Link-up Queensland hosts a breakfast on the Friday before National Sorry Day to honour Stolen Generation survivors and their families.  The breakfast is held on the site of a former home where Aboriginal girls and young women forcibly removed from their families were sent to become domestics.  Karen Dorante went along and spoke to Link-Up Queensland CEO, Pat Thompson, Elder Aunty Lorraine Wolley and MC Bo De la Cruz.

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Gaja Kerry Charlton joins Let’s Talk to talk about her people’s wish to preserve Barrambin/Victoria Park.  It’s the site of the 63-thousand seat stadium being built for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.  She’s seeking protection through Federal cultural heritage laws.  Also joining Let’s Talk to hydro-geologist, Ned Hamer, who talks about the water and environmental values of the park.  This episode of Let’s Talk also features co-host Karina Hogan. 

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Yothu Yindi, Troy Cassar-Daley and Jessica Mauboy are headlining this Clancestry from July 30 to August 8.  Karen Dorante spoke to QPAC’s First Nations Head of Programming about the 10-day celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture in Brisbane.

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Paul Graham joins Let’s Talk to discuss the Queensland Indigenous Business Network, or QIBN.
He talks to Karen Dorante about QIBN, his corporate background and the task ahead of him as the new CEO.  This interview is made possible through a partnership with Triple A and the UQ Indigenous Business Hub.  

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State of Origin is here and we’re unpacking it all from the Blues women dominating, Liv and Jaime putting on a masterclass, and Tamika Upton lighting up the field once again.

We dive into the men’s squads, Selwyn Cobbo repping Queensland, plus we find out why The Hammer is built for Origin.
Then we look back at Magic Round, community moments through the 715 Health Check initiative, with the NRL teams charging into the second half of the season, and what’s still coming from Deadly Choices this year.

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ABC Elder-in-residence, Professor Jackie Huggins, speak to Karen Dorante about the outcomes of ABC’s racism review.  She also talks about National Reconciliation Week 2026 and treaty and truth-telling in Queensland.

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Four-time Walkley award-winning journalist Lorena Allam talks about her career and the stories she’s covered in her extensive media career.

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Former Brisbane Bears player Michael “Magic” McLean joins Let’s Talk for a yarn about his career and life after AFL. He was announced this year’s honouree for the 2026 AFL Sir Doug Nicholls round.

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NIRS journalist, Rhianna Patrick puts the spotlight on First Nations music from who is dropping new tracks or touring.
In this episode she talks about South Summit, Akala Newman and Black Day Out.

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Big moves, big moments, and big opportunities!

Shaylee Bent is charging into an exciting new chapter with the Wests Tigers, bringing her toughness, leadership, and passion to the club. Fans can’t wait to see her light up the sports field in the Tigers colors this season!

Meanwhile, Ray is pumped for the huge showdown in Game 2 of the Women’s State of Origin! The rivalry is heating up, the stakes are massive, and the best women in rugby league are ready to put on an unforgettable performance. Who else is ready?

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“I stepped from a state with a treaty to one without.” That’s a quote from Travis Lovett, who is leading a walk from Melbourne to Canberra to lobby for national truth-telling. He told Karen Dorante some things have surprised him on the journey.

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First Nations women experience domestic and sexual violence at higher rates than non-Indigenous women and are more likely to end up in hospital or have their children removed.  There are a host of organisations to support women in this situation from providing temporary shelter, legal support or family support.  Strong Women Talking is a Brisbane organisation created to support First Nations survivors of domestic violence heal.  Karen Dorante spoke to its CEO, Sono Leone.   

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More than 300 thousand First Nations people reported they had a disability to the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey.  Mob4Mob think the numbers are even greater. CEO, Cassie Brophy spoke to Karen Dorante about the organisation and how they give voice to First Nations people with a disability in Queensland.

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Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe joins Let’s Talk to talk about the current parliamentary inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people. The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs is leading the inquiry.  Senator Thorpe told Karen Dorante about what she’s heard so far during the inquiry and her worry that it won’t lead to change.  

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Indigenous Affairs reporter for Guardian Australia, Douglas Smith, joins Karen Dorante to talk about stories he’s been covering from the racism inquiry to the tragic death of Kumanjayi Little Baby.

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The flu isn’t “just a cold.” It can hit hard—and for those living with chronic health conditions.

In Episode 15 of Deadly Choices Radio, we hear why booking your flu shot isn’t something to put off.

The good news? You can take control.

Your health matters. Your choices matter.
Make them deadly.

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Award-winning First Nations actor, director and writer Leah Purcell AM, talks to Karen Dorante about Drover’s Wife – The Opera, opening soon in Brisbane.

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After more than 9 weeks and 1000 submissions, the Queensland Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety is close to delivering its final report to the State government.  Of those submissions, the peak body representing First Nations organisations supporting families, children and young people submitted a number submissions with solutions to address the cracks in the child safety system.  Karen Dorante spoke to QATSICPP deputy CEO, Helena Wright, who spoke about how the system is failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and what changes their memberships want to implement.

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Kristel Pearson is co-founder of Kuranya Supplies, a small First Nations business making its mark in the mining, constructing  and energy industries.   Karen Dorante asked Kristel about the origins of the business and what they want to achieve.

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In this episode of DC Radio (Deadly Choices Radio) We hear about The Magic Round Campaign, what actions you can make towards your health and how it places you in the draw to win flights, accommodation, and a double pass to Saturday’s triple header in Brisbane on May 16. Toni Cassady is the Health Promotion Officer at IUIH Public Health Team, helps us discover some of the health campaigns currently running, lastly we hear what Deadly Choices Toni and Edrick are making.

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NIDA is looking for newcomers to acting.  Karen Dorante spoke to Andrea Daniels, NIDA’s First Nations Project and Administration Coordinator about a week-long workshop introducing young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and People of Colour to get a taste of acting.

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On the eve of Anzac Day, Karen Dorante speaks to Glenda Humes, the daughter of Australia’s first Aboriginal to be commissioned as an officer in the Australian Army.  Captain Reg Saunders, served in WW2 and the Korean War.

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Founder and CEO of Deadly Science, Corey Tutt, takes us on his journey of how his interest in reptiles began the path to creating a charity to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth into STEM.

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The Walk for Truth is now on it’s third day.  Karen Dorante spoke to walk convenor, Travis Lovett, to talk about the journey so far.  The interview also explores what the Walk is asking of non-Indigenous Australians and how a truth-telling process can work without a Voice to Parliament. 

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In this episode of Deadly Choices we catch up with Optometrist – Matty Walcott, he shares with us why Eye Health Check Ups are important for our mob no matter your age, even our elders, Matty also let’s us know about the Deadly Choice his recently making.

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In February this year Karen Dorante spoke to Travis Lovett, former deputy and commissioner with the Yoorook Justice Commission, who plans to walk from Melbourne to Canberra to start a national conversation on truth-telling.

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First Nations artist, Delvene Cockatoo-Collins, is an artist-in-residence at the Museum of Brisbane.  She’s created a space that shares her family’s story of the Warrajamba (mermaid) and the yugong (dugong).  Karen Dorante spoke to Delvene about her art journey from jewellery, wearable art and commissioned work for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

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Now in its 14th year, Black Bold and Beautiful brings together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and young girls for fashion, talk and to showcase black businesses in Magandjin – Brisbane.  Karen Dorante talks to founder, Sandra King OAM, about BBB, modelling and saving Victoria Park.

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Wiradjuri author, Dr Anita Heiss, has published over 26 books in fiction, non-fiction and historical non-fiction genres.  She spoke to Karen Dorante about her latest novel, Paradise Pact, the first installment of a trilogy following the lives of three First Nations women as they navigate love and getting older.

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National Palliative & End of life care week is coming up, we discover how are working in the IUIH – Palliative & End of life care Team. We tackle some myths and find out some of the needs our Mob are requesting near the end of their lifespan.

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Two cyclones last year has caused significant damage to roads across the Pilbara.  The second-most isolated Aboriginal community in the region is Punmu, home to 130 Martu people.  The Punmu Road into the community is virtually impassable and there’s no indication from the local shire if the road will be repaired.  Karen Dorante spoke to co-ordinator of the local store who is worried about dwindling food supplies.

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This is part two of Let’s Talk covering the third election of the First Nations Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.  Karen Dorante speaks to co-chair Ngarra Murray now that voting has closed to find out what happens next.

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Inaugural CEO of the newly created Torres Strait Islander Traditional Languages Association, Jillian Bowie, says she wants to stop the loss of language and culture.  She told Karen Dorante all of the traditional languages of the Torres Strait are critically endangered.  She also talks about the work she’s doing in the creative arts from playwright to documentary maker.  

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This is part one of Let’s Talk covering the third election of the Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria.  Co-chair,  Ngarra Murray spoke with National Indigenous Radio Service journalist, Harry Pedersen about the election process.

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As flu season approaches, Karen Dorante talks to Dr Jonathan Leitch, medical director at Brisbane ATSICHS about new needle-free influenza vaccine for children and a new flu variant called Super K. 

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Associate Professor Sharlene Leroy-Dyer from Indigenous Business Hub at UQ and Beth Lawrence from UQ Ventures talk about a Brisbane event bringing local First Nations businesses and big corporations together.  Karen Dorante asked about its purpose and what previous trials have uncovered.

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Through Mununjali Eyes is the name of an exhibition featuring photography collection of late Aboriginal journalist, Wayne Coolwell.  Karen Dorante spoke to Jo-Anne Drissens, a First Nations photographer who worked with the Coolwell family to put together the exhibition currently at the State Library of Queensland. 

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First Nations chef and owner of My Dilly Bag, Aunty Dale Chapman talks to Karen Dorante about her work around bush foods. This conversation is part of the Indigenous Business Hub at UQ weekly series.

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In this episode of Deadly Choices Radio, Eric Lee jumps in for a yarn on the NRL and the upcoming Men’s Golf Day—bringing the fellas together for connection, culture, and a focus on wellbeing.

We also hear from Jenelle, who’s spent 8 years with the Moblink team, sharing the range of support services available for our Mob.

Moblink – All you’ve got to do is pick up the phone and call 1800 254 354 to get the support or info you need.

Plus, we find out what Deadly Choices Eric and Jenelle are making...