Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast

Tony Bani - Police Liaison Officer

Interview with Tony Bani and Mark Hogan, talking about 'The Return to Country (R2C) Program' which is a partnership between the Queensland Police Service & the Department of Transport and Main Roads to assist people who become stranded and homeless in Cairns and who are also from Cape and Torres Strait Island communities.

Senior Sergeant Warren Flegg Road Safety

Interview with Mark Hogan and Senior Sergeant Warren Flegg, Officer in Charge of Weipa Police Station. They discuss Road safety, Boating Safety and ways that you can stay safe and ensure you are keeping your family and community safe.

Fiona Wirrer-George

Mark Hogan Interviews Fiona Wirrer-George who has recently received her PhD in Philosophy.
Fiona is a Cape York woman descending from the Mbaiwum/Trotj and Alngith/Liningithi Wikway Nations of Western Cape York. Fiona also has strong traditional ties to the Wik of Cape York through her maternal great-grandmother, pre-dominantly Wik Apalich.
What a significant achievement for Fiona who has achieved an amazing milestone in her life not only for herself but all her people.
Fiona has an impressive portfolio, a graduate of James Cook University (B Ed), NAISDA Dance College (Diploma of Dance), Sydney and Queensland University of Technology (Master in Education, Major in School Guidance and Counselling), she is a freelance performer, educator, writer and choreographer. Fiona has also completed a Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology and is a casual online lecturer of post-graduate students at James Cook University, Cairns Campus. She has authored five books and three stage plays, and her works have been showcased both nationally and internationally. She has been choreographer of the CIAF fashion show since 2015.
Fiona celebrated this occasion with a meaningful ceremony, shared with families and community.

Lesley Mallard RFDS

Interview between Mark Hogan and Lesley Mallard from the Royal Flying Doctors Service,
The Australian Government announces Flying Doctor 10 year partnership.
With the funding and support, more services can be made available and more people can be provided healthcare in remote regions.

Jessie Williams QLD Indigenous Leadership Programmes

Mark Hogan interviews Jessie Williams, The Senior Program Officer for the indigenous Youth Leadership Program.
Jessie explains the program, the importance of it and how it impacts the community as well as how to apply to be a part of the program.

Raelea Connolly Yarrabah Aboriginal Corporation for Women

A great interview between Mark Hogan and Raelea Connolly, Manager of the Yarrabah Aboriginal Corporation for Women. They discuss the Celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Yarrabah Aboriginal Corporation for Women.

Ella Hartwig - New East Coast Tour

Local Cooktown Ella Hartwig is releasing a new single on the 8th April . This comes with more exciting news… of her debut East Coast Tour!
She will be heading all the way up here in Thursday Island, down to Brisbane! She has multiple regional venues she will be playing at including TI, Cooktown, Mission Beach, Mackay, Airlie Beach and Agnes Water! Ella is so excited for this and would love share her new music throughout the East Coast of Australia.

Davinder Hart, Spirit of Sound Book

Mark Hogan interviews Davinder Hart, author of new book, The Spirit of Sound.
Hearing Australia launched the Spirit of Sound children’s book to support First Nationals Children’s hearing health.
Artist Davinder Hart discusses what inspired him and the impact he hopes the book will have.

Craig Crawford - Cultural Heritage Laws

A very informative interview between Mark Hogan and Craig Crawford, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services
and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships. They discuss the Changes to the Cultural Heritage Laws.

Gayle De La Cruze - Project Manager of the Gulf Academy, Bynoe CACS

Mark Hogan interviews Gayle De La Cruze, Project Manager of the Gulf Academy.
The Gulf Academy is a project in the making to further education in the community.
They discuss the importance of this project and all that is currently in progress.