Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast

Japanese encephalitis virus in Cape York

Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan speaks with Dr Allison Hempenstall, from the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, about Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
Health authorities are encouraging all Cape York residents involved in pig-hunting to take advantage of the free vaccination program for Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV).
JEV was transmitted to humans through the bite of a mosquito that had bitten an infectious animal, usually pigs or water birds. She said there was heightened awareness of JEV on Cape York following the detection of the virus in some feral pigs in an area north of the Skardon River in June, and a further detection in pigs in the Mapoon area in September. No human cases have occurred.
Around 99 per cent of people infected with JEV had no symptoms or mild symptoms. Those who develop symptoms may experience a fever and headache, abdominal pain and vomiting in children. After a person is bitten by an infected mosquito, it usually takes five to 15 days for the first symptoms to appear.
JEV does not spread directly between people and there is no risk of JEV from consuming pork or pork products.

Warren Flegg Get Ready

Black Star Radio Mark Hogan talks with Senior Sargent Chris Flegg about being prepared for storms and cyclones this cyclone season.
Natural disasters happen in Queensland more than any other state. Understand your risk of being impacted by extreme weather and how to get ready.
If you have lived in Queensland all your life, have recently moved here or just landed for your holidays, it’s important to understand and keep reassessing your disaster risk, which varies depending on where you are in Queensland and your personal circumstances.

First Nations Children’s Festival

Ngamumu (For Mothers) and Minjil will be presenting the first ever, First Nations Children’s Festival.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Lia Pa’apa’a about this event.
It’s a celebration of shared knowledge across the ages with workshops and activities lead by First Nations artists, knowledge keepers and elders.
There will also be a Yidinji Naming ceremony and a Welcoming our Children to Country Ceremony for all children up to 8 years of age.
The First Nations Children’s Festival is on Saturday the 12th of November at the Seville Mercy Conference Centre Bauhinia Avenue, Earlville

Cooktown Students

Normally it’s the announcers who are doing the interviews. This time around the tables are turned, it is members of the Cooktown State School Student Council who is asking the questions for Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan to answer. This is all part of the Career Expo that the school is hosting in Cooktown.
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Duncan Inglis

Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan has a yarn with the Cooktown State Schools Deputy Principal Duncan Inglis about the Career Expo that is being held in Cooktown. Students from around the entire district are expected to attend and be able to meet up with business, both private and Government, as well as further study options, as they look to plan their future careers. Black Star Radio is one of the many proud sponsors of the event.
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ID Care

Recently, Apunipima Cape York Health Care Council experienced a cyber-security attack on their computer information systems.
To help support the communities, Apunipima and the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service have invited IDCARE to visit to the Cape York communities.
IDCARE are a cyber security charity who can provide the best advice on what you can do to protect your personal information.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks to the ID Care Managing Director, David Lacey about the mobile clinics happening in Kowanyama, Pormpuraaw, Coen, Aurukun, Napranum, Mapoon, Lockhart River, Laura, Hope Vale and Wujal Wujal.

Savannah 2022

Savannah in the Round, this three-day festival had an impressive line-up of emerging and established musical talents from country to rock and indie, there was something for every-one. The line-up included Brad Paisley, Mackenzie Porter, Vanessa Amorosi, Jon Stevens, Black Sorrows, Tex Perkins and many other well-known as well as local home grown acts. Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan chats to some of the artists who appeared at Savannah in the Round 2022

Aurelle Brunjes

Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan chats with Aurelle Brunjes about her stage performance at the Savanna In The Round this coming weekend.
Aurelle is a singer-songwriter from Dimbulah in Far North Queensland.
Aurelle is well known around the Atherton Tablelands. Her performance style has been described as engaging and honest, building rapport and empathy with her audience through her imagery and songs
She draws her inspiration from the picturesque landscape of the outback and world around her. Aurelle's songs are whimsical as she weaves stories and wild imaginings into her lyrics.
Aurelle’s debut single “Magpie” was released in 2021 and has been described as an “ode” to the notorious bird.
“Rain Song” is Aurelle’s second song release earlier this year. A song depicting the land in the savannah country around Dimbulah before the monsoon. Featuring a special collaboration with indigenous artist, David Hudson on didgeridoo.
Aurelle’s next release will be “Stumbling”, due out on the 10th of October.

Adam Brand

Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Aussie Country Superstar, Adam Brand about appearing at the 2022 Savannah In The Round and about his musical past.
Adam released his debut album in 1997. He has since released numerous studio albums and has won 12 Country Music Awards of Australia.
A massive concert draw he has played to millions of Australians and is one of this country’s top draw cards whether it’s solo or headlining a festival, armed with a huge catalogue of songs like “Dirt Track Cowboys”, “The Anzac”, “It’s Gonna Be OK”, though to his new song “All Or Nothing”.

The Waifs

Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan chats with Vicki Thorn from The Waifs.
The Waifs are appearing on the Main Stage of Savannah In The Round on Saturday the 1st of October with what promises to be an amazing show.
The Waifs formed in Western Australia, as a folk-rock band. The Simpson sisters, Donna and Vikki (now Vikki Thorn) met up with Josh Cunningham during a ten-minute jam session. Since that moment, their career has spanned 30 years, multiple ARIA Awards, platinum albums and successful tours across the world.