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Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast
Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.
Episodes
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastGirls from Oz: Changing Lives Through Music
In this episode, MJ speaks with Kylie Lee-Archer from Girls from Oz, a charity helping children in remote communities access singing, dancing and performing…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastScabies Outbreak: Health Workers Go Door to Door in Aurukun
In this episode, MJ speaks with Dr Allison Hempenstall and Public Health Advanced Health Worker Sawee Bero about the scabies outbreak in Aurukun. The team are…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastMareeba Shire: More Than Just Coffee and Sunshine
In this episode, MJ speaks with Lenore Wyatt, Chair of Mareeba Tourism, about the recent Queensland Information Centre Association conference hosted in the…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDementia and the People Who Care for Us with Gerald Quigley
Dementia and the People Who Care for Us Caring for someone with dementia can be a full-time job, often leaving carers with little time for themselves, exercise…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastCan Dancing Help You Live a Happier, Healthier Life?
In this episode, MJ speaks with Ulrike Nicholls, President of the Spanish Club of Far North Queensland and founder of Dance 4 Life FNQ, about a new initiative…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastScabies and Skin Infections: A Community-Wide Skin Check in Aurukun
In this episode, MJ speaks with Dr Allison Hempenstall about increasing concerns around scabies, skin sores and fungal infections in Aurukun as the weather…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDrum Infinity Mugendai Celebrates 10 Years of Taiko Drumming
In this episode, MJ chats with Chisa Hasegawa from the Cape York Weekly about her passion for Japanese taiko drumming and the Cairns group, Drum Infinity…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDan Bourchier: The Stories Behind The Elders
In this episode of Stars and Stories, Lauren Grace speaks with award-winning journalist and author Dan Bourchier about his book, The Elders. Dan shares how the…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastHerberton Jacaranda Festival: A Weekend of Purple, Music and Family Fun
Herberton Jacaranda Festival: A Weekend of Purple, Music and Family Fun In this episode, MJ chats with Ros about Herberton's Jacaranda Festival and the weekend…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastSkin Sores or a Sore Throat? Here's Why You Should Get Them Checked
Skin Sores or a Sore Throat? Here's Why You Should Get Them Checked In this episode, MJ speaks with Dr Allison Hempenstall, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastGet Ready Queensland: Johnathan Thurston Has an Important Message
What can you do now to prepare for cyclone and flood season, before a warning is issued? Get Ready Queensland Ambassador Johnathan Thurston joins MJ to talk…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastA New $35.4 Million Primary Healthcare Centre for Pormpuraaw
In this episode, MJ speaks with Rex O’Rourke, Chief Executive of the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, about the new $35.4 million Pormpuraaw…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastA New Chapter for the Tablelands: Meet Mayor Kevin Cardew
A New Chapter for the Tablelands: Meet Mayor Kevin Cardew In this episode, MJ speaks with Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Kevin Cardew about his first…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastProstate Checkups: What Happens After an Elevated PSA?
In this episode, Michael speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about prostate checkups and what can happen when a PSA test comes back…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastYour Guide to the Mapoon Barra Bash
In this episode, MJ speaks with Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council CEO Chad King about the Barra Bash and what's planned for the big fishing weekend. Chad talks…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastGems, Music, Markets, Movies and Mountain Bikes: What's On? with Greg Bowden
In this episode, MJ chats with Greg Bowden, General Manager Placemaking at Tablelands Regional Council, about some of the things happening across the…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastCurious Kai Asks Why: Wildlife, Scientists and Big Questions
In this episode, MJ speaks with Dr Sarah Pye, the author of Curious Kai Asks Why, a children's book that follows Kai and her mum as they travel around…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastGetting Up Close with Victor the Cassowary with Dr Graham Lauriston
In this episode, MJ speaks with Dr Graham Lauriston from Tropical Vets Atherton about cassowaries and a very unusual member of his team, a cassowary skeleton…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastBringing Film Opportunities to Regional Queensland
In this episode, Mark speaks with actor and filmmaker Steve Bastoni at the Outback by the Sea Short Film Festival in Normanton. Steve talks about his career…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastThe 2026 Barra Bash Results Are In
The Barra Bash may be over, but Doug Austin has plenty to report after a huge weekend at Lake Tinaroo. A total of 101 fish were caught, including 49…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastCan Melatonin Help Beat Jet Lag?
Can Melatonin Help Beat Jet Lag? In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about jet lag and what happens to your body…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastThe Barra Bash Is Back at Lake Tinaroo
The Barra Bash Is Back at Lake Tinaroo In this episode, MJ speaks with Doug Austin about the return of the Barra Bash at Lake Tinaroo and everything happening…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastFrom Kansas to the Tablelands: The Baritone Who Found Home
In this episode, MJ chats with American/Australian baritone Don Windsor, who has gone from growing up on a farm in Kansas to performing in musical theatre…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastThe Full Moon, The Moon Man and One Very Good Lesson
In this episode, MJ speaks with Ian Maclean from Night Sky Secrets about the upcoming full moon and the fascinating stories connected to it. Ian shares the…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastShingles Isn't Just an Older Person's Problem
Shingles Isn't Just an Older Person's Problem In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about the rise in shingles cases…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastCould Vitamin B3 Help Manage Glaucoma?
Could Vitamin B3 Help Manage Glaucoma? In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about new research into glaucoma and…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastBuilding Resilience Through Rugby League and Connection with Tamika Upton
Building Resilience Through Rugby League and Connection In this episode, MJ speaks with Tamika Upton about her involvement in a partnership between the School…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastKnow the Signs of a Stroke: Remember FAST
In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about recognising the warning signs of a stroke and why acting quickly…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastCelebrating 50 Years Deadly in Wujal Wujal
Celebrating 50 Years Deadly in Wujal Wujal Black Star Radio's Mark Hogan takes you to Wujal Wujal for the community's 2026 NAIDOC Week celebration, marking 50…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastHonouring the Story of Mapoon with Chad King, CEO of the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council
In this episode, MJ speaks with Chad King, CEO of the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council, about the unveiling of a new statue that honours an important chapter in…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastA Career with Purpose in the Queensland Ambulance Service
In this episode, MJ speaks with Trent Jackson, Executive Manager of the Queensland Ambulance Service Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastKeeping Families Together When It Matters Most
In this episode, MJ speaks with Natalie Gardner, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities North Australia, about the vital support the organisation provides to…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastWhat Makes a Fear Turn Into a Phobia?
In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about the difference between everyday fears and genuine phobias. From snakes…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastBe Crocwise, Be Cancer Aware
Getting a health check could save your life. In this conversation with Black Star Radio's MJ, Trish from Gidgee Healing talks about the Be Crocwise, Be Cancer…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastThe Return of Diphtheria in Australia
The Return of Diphtheria in Australia In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about the return of diphtheria in…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastWhy Luke Carroll Is Heading to Yarrabah
Why Luke Carroll Is Heading to Yarrabah Luke Carroll is heading to Yarrabah as part of the six-week Youth Health Festival. In this conversation with Black Star…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastAvocados, Baby Animals and a Celebration of Women in Agriculture
In this episode, MJ speaks with Vicki Baylis from the Atherton Tablelands Agricultural Society about what's shaping up to be another exciting Atherton Show…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastMen’s Mental Fitness: Why Checking In Matters
In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about Men's Mental Health Month and the importance of looking beyond physical…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastFrom Tasmania to Black Star: A Listener’s Story
In this episode, MJ chats with Bradley from Tasmania, a long-time Black Star listener tuning in from one of the most remote parts of the country. Living on…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastFibre: The Most Overlooked Part of a Healthy Diet
In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about why fibre may be one of the most important, and most overlooked, parts…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDiphtheria Is Back: What You Need to Know with Dr Helen Pedgrift
In this episode, MJ speaks with Dr Helen Pedgrift about the re-emergence of diphtheria in parts of Australia and why health experts are paying close attention…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastA Queensland Day Reflection with Bush Poet Bob Pacey
In this episode, MJ speaks with bush poet Bob Pacey about Queensland Day and what makes the Sunshine State so special to those who call it home. Drawing on…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastWalking on Country with the Black Spirit Dog Tour with Joe Callope
In this episode, MJ speaks with Joe Callope about the story behind his Black Spirit Dog Tour in Chillagoe and the connection to Country at the centre of it…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastCould Lavender Oil Help You Sleep Better?
In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about the long-standing use of lavender oil and why it’s still trusted by so…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastFrom 2005 to Today: The Family Behind Malanda Bakery
In this episode, MJ speaks with Debbie and Ashley from Malanda Bakery about building a local business that has now been serving the community for more than 21…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastCould an Egg a Day Support Brain Health?
In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about new research linking regular egg consumption to a lower risk of…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastCould Your Medication Be Affecting Your Energy?
This week on Stars and Stories, Gerald Quigley explains why vitamin B12 is essential — and how some common medications may lower your levels. Vitamin B12 plays…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDancing Around the World from Mareeba
In this episode, MJ speaks with Ibina, a long-time dance teacher from Mareeba who is sharing her love of African dance with people around the world…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastFar North Queensland Pet Groomer Named National Award Finalist Again
Far North Queensland Pet Groomer Named National Award Finalist Again In this episode, MJ speaks with Jason from Tablelands Mobile Pet Services, who is once…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDavid Kempton MP, State Member for Cook on Youth Crime, Roads, and Community Frustration
In this episode, MJ speaks with David Kempton MP, State Member for Cook, about some of the biggest concerns currently facing Far North Queensland communities…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastCreating Space for the Next Generation of First Nations Designers featuring Dr. Grace Lillian Lee
In this episode, Lauren Grace speaks with Dr. Grace Lillian Lee, founder of First Nations Fashion and Design, about the journey behind her work and the purpose…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastMareeba Anzac Round: Great Northern Bullriding Is Back
In this episode, MJ speaks with Peter Brown from the Great Northern Bullriding Series about the upcoming Mareeba Anzac Round of the Great Northern Bullriding…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastLow Vitamin C: More Common Than You Think
This week on Stars and Stories, Gerald Quigley unpacks surprising findings from a large hospital study on vitamin C levels. Out of 12,000 tests, around…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastScams Are Getting Smarter, Here’s What to Watch For
In this episode, Lauren Grace speaks with Alex Price-Busch, a First Nations financial counsellor from ICAN, about the scams currently affecting communities…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastOld Faithful: Alive and Accounted For with David Kempton MP
Old Faithful: Alive and Accounted For In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ speaks with David Kempton MP, State Member for Cook to get an update on Old…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastWhat’s Happened to Old Faithful? Questions Without Answers
In this episode, MJ speaks with Elder Alwyn Lyall about a situation unfolding in Lakefield National Park and concerns he has raised about the removal of…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastWhy Tea Before Bed Might Actually Help You Sleep
This week on Stars and Stories, Gerald Quigley explores something simple many of us grew up with, having a cup of tea to wind down. But there’s more to it than…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastWhen Nothing Feels Wrong, But Something Is
This week on Stars and Stories, Gerald Quigley shares a powerful reminder about heart health , and why feeling “fine” doesn’t always mean you are. He recounts…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastHow the Wet Weather Is Affecting the Tablelands
How the Wet Weather Is Affecting the Tablelands This week on Stars and Stories, MJ speaks with Rod Marti, Mayor of the Tablelands Regional Council about the…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastAfter a Cyclone: Clean-Up Comes With Hidden Health Risks
After a Cyclone: Clean-Up Comes With Hidden Health Risks This week on Stars and Stories, MJ speaks with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Public…