NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 18/12/2024
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Garth Edwards, Co-creator of WhichWay Film Festival, talking about the 2024 Whichway Film Festival. The WhichWay Film Festival is a celebration of Indigenous storytelling and filmmaking. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Cairns Esplanade, the open-air event showcased a curated selection of short films and feature presentations that explore culture, identity, and the art of storytelling through the lens of Indigenous filmmakers. The day was set up with premiere screenings of Indigenous Films, Q&A sessions with filmmakers, cultural performances by Indigenous artists, fashion showcase featuring Local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Designers, arts and crafts exhibitions by Far North Queensland Indigenous Artisans and much more! Be sure to check them out and stay up to date with all their events for the New Year! WhichWay Film Festival
Dr. Graham Lauridsen, Veterinarian at Tropical Vets, talking about Vets warnings Queenslanders to protect pets against deadly disease this wet season. With the wet season fast approaching in Far North Queensland, veterinarians are urging dog owners to take proactive steps to protect their pets from leptospirosis, a dangerous and often deadly disease that becomes more prevalent during heavy rains. Leptospirosis is spread through water contaminated by the urine of infected wildlife or rodents, referred to as reservoir hosts. For dogs, a simple walk through a puddle or drinking from a creek can lead to exposure. The disease is particularly serious, with high fatality rates even with treatment. As cases are expected to rise during the rainy season, veterinarians are emphasising the need for preventative actions such as vaccination to keep pets safe. Global veterinary guidelines now classify protection against leptospirosis as essential in areas like Far North Queensland, where the disease is widespread. For more information and advice on protecting your dog from leptospirosis this season, contact your local vet.
Kimberly Jackson, of Spinifex Gum, talking about their latest tour to London to perform at the Barbican with the mass choirs. Part protest, part celebration, Spinifex Gum is a uniquely modern Australian song cycle featuring the award-winning all-female ensemble, Marliya – a Cairns-based ensemble of Aboriginal and Torres Strait teenage singers, conducted by Lyn Williams AM of Gondwana Choirs and choreographed by Deborah Brown. Their songs bring together the vibrant young voices through their compelling blend of harmony and protest singing in both English and Yindjibarndi, while trailblazing a new pop-choir genre and generating awareness of political and environmental activity taking place on this country. The work of Spinifex Gum addresses pervasive issues from the social disparity present in The Pilbara to deaths in custody, disproportionate incarceration, and land rights, with lyrics and song that have the power to disarm, inspire, and speak to us in a way that no individual voice can. They travelled to London in October to perform at the Barbican with the mass choirs. Congratulations, Ladies!
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