Moorditj Mag Podcast

Content Warning: This podcast episode contains discussions of mental health and suicide. Join Jim Morrison and Tony Hansen for a brand new edition of Moorditj Mag! Gningala Yarran, from Yamatji and Ballardong Noongar mob, joined the show. They discuss mental health and intergenerational trauma in Indigenous communities, and the effects of harmful language and rumours. They also talked about Gninga...

Jim Morrison and Tony Hansen celebrate the 200th Podcast of Moorditj Mag! In regards to the hateful rallies that took place around the country, Jim and Tony send love to any Mob that experienced trauma related to those events. There is a peaceful rally in response being held at 11:00am, 13th September at Kings Park in Boorloo. Professor Fiona Stanley calls in to share her insight into the rising o...

Join Jodi Hoffman for a new solo edition of Moorditj Mag! Gamilaroi singer songwriter Naomi Diane called in to discuss her evolution as a musician, and her experience being mentored by the award-winning Jaowyn and Torres Strait Islander artist Candice Lorrae in Uncle Archie Roach’s legacy program, Singing Our Futures. We also hear her new single, “Same Sky”. Noongar Yamatji woman Kirby Bentley, wh...

Join Jodi Hoffman for a solo edition of Moorditj Mag! Jodi took the time this episode to highlight First Nations music coming out of WA, while reflecting on the rich history of Moorditj Mag and RTRFM. Wayne Nannup, CEO of the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA, also joined the show to discuss his upcoming presentation of the 2025 John Toohey Oration at UWA, the importance of media presenting diverse a...

Join Jim Morrison and Tony Hansen for a brand new edition of Moorditj Mag! Yanyuwa and Wardaman woman Dr. Shellie Morris from the Northern Territory calls in to yarn. Dr. Shellie is a finalist for the Sony Music Australia Artistic Excellence Award at the 2025 Australian Women in Music Awards. As a survivor of the Stolen Generations, she reflects on the power of music and language in finding her ow...

Join Jim Morrison for a brand new edition of Moorditj Mag! David Collard (Wardong) of Wadjak and Ballardong Country, calls into yarn about stolen wages, class action, and impacts of colonisation. Then Wayne Binder from Noongar and Badimaya Country. Wayne is one of the country’s original First Nations broadcasters, and he popped in to discuss the shifting technologies into digital radio. Moorditj M...

Join Jim Morrison and Tony Hansen for a brand new edition of Moorditj Mag! AFL Freo Dockers legend Roger Hayden calls in to talk about his work for the community at the Fremantle Football Club. Then, Michael ‘Sonny’ Walters, popped in to have a yarn and reflect on an incredible AFL career (365 goals across 239 games). Moorditj Mag airs live every Thursday on RTRFM 92.1 at 11am. You can also catch...

Join Jim Morrison for a new edition of Moorditj Mag! Megan Krakouer, from Menang mob, joins the show, reporting from the 2025 Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) Summit in Garramilla (Darwin). Megan discusses the event, as well as a rally she attended regarding the death of 24-year-old Warlpiri man Kumanjayi White while detained by police. Their call als...

Join Jodi Hoffman and Jim Morrison for a new edition of Moorditj Mag! This episode Jodi and Jim delve into the recently announced redress program for WA’s Stolen Generations. The WA Government announced this week that members of the Stolen Generations will have access to $85,000, but what does this mean and what does it mean for survivors, their families and the healing that is needed across gener...

Join Jim Morrison and Tony Hansen for a new edition of Moorditj Mag! Jim and Tony touch on RTRFM’s upcoming free screening of Genocide in the Wildflower State , which Jim will be hosting as a producer of the documentary. They also discuss the recent conference and awards ceremony held by The Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) and the Council of Aboriginal Services Western Austra...

Join Jodi Hoffman for a solo edition of Moorditj Mag. Ash Penfold of Wadjak, Ballardong, Goreng (Katanning/Gnowangerup), Wongi Wangkathaa Country, Founder of Corroboree For Life, joins the show to chat to Jodi about the performing arts, including Maar Koodjal, an event taking place at Raine Square from Tuesday 27 May to Sunday 13 July. Corroboree For Life is a community-based organisation that del...

Join Jim Morrison for a new episode of Moorditj Mag! Joining Jim on the show is Megan Krakouer. Megan is from Menang Country, who joins Jim to discuss the political race and current election, she is a Noongar Justice Advocate and Senate Candidate. Jim also speaks with Jason Hunter from Nyikina, Nyul Nyul & Worora Country. Jason is a member of the Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia (IAPA), ru...

Join Jim Morrison & Tony Hansen for a new edition of Moorditj Mag! On the show is Uniting Care WA’s First Nations Cultural Advisor, Tony Calgaret of Ngadju & Wardandi Country and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Michael Chester. Listeners may know that we’ve had service providers on the show previously, but it’s important for the community to know what services are around. Also joining the show is Jaso...

Join Jim Morrison for the latest episode of Moorditj Mag! Whadjuk Noongar Elders Tina Hayden and Geri Hayden catch up with Jim, and talk about Whadjuk country, family histories, and the importance of a united Noongar identity. They also discuss the inclusion of men at birthing places on Noongar country, and Jacinta Price’s visit to Boorloo. Moorditj Mag airs live every Thursday on RTRFM 92.1 at 11...

Jim Morrison reunites with Tony Hansen for the latest episode of Moorditj Mag! After a brief catch-up, they’re joined for a chat with Noongar justice advocate and senate candidate Megan Krakouer. Moorditj Mag airs live every Thursday on RTRFM 92.1 at 11am. You can also catch Moorditj Mag on 100.9fm Noongar Radio on Fridays and Great Southern FM at 9:30am on Tuesdays and Sundays.

Join Jim Morrison for a new solo edition of Moorditj Mag! Jim talks about presenting with Tony Hansen at the SA premiere of their documentary Genocide in the Wildflower State at Adelaide Fringe. The documentary features Stolen Generation survivors recounting their experiences under these genocidal policies in Western Australia. There will also be a screening of Genocide in the Wildflower State in...

Nick Abraham returns to join Jim Morrison for a new edition of Moorditj Mag!  Gooniyandi, Walmatjarri and Bunuba Elder and prolific singer-songwriter Kankawa Nagarra calls into the show to talk about her songs and her stories ahead of her upcoming gigs at Clancy’s Fish Pub in Fremantle, April 10th and RTRFM’s In The Pines, April 13th . CEO of the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Dennis Eggington als...

Join Jim Morrison and Tony Hansen for a new edition of Moorditj Mag! First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly, from Warumungu and Larrakia mob, joins the show to discuss her report on transforming Elder care. Following the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, which found that aged care for Indigenous Australians was culturally unsafe. Andrea Kelly connected with First Natio...

Join Jim Morrison for a brand new edition of Moorditj Mag! Brett Hill, from Pingelly, member of Western Australian Aboriginal Leadership Institute joins the show to talk about the Maaman leadership program, MAAMAN DJENNA KOORL. The program has been developed collectively with local Elders and Men from Community to provide attributes that an Aboriginal man should hold. The program incorporates grou...

Join Jim Morrison & Wayne Bynder for a new edition of Moorditj Mag! Jim Morrison and Wayne Bynder touch on today being the 17th anniversary of the National Apology to Australia’s Indigenous Peoples. Mitch Tambo, from Gamilaraay mob, joins the show to discuss incorporating Gamilaraay language into his bilingual covers of ‘Classic’ Australian songs, such as “You’re The Voice” and the recently releas...

Join Jim Morrison & Patrick Egan for a new edition of Moorditj Mag! Co-host, Patrick Egan, interviews our final Noongar Warrior for the month of January, Jim Morrison. Cyndy Moody from Whadjuk Balladong mob, joins the show to discuss teaching their language and their work with Moorditj Yorga and Maaman. Adam Manovic, from Gooreng Gooreng mob, joins the show to discuss filming of “Big Backyard Quiz...

Join Jim Morrison and Tony Hansen for a brand new edition of Moorditj Mag! We continue our chat about Noongar Warriors. Chairperson of Wungering Aboriginal Corporation, Danny Ford, joins the studio to help remember our Noongar Warriors. CEO of Southern Aboriginal Corporation, Asha Bat, and Deputy CEO, Oscar Colbung, join the show to discuss the recent ORIC review where the Southern Aboriginal Corp...

Join Jim Morrison for a new, solo edition of Moorditj Mag! We continue our chat about the month of Noongar Warriors with Aunty Coleen Wheelock. Also joining the show is comedian, Fabian Woods. Fabian Woods is a performer and entertainer who brings his lived experience as a proud Noongar Wongi Yamatji man in sharing tales about life, family and work. Moorditj Mag airs live every Thursday on RTRFM 9...

Yokai! Jim Morrison and Tony Hansen return for a new year of Moorditj Mag! This week they’re joined by Patrick Egan from Wungening Aboriginal Corporation to talk about a month of Noongar Warriors. Then, a chat with Barry Winmar, Deputy Mayor of the City of Kwinana. Moorditj Mag airs live every Thursday on RTRFM 92.1 at 11am. You can also catch Moorditj Mag on 100.9fm Noongar Radio and Great Southe...

For the final episode of the year, Host, Jim Morrison is joined by Tony Hansen as they talk about their favourite music through the year. Moorditj Mag airs live every Thursday on RTRFM 92.1 at 11am. You can also catch Moorditj Mag on 100.9fm Noongar Radio and Great Southern FM on Fridays.