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National Indigenous current affairs program, focusing on issues of importance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Broadcast locally and nationally through the National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS), the program features interviews and discussions that inform, educate and engage audiences on key community, cultural, and social issues.
Let’s Talk Business is proudly sponsored by the University of Queensland.
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LET'S TALK - UNCLE JEFF TIMOR
He calls himself JT and is a well-known figure in his hometown Mackay. As he approaches his 80th year, Uncle Jeff shows no sign of slowing down. Karen Dorante spoke to him about his life in the sugar town, community work and working in radio.
Listen >>LET'S TALK - CHRIS JOHNSON - Brownlow Medal ceremony
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 […]
Listen >>LET'S TALK - JAMES SAUNDERS
Fighting for Country is an account of the life of Australia’s first Aboriginal to be a commissioned officer. Karen Dorante talks to James Saunders, the nephew of trailblazer, Reg Saunders.
Listen >>LET'S TALK - Dion Devow
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 […]
Listen >>LET'S TALK - ROB MONAGHAN
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 […]
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