Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast

Normanton Rodeo

Since 1976, Normanton Rodeo has been hosting an event on the
Queen's Birthday Weekend in June. The event continues to grow each year, and
celebrates its 47th Annual event in 2023. From humble beginnings, Normanton
Rodeo now boasts 4 action packed days including Rodeo, Campdrafting, Gymkhana,
Sprint Racing, Street Parade, QCWA Show and Live Entertainment each night. 
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Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Emmy Gallagher, the Secretary
of the Normanton Rodeo Association about this year’s event.

Locky Bensted Great Wheelbarrow Race Mar 2023

Preparations are in full swing to keep the spirit of the Great Wheelbarrow Race alive and bigger and better than ever!

Samantha Martin AKA The Bush Tukka Woman

MJ yarns with Samantha Martin the Bush Tukka Woman about her nomination of Businesswomen of the Year in the Indigenous Businesswoman of the year Category.

India Collins - CIAF

Samm Martin catches up with India Collins - Exhibition Manager for CIAF at the CIAF Program Launch

Kenny Bedford discusses the Voice to Parliment

From the Heart is the
campaign for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament to be
enshrined in the Constitution. Its purpose is to provide information so that
all Australians can inform themselves and participate confidently in the upcoming
referendum – an incredibly significant and unifying opportunity for the country.
Kenny
Bedford is a Traditional Owner from the Meuram Clan of Erub in the Torres
Strait Islands. A former Deputy Mayor of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council and
former Torres Strait Regional Authority Member for Erub, Kenny attended the
historic Uluru Constitutional Convention in May 2017 and is a signatory to the
Uluru Statement from the Heart. Kenny is also a Director at
Reconciliation Australia, the Indigenous Engagement Lead for the From the Heart
campaign.
Black
Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Kenny about the proposed Voice to Parliament,
the benefits of a Voice, where the initiative came from and some of the arguments
that have already been floated against a Voice.

Francoise Lane CIAF Creative Director

Returning in 2023, the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair's Fashion Performance
will once again showcase the ingenious designs and styles of some of
Queensland's most talented Indigenous designers. The annual Fashion Performance
also features unique choreography and storytelling and provides a
platform for Indigenous models to gain industry-standard experience.
Black Star Radio’s Samantha Martin talks with
Francoise Lane, the new Artistic Director for CIAF about her role and also
putting out the call for First Nation models, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait
for the CIAF Fashion Shows.

Mareeba & Dimbulah Community Bank Great Wheelbarrow Race Nominations 2023

Nominations are open for the Mareeba & Dimbulah
Community Bank Great Wheelbarrow Race 2023.
 This year, the race is celebrating its 20th
anniversary and has raised over $2 million for charities during that time. The
race is run along the historic ‘Wheelbarrow Way’ between Mareeba and Chillagoe,
140 kilometres.
Black Star Radio’s Michael J Bailey (MJ) chats with
Cr. Locky Bensted, the Chair of the Wheelbarrow Race Committee.
“If you’ve ever thought about nominating, now is the
time to give it a go!”
“This truly is an incredible event. The teams look
forward to the Friday night where they are treated to the incredible community
spirit in Dimbulah and the unbeatable country hospitality in Almaden on the
Saturday night. These nights are great fun.
Visit www.greatwheelbarrowrace.com for more information and to register.

Laura Quinkan Indigenous Dance Festival

The Laura Quinkan Indigenous Dance Festival is a 3 day festival, celebrating culture and history.
Black Star Radio’s Mark Hogan talks with Fiona John, the Festival Director about the preparations
for this year’s festival.
Dance groups from communities across the Cape and the Torres Strait will gather outside of Laura
to showcase their stories through dance, sharing history and uniting as one.
The dance festival grounds occupy the site of a very old, traditional Bora ground. It’s a
respected and sacred site. Here, people from different communities located
across the Cape York Peninsula are welcomed to come together to celebrate with
music, dance, singing and cultural performances.
It is also a major drawcard for visitors from across Australia and overseas who attend and
camp over the 3 day’s of the Festival.
https://lauraquinkanfestival.com.au/
 

Doomadgee Flood Report

With major flooding affecting Gulf communities, Black Star’s breakfast announcer Michael J Bailey catches up with Sai Matainavora, who is the Black Star staff member and announcer located in Doomadgee about the current situation.

Robby Katter Flood Relief

Robbie Katter earlier this week released a statement regarding the current flooding in the Gulf and the poor response so far from the State Government regarding flood relief. Black Star’s Michael J Bailey catches up with Robbie live on air this morning.