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On this week’s Deadly Choices Radio , we’re joined by Deadly Choices ambassador Edrick Lee, alongside Elizabeth and Valma from the Public Health team at the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health. We discover from them both the importance of lung cancer screening for Mob, breaking down what the test is, who can get it, what it involves, and why early detection matters. The team also share where scr...

A former senior executive with Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry, Edward Monaei, speaks openly about claims the Queensland Government is removing Indigenous peoples from boards and leadership roles within departments.  Termed Project Invisibility, Mr Monaei invites the Queensland Premier to sit down and have real dialogue with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The post LET’S TALK...

Special Envoy for Remote Communities, Marion Scrymgour joins Let’s Talk to talk about her role.  She is serving a second term as the Member for Lingiari, the second largest electorate in Australia.   The post LET’S TALK-MARION SCRYMGOUR appeared first on Triple A .

Senior Yagara custodian, Gaja Kerry Charlton, joins Let’s Talk with the latest on their campaign to protect Barrambin after police evicted Goori Embassy in the early hours of Thursday morning.  Aunty Kerry told Karen Dorante, says claims that embassy residents have created safety issues on the site are fantasy. The post LET’S TALK – GAJA KERRY CHARLTON appeared first on Triple A...

As part of our partnership with UQ Indigenous Business Hub, Let’s Talk puts the spotlight on artist and First Nations business owner, Michael Connolly.  For three decades Michael and his wife have run souvenir business Dreamtime Kullilla Art Centre out of their home, from markets and online.  He told Karen Dorante about the challenges and rewards from being your own boss. The post LET’...

What’s in the budget.  Karen Dorante goes through some of the key takeaways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and regions.  The post LET’S TALK- QUEENSLAND STATE BUDGET appeared first on Triple A .

Kinchela Boys Home survivor and a descendent of a survivor join Let’s Talk to talk about their visit to Brisbane.  Uncle Richard Campbell and Paulette Whitton, share with Karen Dorante their stories and the work of the Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation.   The post LET’S TALK – KINCHELA BOYS HOME ABORIGINAL CORPORATION appeared first on Triple A .

As part of an ongoing series with Indigenous Business Hub at UQ, Karen Dorante speaks to First Nations businesswoman, Sinead Singh.  She talks about her life, family and how she became the entrepreneur she is today. The post LET’S TALK – SINEAD SINGH appeared first on Triple A .

National Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People. Sue -Anne Hunter talks about child safety matters in NT and Queensland. She also spoke to Karen Dorante about the next steps ahead when the commission becomes a reality on July 1. The post LET’S TALK – Sue Anne Hunter appeared first on Triple A .

From dancing to employment and training, Lani Blanco-Francis talks about her career with NAISDA, Qantas and Insurance Australia.  She’s started her own GTO to help build a skilled First Nations workforce across New South Wales.  Lani told Karen Dorante so hopes to extend to Queensland and ACT. The post LET’S TALK-LANI BLANCO- FRANCIS appeared first on Triple A .

A love story told entirely in Yolgnu matha has won a major award at the Sydney Film Festival. Maŋutji (Catching Eyes) was written and directed by Siena Stubbs. The short film won the Dendy Award for Best Live Action Short.  Karen Dorante spoke to Seina to talk about the win.  Former Brisbane Broncos and Queensland Origin player, Jharah Yow Yeh previews the 2 nd  game of the 2026 State of Origin se...

First Nations photographer, Lewis Bin Doraho, talks about how what started out as a hobby is now an obsession.  He shared with Karen Dorante the responsibility he feels to capture and record our stories and the challenges he faced in setting up his own business.   The post LET’S TALK – LEWIS BIN DORAHO appeared first on Triple A .

The Queen of Pop joins Let’s Talk to talk about her upcoming show at QPAC’s Clancestry.  Karen Dorante spoke to Jess about becoming a mother, her career and starting her own label . The post LET’S TALK-JESS MAUBOY appeared first on Triple A .

Two weeks after the Walk for Truth delegation arrived in Canberra, Karen Dorante catches up with organiser, Travis Lovett. He talks about how he felt when he met the Prime Minister, and others along the way. The post LET’S TALK – WALK FOR TRUTH DEBRIEF appeared first on Triple A .

SNAICC CEO, Catherine Liddle, calls on the Queensland government to work genuinely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and peoples following the findings of the Commission of Inquiry into the state’s child protection system.  She spoke to Karen Dorante about her concerns around recommendations that go against established evidence to reduce the over-representation of Indige...

First Nations journalist, Jacob McQuire joins Let’s Talk to yarn about a show he co-hosts on the ABC.  Karen Dorante asked him about his journalism, Nesia Today and the stories his team cover. The post Let’s Talk – Jacob McQuire appeared first on Triple A .

In this episode of Deadly Choices Radio – Petero Civoniceva Talks Origin, Broncos & Deadly Choices! This week on Deadly Choices Radio, we’re joined by rugby league legend and Deadly Choices Ambassador, Petero Civoniceva. With State of Origin Game 2 just around the corner, Petero shares his thoughts on the series so far, what he’s expecting from both sides, and whether Queensland ca...

As part of an ongoing partnership with UQ Indigenous Business Hub, Karen Dorante speaks to Amanda Hayman, founder of Aboriginal Art Co, Blacklash and Magpie Goose about her story. The post LET’S TALK – AMANDA HAYMAN appeared first on Triple A .

Let’s Talk continues its focus on the traditional owners fight to stop the construction of an Olympic stadium on Barrambin/Victoria Park.  Karen Dorante talks to journalist Karina Hogan about the actions of authorities who turned up to the park in the early hours of Monday morning to move the camp Goori. We also feature an interview with Gaja Kerry Charlton with NIRS journalist, Mark Hides. ...

The historic Mabo decision is a key focus of the annual AIATSIS Summit.  Today on Let’s Talk Karen Dorante speaks to AIATSIS CEO, Len Hill, about Mabo, the summit and the work of the institute. The post LET’S TALK – LEN HILL appeared first on Triple A .

On DC Radio (Deadly Choices Radio) today Lucky Zeniou aims to educate and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families – to stop smoking or vaping, to eat healthy and to exercise regularly, get support you need to tackle smoking and enjoy the health benefits and money you could be saving or putting into better use, like taking the f...

Niki Mackie shares with us his love for weaving and tells us the type of materials he prefers to use, we also find out who inspired him to take up weaving. The post LET’S TALK – Niki Mackie appeared first on Triple A .

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. Dre Daniels is here to share information about the upcoming NIDA Pathways Program this July. This is a fantastic opportunity for...

First Nations men Kaava Watson, Quaden Georgetown and Karen Dorante are joined by Jeremy Donovan who shares his story of addiction and healing. The post LET’S TALK – MEN’S BUSINESS PART 2 appeared first on Triple A .

Torres Strait Regional Authority chair, George Nona, talks about key issues of Zenadth Kes including a symposium on traditional languages, illegal fishing boats and State of Origin. The post LET’S TALK – GEORGE NONA appeared first on Triple A .