and Wiradjuri man.
Kenny is a Traditional Owner from the Meuram Clan of Erub in the Torres Strait Islands. During the past two decades he has been integral in developing traditional and commercial fisheries and held many community-based roles.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Steve Renouf, Australian Digital Health Agency Consumer Advocate, Rugby league legend, digital health expert and proud Gunggari and Gubbi Gubbi man, Steve Renouf, is a key spokesperson for the Australian Digital Health Agency.
They discuss the Flu shot and Digital Health.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Steve Renouf, Australian Digital Health Agency Consumer Advocate, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Champion and Co-Chair of the Agency’s Reconciliation Working Group and national Medicines Safety Program.
Mark Hogan had the opportunity to chat to Bernard Namok (Jnr) about the Torres Strait Island 30th year Flag Anniversary.
Mark Hogan Interviews Police Liaisons Officers, Tony Bani and Joe Banu about National Reconciliation week, 30 years of the Torres strait Flag and 30 years of Mabo Case.
Mark Hogan Interviews Karen Mundine, CEO of Reconciliation Australia. They discuss Reconciliation week and the importance of it.
Part 2 - Mark Hogan visited the Heart of Australia truck in Cairns parked at the Cairns Show Grounds. Heart of Australia is the first mobile medical program delivering specialist services to regional and remote communities in Queensland.
Part 1 - Mark Hogan visited the Heart of Australia truck in Cairns parked at the Cairns Show Grounds. Heart of Australia is the first mobile medical program delivering specialist services to regional and remote communities in Queensland.
Mark Hogan interviews Lara Watson who is a Birri Gubba woman from Central West Queensland and the Indigenous Officer with the ACTU. She has been involved with the Trade Union movement for almost 15 years.
Interview with Tony Bani about 'The Return to Country (R2C) Program' which is a partnership between the Queensland Police Service & the Department of Transport and Main Roads to assist people who become stranded and homeless in Cairns and who are also from Cape and Torres Strait Island communities.
Interview with Mark Hogan and Senior Sergeant Warren Flegg, Officer in Charge of Weipa Police Station. They discuss Road safety, Boating Safety and ways that you can stay safe and ensure you are keeping your family and community safe.
Mark Hogan Interviews Fiona Wirrer-George who has recently received her PhD in Philosophy. Fiona is a Cape York woman descending from the Mbaiwum/Trotj and Alngith/Liningithi Wikway Nations of Western Cape York.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Lesley Mallard from the Royal Flying Doctors Service, The Australian Government announces Flying Doctor 10 year partnership.
Mark Hogan interviews Jessie Williams, The Senior Program Officer for the indigenous Youth Leadership Program.
Jessie explains the program, the importance of it and how it impacts the community as well as how to apply to be a part of the program.
A great interview between Mark Hogan and Raelea Connolly, Manager of the Yarrabah Aboriginal Corporation for Women. They discuss the Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Yarrabah Aboriginal Corporation for Women.
Local Cooktown Ella Hartwig is releasing a new single on the 8th April . This comes with more exciting news… of her debut East Coast Tour!
Mark Hogan interviews Davinder Hart, author of new book, The Spirit of Sound. Hearing Australia launched the Spirit of Sound children’s book to support First Nationals Children’s hearing health.
A very informative interview between Mark Hogan and Craig Crawford, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships.
Mark Hogan interviews Gayle De La Cruze, Project Manager of the Gulf Academy.
The Gulf Academy is a project in the making to further education in the community.
Interview with Gillian and Carmen from ICAN about the collapse of the Aboriginal community funeral fundNew Paragraph
Melody Lee Hayden is a singer-songwriter from Malanda Far North Queensland. Born in Newcastle NSW, she studied piano, guitar and musical theory and modern, classical and tap dancing, before starting her career as a singer, dancer and model in Sydney.
Interview between Mark Hogan and Lulkbudia Mclean about the Aboriginal-led survey to better understand the mental health of young Aboriginal LGBTQA+ people.
Don't miss out on this interview with Ella Hartwig and Mark Hogan
Ella is a young singer/song-writer from Far North Queensland (Cooktown), currently living up in the Torres Straight Islands.
John Paul Janke is Wuthathi from Cape York and from Murray Island in the Torres Strait. A passionate advocate for celebrating the rich history and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, he is the Canberra based co-chair of the National NAIDOC Committee, Deputy Chair of the National Museum of Australia’s Indigenous Reference Group and has previously sat on the Diversity Council of Australia’s Expert Advisory Panel.
Mark Hogan interviews a great Local Talent - the amazing singer songwriter, Yasmin Morris from Cooktown Yazmindi Music.
Her new song release 'Avocado Latte'. “A love song for Far North Queensland which she wrote while working at a café in Melbourne, homesick!
Interview with PJ Nandy, a local Wujul Wujul Singer/Songwriter.
He's been singing since he was 15 and grew up listening to Troy Cassar Daley and Keith Urban. The music genre is Afro/dancehall, reggae, country, trap and RnB.
Mark Hogan interviews the coordinator of the QLD Youth Parliament, Daniel Patava.
The YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament (QYP) is a unique opportunity for young people to create real change in Queensland.
