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Join Dr Lee as she chats with First Nations’ Champion Boxers ‘Princess’ Leah Reuben and Riley Allen. They yarn about the discipline and commitment required to become elite athletes representing their gym the ‘Fortitude Amateur Boxing Club’. The pair alongside Leah’s brother Laphaya Reuben will be competing in a fight night on Saturday 18th October for “Tradie Fight Night” bringing awareness to tradie mental health. The three First Nations’ competitors all take on the top billing which will be held at ‘Fortitude Boxing’ in Bowen Hills (QLD).

For more information:

Fortitude Boxing Gym Bowen Hills

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Join presenter Paula joined by Senior Goenpul/Jandawal First Nations’ Sovereign Goori Dale Ruska as they discuss the Redland Bay Council’s decision to remove the flag posts at Quampi (Dunwich, North Stradbroke Island, QLD) to construct a footpath for better tourist access from the barges. Paula and Dale also explore the complexities of treaties, native title and sovereignty.

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Join presenter Siena Stubbs (co-hosted by the producer of ‘Let’s Talk’ Tabatha Saunders) as she shares some of the music made by Yolngu people from the community of Yirrkala in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.

Siena’s tracklist included:

‘Gapu (Tidal Mix)’ – Yothu Yindi

‘Back to Culture’ – Yirrmal feat. Archie Roach

‘Bright Lights, Big City’ – East Journey

‘Djilawurr’ – Saltwater Band

‘The Crying Song’ – Dhapanbal Yunipingu

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Join presenters Dr Lee Sheppard and Paula Delaney live from the 2025 Junior Murri Carnival at South Pine Sporting Complex (QLD). Join the conversation with junior rugby league players, coaches, sports therapists and supporters who come from all over Queensland for this special event.

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Today Paula and Dr Lee discuss the ‘First Peoples’ Assembly and Treaty’ with the state of Victoria.

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Join Dr Lee Sheppard and Tabatha Saunders for a special episode recorded at the Darra Cementco Bowls Club (QLD) for a Father’s Day get together hosted by ‘Mibunn Bowler’s’ Inc. President Uncle Mick Richardson and ‘Darra Cementco’ Bowls Club President Allan Rigney.

It was a “Crackerjack” day on this wonderful green and club space including yarns with young Dharug/Boorooberonga Man Taylor Baart, age 14, who is fast-tracking to become one of the state’s deadliest lawn bowlers with his eyes set on the next Commonwealth Games.

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Will broadcasts live from Big Sound ‘Goolwal Goolwal’ festival (QLD) and yarns with Yuwalaaraay/Yorta Yorta man Warren Mason, Larrakia/Kungarakany/TSI man Marlon Motlop, and Murrawarri/Phillipino man Dobby.

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Today presenter Paula discusses recent events in Naarm (VIC) where the anti-immigration ‘March for Australia’ rally and protests were held. The protests resulted in attacks on the Indigenous peoples of ‘Camp Sovereignty’ in Naarm and Paula discusses its effects on First Nations’ mental health and well-being.

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Join Dr Lee as she yarns with Torres Strait Islander Man Simon Taylor who is the Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Basketball Queensland. They discuss the ‘Indigenous Pathways’ program and championships.

For more information:

simon.taylor@basketballqld.net.au

Home | Basketball Queensland

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https://www.instagram.com/basketballqld/

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Join presenter Will from Big Sound ‘Goolwal Goolwal’ Festival, Magandjin’s annual First Nations’ Conference and showcase held in and around Fortitude Valley Brunswick Street Mall. This event hosts, workshops, panel discussions and plenty of live entertainment. This show features yarns with Githabul/Mingunberri-Yugambeh/Gamilaroi Woman Alinta ‘BADASSMUTHA’ McGrady; previous Elder-in-Residence for Big Sound Uncle Kevin Starkey and Yorta Yorta Man BRIGGS.

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Today Let’s Talk presenters at Big Sound ‘Goolwal Goolwal’ Festival which is a showcase of First Nations’ artists and industry professionals. We listen to ‘Goolwal Goolwal’ Elder-in-Residence and Yuggera traditional owner Aunty Sandra King OAM with a welcome to country and a smoking ceremony from the dance group ‘The Native Born’.

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Let’s Talk Producer Tabatha Saunders fills in for Paula Delaney and discusses the anti-immigration rallies which occurred around the country which led to violence and dissonance.

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Join Dr Lee as she yarns with First Nations’ Man Sam Cawdron who is the Game Development Manager for Baseball Queensland about his role fostering pathways, initiatives and development and their collaboration with South-West Indigenous Network (SWIN).

For more information:

sam@baseballqld.asn.au

Participation Hub – Baseball Queensland

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Join presenter Will as he yarns with First Nations’ Hip Hop and Rap artists Denzel Kennedy (QLD) and Walmatjarri/Bunuba Man (WA) Kayps . Denzel and Kayps are performing for Queensland’s ‘Big Sound – Goolwal Goolwal’ Festival held in Magandjin from Tuesday 2nd – Friday 5th September, 2025.

For more information:

First Nations – BIGSOUND

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Join presenter Paula as she yarns with First Nations’ Woman Tessa Bobir. Tessa is a skilled doula who’s passion lies in supporting young women transitioning from childhood to young adulthood and promotes women’s intimate and reproductive health. As a fertility massage therapist Tessa works with ‘Ya’Djin’ Women’s Collective who are raising funds for ‘Breaking Silent Codes’ event.

For more information:

https://events.humantix.com/breaking-silent-codes-gathering-hosted-by-ya-djin-womens-collective

AND

Supporting First Nations Women

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Join Dr Lee as she yarns with Director David Waddington speaking about the legendary ‘Cunnamulla Fella’ and world-class jockey Darby McCarthy. The working title of the film “In A Life-Time” is told through recollections and interviews about Darby’s life during his racing days having raced in the Melbourne Cup and for the Queen’s Cup. Post-racing, Darby was a community leader and mentor as one of the founders of the “Murri Court” and establishing a jockey school in France.

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Join presenter Will as he yarns with Wiradjuri Woman Kearna Sweeney who is the Producer of ‘Big Sound’ (QLD) which showcases performing artists from around the country.

‘Big Sound 2025′ featuring Goolwal Goolwal (a special First Nations’ program for the festival) will run from Tuesday 2nd – Friday 5th September.

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Join Siena as she yarns about the annual ‘Garma’ Festival held in Arnhem Land (NT). Hosted by the ‘Yothu Yindi’ Foundation, it is a cultural festival held over four days with clans from all around the ‘Top End’ getting together for ceremony and celebrations.

‘Garma’ Festival runs from 1st – 4th August 2025.

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Join presenter Paula as she yarns with respected elder Goenpul, Yuggera and Kabi Kabi Man Gregory ‘Cheg’ Eggert. A qualified teacher, Uncle Cheg has had a long career as an advocate for education in our community and is now the Elder-in-Residence for the ARC – ‘Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures’ at the University of Queensland (UQ) and is acting Chair-person for the Brisbane Indigenous Media Association (BIMA).

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Today Dr Lee yarns with 16-year-old Mandjindja (WA) man Kade Davey who is the recipient of the Indigenous ‘Racing Together’ inaugural Toyota 86 Scholarship Series. the series consists of five race meetings, each with three practice runs, one qualifying and three races, each race is ten laps.

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Listen in as Will gives us an update on all First Nations arts, music, theatre.

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Join Dr Lee Shepphard as she yarns with Kunja Man Malachi Murljacic a First Nations’ Ironman who just completed a 14 + month health and wellbeing journey completing Cairns ‘IRONMOB’ triathlon in June 2025. To complete this IRONMAN event (the hardest one-day endurance event in the world) competitors must swim 3.8km, bike 180km and run 42.2km within 17 hours.

The event is curated by ‘TriMob’ who also offer other programs such ‘Mob the Marathon’, ‘Mob to Mob School’ and ‘Mob to Mob Community’.

You can get in touch at trimob.org

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Join Paula as she yarns with young podcaster and ‘Tik Tok’ content producer Roo about the challenges of being a young person navigating life.

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Join presenters Dr Lee and Paula (Let’s Talk ‘Black Power’) as they discuss the disqualification of the Narrandera ‘Lizards’ from the semi-finals in their local competition. The disqualification comes from an administrative error on the eve of the semis.

You can sign the petition here:

Petition · Justice for the Narrandera Lizards – Let Them Play! – Narrandera, Australia · Change.org

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Join presenter Will as he announces an amazing array of First Nations’ acts and performances over the coming months with ‘Clancestry’ at QLD Performing Arts Centre from 23rd July-10th August, ‘Big Sound’ from 2nd-5th September and the ‘Australian Women in Music’ Awards 8-9th October.

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Join presenter Siena yarning with Bunjalung, Muninjarli and Gunggari Man Mitch Currie who is Project Manager at ‘Blakdance’ and are offering an exciting opportunity via the “First Nations’ Creative Pathways” program. It’s a free program and runs for 9 months starting with a 1-week intensive session from 29th Sept to 3rd October 2025 at the Judith Wright Art Centre (QLD) for Ages 18 and over/Based in Queensland/Emerging or Early Career.

Apply: blakdance.org.au

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Join Dr Lee as she yarns with Kunja/Kooma Woman Kelly McKellar-Nathan who is a Softball Queensland ‘Hall of Fame’ Inductee for 2025. Tune in to hear all about Kelly’s amazing career both in Australia and overseas.

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Today Will yarns with Palawa Man Josh Deane, an award-winning artist and designer who is about to launch his new exhibition. ‘Revived’ is all about sustainable, upcycled fashions and launches on the 24th July in Naarm (Melbourne, VIC) in the Gallery at City Library.

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Join your host Siena as she yarns with Ngugi/Quandamooka Man Wesley Enoch who has directed ‘The Visitors’, a production written by Jane Harrison. Wesley talks about truth telling within the creative space.

‘The Visitors’ opens tonight 23rd July and runs until Saturday 26th July at QPAC for “Clancestry” Festival.

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