NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 16/01/2026

On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:

JZ Hill and Lucas McConnell, Queensland U14 Softball Nationals, talking about being selected for Queensland U14 softball Nationals. Waanyi/Kalkadoon man JZ Hill and his cousin Lucas McConnell, both 13 years old, have been selected for the Queensland Under 14 boys softball team and will soon represent the state at the National Championships in the Australian Capital Territory. Their families are now fundraising to cover the costs associated with the trip, including car hire and fuel for the return journey from Brisbane to Canberra, a cabin to house both families for eight days and food expenses throughout the tournament. Congratulations, JZ and Lucas! If you’d like to help fundraise, you can do so via Kylie Hill page!

Bijang Slabb, Project Artist and Cultural Advisor, talking about ‘The Wiiyaan’ brings Bundjalung creation story to Tweed Regional Museum. The creation story tells of three brothers who arrived by canoe with their families before splitting up and travelling north, south and west. The exhibition is led by Gudjingburra Bundjalung men Kyle Slabb and Bijang Slabb, who worked as artists and cultural advisors on the project. The Wiiyaan runs until 18 July 2026 at Tweed Regional Museum. You can find out more via the link below!

https://museum.tweed.nsw.gov.au/…/exhibitions/the-wiiyaan

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