Murri Country

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. The post LET’S T...

Fighting for Country is an account of the life of Australia’s first Aboriginal to be a commissioned officer.  K aren Dorante talks to James Saunders, the nephew of  trailblazer, Reg Saunders. The post LET’S TALK – JAMES SAUNDERS appeared first on Triple A .

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. The post LET’S TA...

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...

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...

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 acr...

Hailing from the Aboriginal community of Yarrabah near Gimuy (Cairns) in Far North Queensland, Professor Henrietta Marrie, has led a full life.  She’s been involved with the United Nations, worked in philanthropy and tackled the issue of racism in hospitals and health services.  Karen Dorante spoke to Prof Marrie about her achievements and ongoing efforts to repatriate cultural material belo...

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.  The post LET’S TALK – TREVOR TIM appeared first on Triple A .

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 com...

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 t...

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. The post LET’S TALK – J...

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.   The post LET’S TALK – CATHERINE SATOUR appeared first on Triple A .

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 a...

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. The post LET’S TALK- YILAY – UQ BUSINESS HUB appeared first on Triple A .

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. The post DC Radi...

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.   The post LET’S TALK – MADJI -INDIGENOUS FURNIT...

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 The post LET’S TALK – Dr Stephen Hagan appeared f...

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. The post DC Radio_EP27 appeared first on Triple A .

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. The post LET’S TALK – FRED LEONE appeared first on Triple A .

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 . The post LET’S TALK – BINGHAM CUP appeared first on Triple A .

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.  The post LET’S TALK –...

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. The post DC Radio_EP26 appeared first on Triple A .

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. The post LET’S TALK- CHRIS JOHNSON AND MEGAN WATERS appeared first on Triple A .

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.   The post LET’S TALK – SAMUEL DANIELS appeared first on...

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. The post LET’S TALK – CENSUS NIGHT appeared first on Triple A .