NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 08/04/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Senator Malarndirri McCarthy – Northern Territory, Minister for Indigenous Australians, talking about supporting climate resilience in the Torres Strait. The Albanese Labor Government is investing $77.4 million to boost climate resilience and
upgrade essential services in remote communities across the Torres Strait. They are investing $36.2 million over five years to help fund Stage 3 of the Torres Strait Seawalls Program which will provide additional engineering and seawall structures on five islands: Poruma, Iama, Masig, Warraber and Badu. They are also supporting Stage 7 of the Torres Strait Major Infrastructure Program, with an investment of $41.2 million over five years for the construction and upgrading of infrastructure relating to wastewater, solid waste management and potable water supply in remote communities. The seawalls and associated upgrades will increase protection for vulnerable Torres Strait Islander communities and infrastructure exposed to climate-related flooding and erosion. The works will support local jobs during the construction phase of the projects. The $77.4 million investment is a decision of government reflected in the 2025-26 Budget. The Torres Strait Major Infrastructure Program and Torres Strait Seawalls Program both contribute to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, including Outcome 8 – stronger economic participation and development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities, and Outcome 15 – First Nations people to maintain a distinctive cultural, spiritual, physical and economic relationship with their land and waters. The investment will be administered by the @torresstraitregional (TSRA) in partnership with Torres Strait local governments and the Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC). It is subject to Queensland agreeing to jointly invest in this important work.
Rosemary O’Hagan, Save Victoria Park Advocacy Group, talking about Saving Victoria Park / Barrambin after talks of building the 2032 Olympic Stadium through it. Save Victoria Park Inc. is a community-driven action group dedicated to protecting Victoria Park / Barrambin in Brisbane. The action group originally formed in January 2020 under the name Victoria Park / Barrambin Residents Action Group (VPBRAG) in response to the council’s plan to re-develop the park. Known as “Barrambin,” the area of Victoria Park, holds significant cultural importance for First Nations people, the Turrbal and Yuggenra peoples, the traditional custodians of the land. The name ‘Barrambin’ translates to ‘windy place.’ Victoria Park / Barrambin is Brisbane’s largest inner-city green space. Proposals to build an Olympic stadium in this location are highly impractical, short-sighted and just don’t ‘make sense’ due to reasons such as: Unsuitable Topography, Would Violate Host Location Requirements (OCOG), Existing Traffic Gridlock, Inadequate Public Transport, Irreplaceable Loss of Green Space, Impact on Queensland’s Largest Hospital, No Bars or Dining Options Nearby, The Green Spaces That Are Essential for Cooling Cities, Impact on Ecosystem & Wildlife and the Impact on a Culturally Significant Site. If you would like to find out more and donate to fund the legal fight, click the link below!
https://www.savevictoriapark.com
Darrel Smith and Alf Newman, Moree cricketers named in Australian Aboriginal squad, talking about being selected for a landmark over-50s Aboriginal team. Moree cricketers Alf Newman and Darrel Smith have been selected for a landmark over-50s Aboriginal team to play in a tri-series against Australia and New Zealand in April. The limited-over series, at Harrup Park in Mackay, Queensland from April 10-17, will showcase the Australian over-55s team, New Zealand over-55s team and the debut appearance of the Australian Aboriginal 0ver-50s team. Darrel Smith has been named vice-captain, with Lidcombe Public School principal, Matt Lewis, skippering the team. The tournament marks a significant milestone in the evolution of veterans’ cricket. By featuring over-55s teams and the first-ever Australian Aboriginal over-50s side, the tournament paves the way for expanded participation and fosters an inclusive cricketing environment. Good luck, Darrel and Alf! You can find out more and the full Aboriginal squad via the link below!
https://moreeonlinenews.com.au/…/moree-cricketers-alf…
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