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LET’S TALK – FIONA SIMPSON MP
With the election of the Crisafulli government in 2024, Fiona Simpson has taken on the roles of Minister for Minister for Women and Women’s Economic Security, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and Multiculturalism. Karen Dorante spoke to her about the state’s new child safety laws and about Indigenous Business Month.
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LET’S TALK – Blak Arts and Business Festival
Let’s Talk broadcasts live from the Blak Arts and Business Festival at the Great Court at UQ’s St Lucia Campus. The festival is an initiative of the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), the Indigenous Business Hub and UQ Ventures to mark Indigenous Business Month. Karen Dorante speaks to First Nations business owners Helen Bool, Alicia Mellor and Jessica Skein.
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LET’S TALK – SISTERS OUR WAY GATHERING
Live from the Brisbane Powerhouse, Karen Dorante speaks to one of the convenors of the Sisters Our Way Gathering. Wiradjuri businesswoman, Korindah Randall, talks about the story of Sisters Our Way and her business Cassell Coker & Co.
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LET’S TALK – PROFESSOR NOEL HAYMAN AM
What prompted a 30 year man to change his career? That’s the story we explore with Professor Noel Hayman AM who in 1990 became the first Aboriginal doctor. Karen Dorante spoke to Dr Hayman about his pioneering career which he’s called time on.
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LET’S TALK – JYI LAWTON
AEMEE CEO, Jyi Lawton has some news from the critical minerals resource sector. He’s just been appointed to the board of a new research body, the Critical Metals for Critical Industries CRC and has returned from Japan. Karen Dorante spoke to him about the new CRC and what he learned from his trip to Japan.
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LET’S TALK – NEIL WILLMETT
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing Queensland has convened a national conference in Brisbane to focus on housing. Karen Dorante spoke to CEO, Neil Willmett, to find out why and to focus on First Nations housing matters from what’s working to overcrowding and homelessness.
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LET’S TALK – Senator Malarndirri McCarthy
In this broad-ranging interview, Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, told Karen Dorante about what she found out about her recent visit to Port Hedland, why she’s concerned for Daly River mob who were evacuated twice this year and the future of the YiSSA short stay accommodation in Darwin.
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LET’S TALK – Deejay Egan – Indigenous Business Month
Brisbane-base business, DCC Group, has won this year’s Indigenous Business Month Award for Ingenuity. Karen Dorante spoke to founder and CEO, Deejay Egan about how his childhood experiences led to him setting up the business.
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LET’S TALK – UQ -Indigenous Business Month
UQ Indigenous Business Hub and UQ Ventures preview the Blak Arts and Business Festival a special celebration for Indigenous Business Month. Karen Dorante speaks to Assoc. Prof Sharlene Leroy-Dyer and Beth Lawrence about the event and the work they do supporting First Nations businesses.
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LET’S TALK – Indigenous Business Month
Today marks the beginning of Indigenous Business Month. Now in its 12th year, the theme for this year is Local and Connected. Karen Dorante spoke to two of the founders, Dr Michelle Evans and Leesa Watego to find out why they started the movement. This segment is part of Triple A’s partnership with UQ Indigenous Business Hub.
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LET’S TALK – DAVID WILLIAMS
David Williams – a Wakka Wakka man – is a world-recognised performer and musician, speaker and co-founder/director of Gilimbaa. He’s just arrived back to Australia after a 9-day trip to Mongolia. The country is known as the land of the blue sky, horse culture, and Genghis Khan. Karen Dorante spoke to David about the reason behind the visit and the experience.
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LET’S TALK – Yung Milla
The first rapper and First Nations person to win The Voice Australia says his brother – rap artist J-Milla – inspired him. Marranunggu man, Yung Milla, won the popular vote in the grand final of the tv reality show. He spoke to Karen Dorante about the experience.
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LET’S TALK – FIRST NATIONS MUSIC
First Nations journalist and curator of Spotify’s Original Storytellers playlist, Rhianna Patrick, talks about what’s happening in the music scene right now. She spoke to Karen Dorante about Yung Milla, a NT rapper who became the first rapper and Indigenous person to win The Voice Australia. She also puts a spotlight on music from Jem Cassar-Daley, Emma Donovan, Loren Ryan and Dobby.
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DC RADIO_EP30
On this episode of Deadly Choices Radio (DC Radio), we hear about a recent Deadly Choices Event – The Junior Murri Carnival (J.M.C.), where school footy teams from primary and high schools across the country come together to compete in both touch and tackle football.
Deadly Choices Ambassadors are there to support the young players and help make the carnival an unforgettable experience. The event promotes healthy choices, with a strong focus on being sugar-free and smoke-free, while offering plenty of healthy food and drink options to encourage everyone to make Deadly Choices.
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LET’S TALK- THE CASSAR – DALEYS
Cassar-Daley is a household name. Country star, Troy Cassar-Daley has earned a swag of music awards and now his daughter Jem is making a name for herself in the Australian music scene. Clay Cassar-Daley follows his parents’ passions; radio, song writing and Holdens! Karen Dorante spoke to Clay about his music, family, cars, and snakes.
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LET’S TALK – UNCLE JEFF TIMOR
He calls himself JT and is a well-known figure in his hometown Mackay. As he approaches his 80th year, Uncle Jeff shows no sign of slowing down. Karen Dorante spoke to him about his life in the sugar town, community work and working in radio.
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LET’S TALK – CHRIS JOHNSON – Brownlow Medal ceremony
The week leading into the AFL Grand final starts off with the Brownlow Medal ceremony. It’s the highest honour that can be bestowed on an AFL player. This year’s recipient is Collingwood’s Nick Daicos. Karen Dorante spoke to AFL commentator and triple premiership player, Chris Johson about the ceremony, the grand final and his old team’s prospects.
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LET’S TALK – JAMES SAUNDERS
Fighting for Country is an account of the life of Australia’s first Aboriginal to be a commissioned officer. Karen Dorante talks to James Saunders, the nephew of trailblazer, Reg Saunders.
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LET’S TALK – Dion Devow
As part of Triple A’s partnership with UQ Indigenous Business Hub we spotlight D Designs. The founder is First Nations man, Dion Devow, who originally established the business as Darkies Design, much to his mother’s disapproval. He told Karen Dorante about how the idea came about, his advice for other First Nations people going into business and why he embraces AI.
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LET’S TALK – ROB MONAGHAN
While HIV transmission rates drop in Australia, the spread in First Nations communities have jumped from 24 in 2024 to 37 in 2025. This data was released by the Kirby Institute at the HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health joint conference this week. Karen Dorante spoke to Rob Monaghan, manager of the Yandamanjang First Nations Research Unit at Kirby Institute about the rise of HIV and STI’s in communities.
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LET’S TALK- RENITA ANDERSON AND TRISHA COLLINS
Back from two Indigenous media conferences is Renita Anderson, CEO of Triple A Murri Country. She represented the organisation at WIBN, a global gathering of Indigenous broadcasters on Sami country in Norway. She later joined other Triple A staff at the First Nations Media Australia annual conference, Converge in Cairns where long-serving staff member, Trisha Collins won a Lifetime Achievement Award. Karen Dorante spoke to both about their careers, observations from each conference and attracting young First Nations people to the media sector.
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DC RADIO_EP29
This episode of Deadly Choices Radio brings the yarn on the NRL Footy Finals, Are You OK? Day, and the importance of reaching out, staying connected and talking to someone you trust — or a confidential support service such as Lifeline, MensLine, Beyond Blue, Relationships Australia or Kids Helpline.
We also look back at recent Deadly Choices events and yarn about the healthy choices being made across our communities.
Catch yarns like this tune into 98.9FM – Triple A – Murri Country every Monday morning from 8am to 8:30am and stay up to date with everything happening across Deadly Choices.
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Around 200 people have gathered in Gimuy/Cairns for an annual gathering of First Nations media. Karen Dorante speaks to local councillor, motivational speaker and broadcaster, Trevor Tim.
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LET’S TALK – ALF DAVIS
The HALT Collective Unborn Support Pathway has won an 2026 Child Protection Week award.
Alf Davis from the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health talks to Karen Dorante about HALT and the importance of Indigenous organisations in child safety and child protection.
He says these organisations and the people behind them have played critical role in seeking to return children to their families and communities, a feat often forgotten.
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LET’S TALK – Jerachi Cavanagh
This week marks 40 years of Child Protection Week in Queensland. Co-founded in 1986 by journalist Kay McGrath OAM to create better outcomes for children in the state. Each year Child Protection Awards are given out to organisations, frontline services and others working to create better outcomes for children in the state. One of the recipient’s is the Solid Voices Youth Council set up by the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Protection Peak so young Indigenous people can have a say. Council member, Jerachi Cavanagh spoke to Karen Dorante.
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LET’S TALK – JACK REIS – UQ-Indigenous-Business-Hub
As part of Triple A’s partnership with UQ Indigenous Business Hub, Jack Reis from Baidam Solutions talks about the company. Karen Dorante talks to Jack about his early life, career and business. As a fast growing Indigenous owned cybersecurity, Jack talks about the sector, the opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs.
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LET’S TALK – CATHERINE SATOUR
Support Act is conducting a nationwide review of the First Nations music industry. Karen Dorante spoke to Head of First Nations programs, Catherine Satour, about the review and its goal.
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LET’S TALK – NATALIE LEWIS
Former Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Commissioner, Natalie Lewis, talks for the first time about what she wants to do in the child protection space since leaving office in June. She told Karen Dorante she’s established a practice to centre on children’s rights and share her thoughts on the Crusifulli government’s reforms in child protection and youth justice.
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LET’S TALK- YILAY – UQ BUSINESS HUB
As part of Triple A’s partnership with UQ Indigenous Business Hub, Karen Dorante speaks to Jesse Greene from Yilay. Despite COVID, Yilay has grown from the garage to its own office with a team of five. Jesse talk about the apparel business.
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DC Radio_EP28
In this episode of Deadly Choices Radio, we catch up on all the latest NRL gossip and have an important yarn about bowel cancer — including the signs and symptoms to look out for, ways we can help prevent it, and the steps our mob can take to stay healthy.
We find out about the Deadly Choices everyone in the studio has been making lately and share what’s helping them stay strong.
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LET’S TALK – MADJI -INDIGENOUS FURNITURE – UQ-Indigenous-Business Hub
As part of Triple A’s partnership with UQ Indigenous Business Hub, we spotlight First Nations business Madji Indigenous Furniture. After successful rugby union careers, brothers Anthony and Saia Fainga’a team up with Craig Thomas to go into the office furniture business. Karen Dorante spoke to Anthony and Craig about Madji.
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LET’S TALK – Dr Stephen Hagan
Dr Stephen Hagan named the 2026 National NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year in Alice Springs this month. Karen Dorante spoke to Dr Hagan about the recognition and his tireless work in challenging racial stereotypes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. He talks about his experience using section 18C of the racial discrimination
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DC Radio_EP27
The DC Radio Team bring us a yarn about Prostate Health and facts about what us Blokes can do to be proactive and get this health matter looked into.
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LET’S TALK – FRED LEONE
Fred Leone and Birdz won Artist of Year at the National Indigenous Music Awards in Darwin this month.
Karen Dorante spoke to Fred to reflect on his achievements and body of work.
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LET’S TALK – BINGHAM CUP
Brisbane hosts the Bingham Cup bringing together LGBTIQ+ rugby players to celebrate sport and encourage inclusion. Rhianna Patrick speaks to Quinton Vea Vea, a member of the First Nations Lorikeets, one the teams competing in the cup.
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LET’S TALK – Barrambin Victoria Park Trees Cleared
YMAC’s Gaja Kerry Charlton talks about the destruction of native wildlife habitats as trees are cleared from Barrambin/Victoria Park for the Olympic stadium. She told Karen Dorante traditional owners met with representatives from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act to present documentation of environmental changes to the park.
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DC Radio_EP26
In this episode of DC Radio (Deadly Choices Radio) on 98.9FM – We hear all the latest NRL goss from not just the team..But also DC Ambassador Petero Civoniceva.
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LET’S TALK- CHRIS JOHNSON AND MEGAN WATERS
With AFL finals around the corner and a new AFLW season, triple premiership winning player, Chris Johnson and media personality, Megan Waters, talk about the season to date. Karen Dorante also spoke about their media careers and the new TV show and vodcast, Inside the Huddle, they co-host.
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LET’S TALK – SAMUEL DANIELS
To raise awareness about the critical loss of Indigenous languages, the United Nations deemed 2022-2032 the International Decade of Indigenous Languages. Samuel Daniels, executive office or IDIL-Australia says Australia needs to step up its efforts to maintain, preserve and revive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
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LET’S TALK – CENSUS NIGHT
Millions of Australians are being asked to take part in Australia’s national count. Karen Dorante talks to ABS spokesperson, Emily Walter about the census.
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