NATIONAL TALK BLACK – 27/09/2024
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have:
Ashleigh and Taylah Ung, of Spinifex Gum , talking about their upcoming 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. Now they take on the Barbican in London on the 6th of October. More information below. Congratulations, ladies and Good Luck!
Dr Martine Perkins, Senior Veterinarian & Owner of Killara Veterinary Hospital, talking about vets raising the alarm on tick paralysis as peak season hits Australia. As Australia enters the peak of its paralysis tick season, the risk to pets has never been higher. Despite the majority (81%) of Australians recognising that a single tick bite can lead to paralysis or even death in dogs and cats, the number of cases continues to climb across the country. The paralysis tick, Ixodes holocyclus, which is unique to Australia’s eastern seaboard, poses a significant threat as the single most dangerous parasite for pets, capable of causing paralysis and even death. Australia’s peak paralysis tick season runs from August to March, and is a critical period when these dangerous parasites are most abundant. With cases climbing, leading veterinarians are urging pet owners to act now; emphasising that prevention is key to safeguarding the lives of their beloved pets. Long-lasting, modern prevention products, such as BRAVECTO®, have not only significantly reduced the risk for pets, but has significantly reduced the number of tick paralysis cases veterinarians see coming into their hospitals. For more information, visit the link below!
Rowena Bullio, Cairns Local, talking about tackling the growing crime rate. After having her car stolen, like many others, Rowena was left feeling frustrated and helpless. Now she wants to come together to help each other with solutions for the community.
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