NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 26/08/2025
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Lauren Miller, Royal Life Saving Society Australia Senior Research and Policy Officer, talking about how the Tragic Surge in Drowning Deaths has Prompted an Urgent Call for Action Ahead of Summer. Australia has recorded the highest number of drowning deaths since records began, prompting urgent warnings from Royal Life Saving Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia. The National Drowning Report 2025, published by Royal Life Saving Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia, reveals 357 drowning deaths in the past year, which was 27% higher than the 10-year average. You can find out more via the link below!
Michaella Harrison, Qld Music Trails Community & First Nations Engagement Manager, talking about Dream Aloud 2025. Dream Aloud Festival returns to Gimuy (Cairns) this October as the flagship celebration of Queensland Music Trails: The Tropics, bringing a vibrant fusion of First Nations music, culture, and creativity to Munro Martin Parklands. After an unforgettable debut, Dream Aloud 2025 is bigger, bolder, and bursting with fresh energy. On Saturday 18 October, the Parklands will come alive with a trailblazing, all-First Nations lineup featuring Budjerah, Kaiit, South Summit, DENNI, 3%, Dubbzone, Kaweyova, and Normey Jay, hosted by the ever-charismatic Zipporah. Kicking off with a powerful Welcome to Country led by Carl Fourmile and Minjil, Traditional Owners of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Peoples, Dream Aloud is a celebration grounded in culture, connection, and community. You can find out morre via the link below!
https://qldmusictrails.com/events/dream-aloud/…
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