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Maria Marmingee Hand – Keeping Language and Spirit Strong (Goolarri Media Special) Across this five-part special, Sandy Dann speaks with Maria Marmingee Hand, respected Walmajarri woman, senior teacher, and language specialist from Fitzroy Crossing — in her first-ever radio interview. Marmingee shares her deep commitment to preserving Kimberley languages, her journey through education and communit...

🎙️ Interview: Sandy Dann with Broome Shire Candidate Peter Taylor 📅 Aired: October 14, 2025 With over three decades of life and business in Broome, Peter Taylor brings deep local experience to his campaign for re-election to the Shire of Broome Council. A former President of the Broome Chamber of Commerce, Peter has played a key role in strengthening collaboration between local organisations, Yaw...

🎙️ Interview: Sandy Dann with Broome Shire Councillor Candidate Desiree Male 📅 Aired: October 13, 2025 For over 16 years, Desiree Male has proudly served on the Shire of Broome Council, including eight years as Deputy Shire President and a term as Acting Shire President. In this chat with Sandy Dann, Desiree reflects on her family’s long legacy of public service — from her grandfather Sam Male, B...

Broome Shire Candidate Interview: Sean Cooper with Sandy Dann Sean Cooper joins Sandy Dann on Goolarri Radio to talk about his work, his passion for a safer Broome, and why he’s running again in the 2025 Shire of Broome local government elections. With a background in policing and over a decade in Broome’s security industry, Sean has been active in improving local safety — from advocating for CCTV...

Broome Shire Candidate Interview: Gary Smith with Sandy Dann Veteran educator and community advocate Gary Smith joins Sandy Dann on Goolarri Radio to talk about his campaign for the upcoming Broome Shire local government elections. With over 30 years in education across the Kimberley and now serving as Director of Madalah, Gary shares his passion for supporting Indigenous students, improving servi...

Broome Shire Candidate Interview: Philip Matsumoto with Sandy Dann Long-time community leader Philip Matsumoto joins Sandy Dann on Goolarri Radio to talk about his vision for Broome ahead of the upcoming local government elections. A former councillor with over 25 years of experience, Philip reflects on his long history of service — from representing the Dampier Ward to working with organisations...

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Sandy Dann catches up with Leanna Shoveller and Mark to talk about the Bidyadanga Culture and Music Festival, a powerful community celebration blending music, fashion, food, and culture. Leanna and Mark share how the festival has grown from a small community event into a two-part celebration — one for the Bidyadanga mob and another big show in Broome at the Convention Centre. This year’s festival...

In this inspiring interview, Goolarri Radio’s Sandy Dann catches up with Broome-born go-getter Kaimina Hoogland, now based in Perth and working with Saltwater Country Inc. and The Cultural Intelligence Project. Kaimina shares her journey from growing up in Broome in the vibrant ‘90s to building a career around cultural intelligence, empowerment, and remote work opportunities. She speaks about the...

In this fascinating chat, Radio Goolarri’s Sandy Dann reconnects with “Shell Lady” Taryn Ryan to talk all things ocean, shells, and the wonders of marine life. Broadcasting in from Perth, Taryn shares stories of her recent beach discoveries—from spotting a cuttlefish still attached to its shell to finding a real-life octopus garden in Broome! The two dive into the mysteries of cephalopods, the dif...

From surfing waves to stomping festival stages, Ash Grunwald has spent more than two decades turning gritty blues riffs into anthems that get crowds moving. He’s jammed with legends like Xavier Rudd, The Cat Empire, Jack Johnson and The Black Keys, but it’s his raw, organic live shows — just him, his guitar, that fire in the stompbox, and the crowd as his band — that have made him one of Australia...

The Pierce Brothers are back! From busking the streets of Melbourne to selling out shows around the world, the Aussie indie-folk duo have become famous for their high-energy, foot-stomping live shows and raw, heartfelt songs. Now, after a five-year break, they’re returning to one of their favourite places on earth – Broome – for Untamed Uncut (Sept 19–21). In this lively interview, Jack Pierce cha...

On this episode of Shell Talk with Sandy Dann, we’re joined by Broome’s own “Shell Lady,” Taryn Ryan. Taryn shares her passion for the fascinating world of shells — from the differences between Town Beach and Cable Beach, to behind-the-scenes access at the WA Museum’s shell collection. She explains why shells are more than just treasures to collect, highlighting their vital role in coastal ecosyst...

🎙️ On the Brekkie Morning Show, Matty J and Mikkie G sit down with two special guests – Shinju Matsuri President Lynne Bunney and Lions Club President Joy – to chat all things Shinju 2025. From the much-loved Opening Ceremony and Sammy the Dragon awakening, to the Masquerade Ball, Chinatown Feast, and the Long Table Dinner with special guest Julie Goodwin, Lynne and Joy share what’s in store for t...

Adele Peak joins Sandy to talk about exciting new initiatives led by Saltwater Country Inc and Make It Happen HQ, Australia’s first female First Nations innovation hub. From the Equaliser coaching and mentorship program supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs nationwide, to the launch of Colour Wash Co – a creative agency reclaiming narratives and amplifying Indigenous voices – Adele shares how these...

Broome has just switched on its first-ever Optus 5G tower, marking a major milestone for locals, businesses, and visitors alike! 📶 In this interview, Matty J chats with Optus Local General Manager, Dave Morrissey, about what this upgrade means for the Kimberley region and beyond. They cover: Why Broome was chosen as one of the first regional WA locations to get 5G How the upgrade will boost speed...

In this powerful conversation on Radio Goolarri, Sandy Dann sits down with Gary Fahey — former elite federal police officer, crisis intervention specialist, and mental resilience mentor — to unpack the hidden psychology behind rudeness. From being cut off in a meeting to enduring constant put-downs, rudeness isn’t just unpleasant — it can erode mental health, trigger fight-or-flight responses, and...

On this episode, Goolarri Radio’s Sandy Dann speaks with John Puertollano, founder of the Mabu Aamba initiative, and Cherie Sibosado, CEO of Aarnja, about the launch of a Kimberley-wide movement dedicated to supporting and strengthening Aboriginal men. Mabu Aamba (Yawuru for “Strong Man”) is a new network built on John’s lived experience — from decades working with men in schools, prisons, and com...

Ahead of the Bush Summit in Broome, Goolarri Radio’s Sandy Dann speaks with Jenna Clarke (Associate Editor, The Australian) about the national series of summits spotlighting the challenges and opportunities facing regional Australia. From cost of living pressures to infrastructure, agriculture, mining, and Indigenous leadership, the Bush Summit brings together politicians, community leaders, indus...

In this episode, Goolarri Radio’s Sandy Dann sits down with Anthony Watson (Kimberley Land Council) and Cherie Sibosado (CEO, Aarnja Limited) to talk about the recent AGMs of Kimberley Aboriginal organisations and the important next steps in establishing the Kimberley Aboriginal Regional Body (KARB). They reflect on 40 years of cultural and community leadership through organisations like KALACC, t...

🔥🌶 Broome, get ready — Chilli Fest 2025 is turning up the heat this Sunday at Lotteries House! 🌶🔥 From 1pm to 5pm, join us for a sizzling afternoon of food, fun, and fiery competitions: 🌶 Matso’s Community Cook-Off – this year’s showdown: Jugan Flames Netball Club vs Cable Beach Netball Club! 🌶 Chilli Eating Comp – only for the brave (and with waivers signed!) 🍨 Creative Chilli Creations – from...

Kylie Brokenshire from Lotteries House joins Matty J and Mikkie G to dish all the details on this year’s Broome Chilli Festival Family Day – happening Sunday 17 August, 1–5pm at Lotteries House. It’s a spicy afternoon of community fun with: 🌶 Matso’s Cook-Off – Jugan Flames Netball Club vs Cable Beach Netball Club 🍳 Cooking with Chilli contest 🔥 The infamous Chilli Eating Competition 🌮 Food tru...

In this Financial Counselling Corner, Sandy Dann speaks with Nathan Boyle from ASIC’s Indigenous Outreach Program about the Better and Beyond report – a national push to expand access to fair, fee-free banking. Nathan explains how thousands of low-income and First Nations customers have been stuck in high-fee accounts, the millions in refunds already secured, and why the Commonwealth Bank is under...

Broome artist and storyteller Josh Button joins Matty J in studio to share the deeply personal journey behind The Buttonverse — an animated project co-directed with filmmaker Bernadette Trench-Thiedeman. From growing up in Broome and overcoming early life challenges, to finding his voice through art, screen printing, and storytelling, Josh opens up about how his lived experiences shaped this creat...

Sandy Dann welcomes Taryn Ryan back to the studio for another heartfelt yarn about the beauty and importance of Broome’s shells. This time, the conversation touches on the serious issue of hermit crabs being removed from WA beaches for the global pet trade, and why taking too many shells from our local beaches is leaving crabs without homes. Taryn shares news about her free “Shell & Sip” tour at C...