Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast
Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.
Episodes

Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Christine Mann from NWHHS
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Christine Mann
Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health from NWHHS talking about the Mornington meeting.
Christine was awarded the role of Executive Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in July 2019 and was previously the Director of Cultural Capability and Engagement.
The Executive Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health is a new Executive Management position created to help transform services to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Christine is a Woppaburra woman who has spent most of her life living in Mount Isa and holds a Bachelor of Social Work and Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management. Her social work background led to working in several positions in Queensland, interstate and overseas in the area of child protection, the private sector and health. She is also an Adjunct Associate Professor, clinical and professional, with the Centre for Rural and Remote Health.

Friday Jun 11, 2021
Great Interview with Johnny Diesel & Paul Blunt
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Black Star FM Cooktown Senior Announcer Paul Blunt gets to the heart of Johnny Diesel and his music journey and his time in Far North Queensland!
An interview not to miss!

Wednesday May 19, 2021
Joel Mohammed yarns with Mark Hogan.
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Joel Mohammed with an inspiring story.

Wednesday May 12, 2021
Great yarn with Johnny Murison from the Jarramali Cultural Tour group
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Johnny Murison, a Kuku-Yalanji man from Cape York Peninsula, has immense knowledge of Aboriginal culture. He brings the many fascinating stories of his culture to life through interactive presentations, providing participants with a deeper understanding of First Nations People, whilst encouraging questions and open discussion.
His aim is to enhance students understanding of Indigenous culture and encourage them to reflect on their own unique heritage. These engaging presentations are tailored to be age appropriate to suit Kindy to Year 12 students around Australia.
The Jarramali Cultural Education presentations are available across metro, regional and rural areas. The structure of the presentations with consultation is flexible, adaptable and can be specifically tailored to suit the needs of your students, school, group or curriculum.
Our Aims:
• To engage pre-primary, primary and secondary school students in learning about Indigenous culture across Australia.
• To enhance students understanding of Indigenous culture leaving them knowing they’ve had a vibrant discussion and cultural experience.
• Encourage students, schools and communities to value Indigenous culture to promote reconciliation.
For more information contact owner/operator on:
mobile: 0402 805 821
email: jarramalienterprises@gmail.com

Wednesday May 12, 2021
Troy Cassar Daley touring the Cape York Region
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
A great yarn with Mark and Troy Cassar Daley touring the Cape York Region with Black Image Band in June.

Wednesday May 05, 2021

Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Dr Karen Murphy talks about the Vaccine roll out.
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Dr Karen Murphy yarns with Mark Hogan

Monday Apr 19, 2021
Professor Marcia Langton and Black Stars’ Mark Hogan
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Professor Marcia Langton talks about " The Indigenous Voice to the Government ".

Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Tamara Pearson dancing till the end of time.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Tamara is active in the Indigenous dance community and teaches traditional and hip hop styles to disadvantaged Indigenous children in the protection and foster care system, in regional centres around Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Cairns.
Sacred Creations dance choreographer Tamara Pearson will perform at the Cooktown and Cape York Expo 2021, which this year has a strong reconciliation theme.
Ms Pearson has been working on the contemporary dance in the studio with artists Tahlia Burchill and Miya Healy who represent language groups from the Cairns and Mossman region. The Warrma will be performed on 13 June as part of the free Reconciliation Rocks Music Festival and again on 20 June during the Cooktown Discovery Festival weekend.

Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Dr Tony Brown talks Covid with Mark Hogan
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Dr Tony Brown talks about the Covid roll out.

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