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Coming up at 11am on this week’s best of National Talk Black we have:

Aunty Glendra Stubbs OAM, Elder in Residence at the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research and Knowmore Legal Service, talking about Australian Human Rights Commission Human rights champions recognised for improving lives across Australia. Twenty remarkable Australians and organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Australian Human Rights Awards for their outstanding work promoting dignity, fairness and opportunity for people across Australia. The finalists are recognised across 5 award categories – Law, Community, Media and Creative Industries, Young People and the prestigious Australian Human Rights Medal, which has been running since the Awards began in 1987. Aunty Glendra has been nominated for the Human Rights Medal Award, Recognised for almost 50 years of advocacy and direct support for Stolen Generations survivors, First Peoples children and survivors of institutional abuse. You can find out more via the link below!humanrights.gov.au/…/awar…/2026/welcome-merchantMatilda Slater-Phillips, Justice and Equity Centre Research Lawyer and Bridget Cama, UNSW Law & Justice Associate, talking about Australian Human Rights Commission Human rights champions recognised for improving lives across Australia. Twenty remarkable Australians and organisations have been named finalists in the 2026 Australian Human Rights Awards for their outstanding work promoting dignity, fairness and opportunity for people across Australia. The finalists are recognised across 5 award categories – Law, Community, Media and Creative Industries, Young People and the prestigious Australian Human Rights Medal, which has been running since the Awards began in 1987. Towards Truth have been nominated for the Law Award, Recognised for making a significant contribution to truth-telling and public understanding of Australia’s history. You can find out more via the link below!humanrights.gov.au/…/awards…/2026/towards-truthDr. Bronwyn Raykos, WA Country Health Service Clinical Psychologist and Project Lead, talking about Australia’s first culturally grounded eating disorder screening tool launched in the Kimberley. Developed by WA Country Health Service, Feelings about my body and eating aims to support culturally safe early identification and timely referral for Aboriginal young people aged 12-24 years, improving access to culturally safe care. On Thursday the state government announced the launch, and said the screening tool has been "guided by Aboriginal health professionals, youth services, clinicians, and cultural advisors and has been developed with extensive community consultation to ensure it meets cultural and healthcare needs". You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: The eating disorder tool team. Image: WACHS)www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/…/Australian…Cr. Danny Chapman, NSW Aboriginal Land Council Councillor for the South Coast Region, talking about "Dangerous Combination": NSW Government Abandons Cultural Fishing Protections while Expanding Enforcement Powers. The NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) has condemned the NSW Government's decision to abandon its proposed Aboriginal Cultural Fishing Regulation and refuse to commence section 21AA of the Fisheries Management Act 1994, while seeking sweeping new enforcement powers for Fisheries Officers. NSWALC is calling on the Premier and Minister for Agriculture to reverse the decision, immediately commence section 21AA, consult Aboriginal communities before the Enforcement Bill progresses and develop any supporting framework through an Aboriginal-led process. Section 21AA was passed by the NSW Parliament in 2009 to recognise and protect Aboriginal cultural fishing. You can find out more via the link below! (Photo Credit: NSW Aboriginal Land Council)alc.org.au/…/nsw-government-abandons-cultural…/Phil Ahmat, Mura Connect CEO and Co-Founder, talking about Indigenous Business Month celebrates business success in Queensland. Indigenous Business Month (October) showcases, highlights and celebrates Indigenous business excellence. MuraConnect was established to drive social benefit through good business practice. Founders Phil Ahmat, Anthony Singh and Ash Kumar came together over their collective passion to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whilst changing the perceptions of what can be achieved by an Indigenous business. Indigenous Business Month is celebrated from 1 to 31 October with events being hosted across Queensland. To register for Indigenous Business Month events and access resources, visit the link below! www.dwatsipm.qld.gov.au/ibm www.muraconnect.com.au/Have something happening in your community, and you want to talk about it, give us a call on 1800 422 416. Or Give us a text on 0457 140 550!We would also like to thank the Community Broadcasting Foundation and National Indigenous Australians Agency for their support here at BBM 98.7FM.Make sure to tune into National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service every Monday-Friday from 11am-12pm (QLD Time). … See MoreSee Less

Don't forget about the Rugby League at the Mossman Showgrounds!

Join us on TODAY (Saturday 17 October 2026) and enjoy:4:00pm – Welcome to Bubu5:00pm – Masters Game: Mossman vs Mareeba5:30pm – Kubirri Manjal Dancers + Ceremony6:00pm – Main Game: Eastern Yalanji vs ItalyJabalbina Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation is proud to present this event in partnership with the Mossman Port Douglas Senior Sharks bringing together rugby league, culture and community for a fantastic evening at the Mossman Showgrounds!📍 Mossman Showgrounds 📅 Saturday, 17 October 2026 🕓 From 4:00pm … See MoreSee Less