On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Julienne McKay, Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival Co-founder and Organiser, talking about the 2nd Annual Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival. The Shoalhaven First Nations Film Festival celebrates the creativity and diversity of First Nations filmmakers from across Australia and from our…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Kim Hetherington, Construction Skills Queensland – CSQ Workforce Capability Director, talking about the Urgent $60M workforce push announced as Queensland construction faces record growth. Queensland’s construction industry is heading into a decade of rapid growth; however, workforce demand is expected to…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Todays National Talkblack is brought to you by Bala Matty – Special Guests Live today from Babinda for Madjandji Aboriginal Corporation 2025 NAIDOC Celebrations. Bala Matty yarns with guests and organisations from around the event about todays celebrations. He also asks…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Alan Blackshaw, Gambling Help Queensland Community Educator, talking about Gambling Help. Gambling Help is funded by the Queensland Government to provide free services to members of the community who may be impacted by gambling harm. The harm from gambling extends to…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Toni Janke, BIGSOUND Goolwal Goolwal Advisory Group Chair and Musician, talking about BIGSOUND’s 2025 Goolwal Goolwal Program. Translated from the traditional Yuggera language, “Goolwal Goolwal” means “Big Sound” – as such, this deadly program of events and cultural experiences has become…
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…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Dr. Vicki Couzens, RMIT University Research Fellow, College of Design and Social Context, and Vice-President, RMIT University, Yoonggama Ma Nga Lead, talking about the launch of New First Nations-led study and research academy. Yoonggama Ma Nga will today launch at RMIT…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Soozie Gillies, Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program Coordinator, talking about We Breathe: powerful TV campaign launches to tackle indigenous smoking. A public health campaign designed to challenge the tobacco and nicotine industry’s grip on communities, We Breathe, Tackling Indigenous Smoking, has launched…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Commissioner Anne Hollonds, Australian Human Rights Commission National Children’s Commissioner, talking about the Commissioners urging the NT Government to reconsider new child justice laws. Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner are backing calls from…
On todays National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service we have: Peter Yagmoor, Queensland Parliament First Peoples Liaison Officer, talking about the 2025 Junior Indigenous Youth Parliament in Cairns. This hands-on parliamentary experience is an exciting opportunity for Year 5 and 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to learn more about…
