All Programs

Talkback with Seith Fourmile

seithPresented by Bumma Bippera's Seith Fourmile. Talkback is a national talk back program which can be heard on the National Indigenous Service between 11:00am (AEST) and 12:00pm Monday to Friday. Talkback focuses on cultivating hope in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Talkback is also heard via the Pakam network and via 4RR in Charleville. Listeners can participate in the Talkback by calling on the toll-free number 1800 422 416

 

Coming soon from Noongar Radio!!

HipHopShow180x119Join Karla Hart and Kerry Reid as they present Noongar Radio's RnB Show - the ultimate show for all your urban music lovers! The girls will keep you up to date with all the goss, play your request and even have the occasional special guest join them live in the studio. Then stay tuned straight after the RnB Show for The Hip Hop Show with Jamahl Ryder and Sam Pilot-Kickett, aka the 2 Norty Broz! They bring the latest gossip and tunes from the hip hop world, as well as the latest game and movie reviews.

 

The National Indigenous News Review

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The National Indigenous News Review takes a look behind the stories making news. Using the resources of the National Indigenous News Service, the Review presents longer in-depth interviews, reports and features on issues relevant to Indigenous Australians. The program can be heard on NIRS every Saturday morning at 8:30am (AEST) via 989fm, and is also available as a podcast from the NIRS website. A new edition is available every Wednesday afternoon, and you can receive an alert via TWITTER when the latest edition is available.

 

The Mary G Show

Mary_GeddarrdyuThe Black Queen of the Kimberley - Mary G.  The Mary G show is on Wednesday 8:00pm to 11:00am (AEST). The cheeky character of Mary G promotes the culture of Broome and the Kimberley as well as discussing important issues such as reconciliation.  The Mary G Show is broadcast by Goolarri Media out of Broome.

 

 

 

Let's Talk - with Tiga Bayles

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A one hour talk back programme with Tiga Bayles, Monday to Friday 9:00am - 10:00am (AEST).  Australia's only Indigenous presented talkback programme broadcast nationally. Hard hitting news and current affairs. Tiga talks to those in or making Indigenous news.  Let's Talk is broadcast by 98.9Fm out of Brisbane.

 

 

 

Blackchat with Paulette Whitton

Paulette_resizePresented by Koori Radio's Paulette Whitton. Blackchat is Koori Radio's flagship News and Current Affairs program and you can hear an hour of Paulette's program on the National Indigenous Radio Service between 10:00am-11:00am (AEST) Monday to Friday. Paulette speaks with important voices from Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community through to politicians and visiting overseas guests.

 

 

 

Sweet Science

Anthony_Mundine_Sweet_SciencePresented by Brad Cook every Monday night at 6:00pm to 8:00pm (AEST). The  national boxing program with a focus on Indigenous boxing history and current news, interviews, and plenty of laughs. Opposite pictured Indigenous boxer Anthony Mundine.  Sweet Science is broadcast by Gadigal on Koori Radio (93.7Fm) out of Sydney.

 

 

 

Murri Voices

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Lloyd Wyles usually hosts Murri Voices Mondays and Fridays from 1:00pm (AEST) and on Thursday from noon (AEST).  Murri Voices is a current affairs program that deals with issues on a local and national level that affect the local Indigenous community. This includes education, health, political issues, arts and sport. Murri Voices is broadcast by 4K1G out of Townsville.

 

 

 

From the Bush

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From the Bush can be heard every Thursday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm (AEST). From the Bush provides remote community news and is broadcast by 4K1G 107.1Fm out of Townsville.

 

 

 

 

Country Affairs

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The lovely Sandy Dann hosts Country Affairs LIVE from 12:00pm - 1:00pm (AEST) every Monday, Tuesday and Friday.  Sandy Dann focuses on Indigenous current affairs, lifestyle stories, community information and topics that effect day to day life of Indigenous people across the Kimberley and the nation. Country Affairs is broadcast by Goolarri Media out of Broome.

 

 

 

The Youth Show

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The Youth Show is broadcast every Thursday night at 7:00pm (AEST). The show promotes issues concerning Indigenous youth including culture, history, youth news and music. For information call 98.9 Fm Brisbane on (07) 3892 0100 and contributions are welcomed. The Youth Show is produced by the AAA Training team and is broadcast by 98.9Fm out of Brisbane.

 

 

 

Straight from the Strait

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Straight from the Strait is on every Tuesday from 1:00pm to 2:00pm (AEST). The program allows the local community an opportunity to have a voice, share their culture and to educate and inform Indigenous and non Indigenous people. The program is broadcast by 4MW and The Torres Strait Islander Media Association (TSIMA) from Thursday Island.

 

 

 

SBS Aboriginal Program

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Michelle Lovegrove currently hosts the program which is broadcast every Wednesday 12:00pm - 1:00pm (AEST). Each program has a national focus on events and issues that affect the Indigenous community. Traditional and contemporary music and, when possible, live performances are regular features.

 

 

 

Black is Black

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Black is Black is broadcast by Bumma Biperra every Wednesday from 1:00pm - 2:00pm (AEST).  Bumma Biperra has a variety of programs including the popular Talk Black and Black Shift, as well as being a part of the regular Laura Festival broadcasts.   Bumma Biperra continues to deliver a 24 hour radio service for the local Indigenous and non-Indigenous community in the Cairns area.

 

 

AFL Indigenous Broadcasting

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The National Indigenous Radio Service broadcasts AFL live to regional and remote areas across Australia. For more details check our AFL link on the main menu.

 

Top 20 Country Countdown

Troy_Cassar-Daley_Custom_2Dan Rennie presents the Top 20 Country Countdown every Sunday and Monday.  Call 98.9 Fm on (07) 38920100  for more details or check the NIRS programme guide.  The king of Australian country, Troy Cassar-Daley, just one of the many Indigenous artists featured on the top 20.

 

 

 

Blues with a Feeling

ShakeyShaun-blues_with_feelingBlues with a Feeling is produced & presented by "Shakey" Shaun Bindley and is Broadcasted to over 120 stations around Australia via the National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS). Blues with a Feeling is broadcast every Monday 8:00pm - 1:00am (AEST) by 98.9Fm out of Brisbane.

 

 

 

Afternoons with Bala B and Big Kev

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Every Wednesday afternoon 2:00pm - 4:00pm (AEST) the National Indigenous Radio Service brings you Afternoons with TEABBA, broadcast from Darwin through the Top End Aboriginal Bush Broadcasting Association (TEABBA) network. The TEABBA Radio Network is a collective of over 30 community radio stations or Remote Indigenous Broadcast Service (RIBS) and our coverage brings you Bala B and Big Kev.

 

 

 

The Culture Show

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The Culture Show is broadcast by Umeewarra Media Radio on 5UMA 89.1 Fm. The main studios are in Port Augusta, South Australia and the signal is received in Port Augusta, Stirling North, Quorn, Hawker, Port Germein, Port Pirie and Whyalla.

 

Deadly Sounds

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Deadly Sounds is a weekly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music program presented by Rhoda Roberts. Deadly Sounds can be heard every Tuesday 4:00pm - 5:00pm (AEST). Rhoda Roberts is a journalist, actor and author. The program features music, culture, information and sport. Deadly Sounds is produced by Gavin Jones Communications and is broadcast by Gadigal 93.7Fm out of Sydney.

 

Indigenous Hip Hop Show

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The Indigenous Hip Hop Show is hosted by Munkimuk and is the only show in the nation that exclusively features interviews & music from Indigenous hip hop artists. The Indigenous Hip Hop Show can be heard every Tuesday 5:05pm - 6:00pm (AEST) and is broadcast by Gadigal 93.7Fm out of Sydney.

 

The Request Show

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Every Sunday night at 7:00pm - 12:00am (AEST), Uncle Pete presents The Request Show. Originally the show was set-up to connect inmates with their families and the for many people this show is the only way they have to communicate. If you would like to request a song contact Peter Hill at 98.9Fm on (07) 3892 0100. The Request Show is broadcast by 98.9Fm out of Brisbane.

 

 

 

Strictly Country

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Strictly Country is hosted by Warren H. Williams every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30pm - 12:30am (AEST). Warren was a winner at the 2009 Country Music Awards, held in Tamworth, for The Bush Ballad of the Year. Strictly Country is broadcast by the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (CAAMA), which is based in Alice Springs.

 

98.9FM Brekky Show

Dan_Rennie_2Dan Rennie, 2008 Australian Country Music Peoples Choice Awards winner for Most Popular Country Music DJ wakes you up every Monday to Friday morning from 5:00am - 9:00am (AEST). Keeping you up to date on what's happening nationally with all your country music highlights, music & gossip. The Brekky Show is broadcast by 98.9Fm out of Brisbane.

 

 

 

Bush Breakfast

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Bush Breakfast can be heard every Sunday morning from 5:30pm - 10:00pm (AEST) and is broadcast by 98.9Fm out of Brisbane. Bush Breakfast is hosted by Dusty Fraser and features bush poetry, interviews with artists and focusing on issues affecting country and city people.

 

Waljuwaa Radio

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Waljuwaa Radio broadcasts out of Kalumburu, in far north Western Australia, through the PAKAM media group. The show broadcasts every Monday afternoon from 3:00pm - 4:00pm (AEST).

 

 

 

Wangki's Music Show

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Wangki's Music Show is broadcast by the Wangki Yupurnanupurru Radio Station every Wednesday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (AEST). The Wangki Yupurnanupurru Radio Station is located in Fitzroy Crossing and is also a member of the PAKAM media group.

 

TEABBA's Blu Thunda

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Blu Thunda is an R & B, rap, rock, hip-hop and reggae request show hosted by Billy T. Blu Thunda is broadcast every Friday and Saturday night from 12:00am - 5:30am (AEST).  Billy T's email address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

Larrakia's Blues and Roots Show

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Every Saturday from 3:00pm - 6:30pm (AEST), Josh Thomas hosts the Blues and Roots Show. For more information about the Blues and Roots Show please call (08) 89482711.

 

Gumala Network

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Gumala radio is hosted by Tatum Lockyer and can be heard on the National Indigenous Radio Service. Gumala Radio's studio is situated in Gumala's head office in Tom Price. Gumala Radio is currently broadcasting to the following towns and communities: Tom Price, Paraburdoo, Onslow, Roebourne, Wakathuni Community, Bellary Springs Community and Youngaleena Community. Tom Price is located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, east of Exmouth.

 

Looma (RIBS)

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Looma Radio is a Remote Indigenous Broadcast Service (RIBS) transmitting out of Looma, in far north Western Australia. Looma broadcasts via the PAKAM media group on the frequency 106.1Fm. The show can be heard every Monday afternoon 4:00pm - 5:00pm (AEST). Looma is located south of Derby, half way between Broome and Fitzroy Crossing.

 

Bidyadanga (RIBS)

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Bidyadanga radio is a Remote Indigenous Broadcast Service transmitting out of Bidyadanga/La Grange, in far north Western Australia, near Broome. Bidyadanga broadcasts via the PAKAM media group on the frequency 106.1Fm. The show can be heard every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon 4:00pm - 5:00pm (AEST).

 

 


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