Shows / Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast
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 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…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDementia Isn’t Just an Older Person’s Condition
This week on Stars and Stories, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley to talk about something many people don’t realise is increasing — young onset dementia. Around…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastArt with Purpose: Stories Woven from the Sea with Jimmy J Thaiday
This week on Stars and Stories, MJ speaks with Jimmy J Thaiday — an artist turning ocean waste into powerful cultural storytelling. Growing up on Yam Island…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastMigraines – More Than “Just a Headache”
On Stars and Stories, MJ sits down with Gerald Quigley to unpack migraines — and why they’re very different from a standard headache. Gerald explains that…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastStress and the Heart: The Cost We Don’t Talk About
On Stars and Stories, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley for a timely conversation about heart health — and the very real impact stress is having on Australians…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastSleeping Through the Warning Signs
On Stars & Stories, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley for an important conversation about sleep — and why poor sleep can be more dangerous than many people…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastWhy Staying Connected Matters as We Age
MJ and Gerald Quigley dive into an important and often overlooked topic — social frailty — and what it means for health, wellbeing, and long-term cognitive…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastComfort Food, Balance and Enjoying What You Eat
In a lighter and more playful episode, MJ and Gerald Quigley chat about food preferences, comfort meals, and what our go-to foods might say about us — without…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastHoliday Travel Health: Medications, Gut Health and Preparation
In this episode, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley — practising Community Pharmacist and Accredited Master Herbalist — for a practical chat about travelling with…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastWhen to Seek Fertility Help: A Conversation with Gerald Quigley
When to Seek Fertility Help: A Conversation with Gerald Quigley 1 in 6 couples in Australia experience fertility challenges — and it’s a topic that needs more…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastA Common-Sense Guide to Healthy Eating with Gerald Quigley
A Common-Sense Guide to Healthy Eating Forget the trends — true healthy eating is simpler than you think. In this episode, Gerald Quigley breaks down the…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDrowning Prevention with Penny Larsen
In this episode, MJV speaks with Penny Larsen, National Manager of Education at Royal Life Saving Australia, about the heartbreaking reality of child drownings…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastInternational Men's Day with Gerald Quigley
This week, MJ sat down with Pharmacist and Master Herbalist Gerald Quigley for an honest chat about International Men’s Day — and the power of simply opening…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastNavigating Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug Challenges with Commissioner Ivan Frkovic
In this episode, MJ is joined in the studio by Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic for a powerful conversation about the rising challenges of…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastHeart Health and Hidden Warning Signs in Women with Gerald Quigley
In this important episode, MJ sits down with Gerald Quigley to uncover surprising — and potentially life-saving — truths about heart health in women. Gerald…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastShining a Light on the Many Fur Babies in Need of Forever Homes
In this heartfelt episode, MJ chats with Jennifer from the Mareeba Animal Refuge to shine a light on the many fur babies in need of forever homes. With over 30…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastWhy Teenagers Are Drowning — And What We Can Do
Why Teenagers Are Drowning — And What We Can Do It’s a shocking trend many parents aren’t aware of: drowning rates among teenagers in Australia are on the…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastGetting Stung by the Facts, the Weird and Wonderful World of Jellyfish with Dr Jaz Lawes
Getting Stung by the Facts with Dr Jaz Lawes, the Weird and Wonderful World of Jellyfish On this special World Jellyfish Day episode, Lauren is joined by Dr…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastFighting for Fair Freight: Cape York Weekly’s Award-Winning Story
Fighting for Fair Freight: Cape York Weekly’s Award-Winning Story In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ catches up with former Cape York Weekly editor…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastGetting Help Sooner: A New Era in Healthcare with Gerald Quigley
In this episode of Let’s Talk Health, pharmacist and Master Herbalist Gerald Quigley joins MJB to explore a new initiative making waves in Queensland — the…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastGet Ready Queensland with Johnathan Thurston
Get Ready Queensland with Johnathan Thurston In this episode, of Stars and Stories MJ is joined by rugby league legend and Get Ready Queensland Ambassador…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastLet’s Talk Health: Why Your Kidneys Matter with Gerald Quigley
Did you know you can lose up to 90% of your kidney function before you feel unwell? In this Stars and Stories episode, MJ is joined by pharmacist and master…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastLet’s Talk Health: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In this episode, MJ is joined by pharmacist and master herbalist Gerald Quigley to discuss breast cancer—the most common cancer affecting Australian women…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians with Gerald Quigley
In this episode, MJ is joined by pharmacist and master herbalist Gerald Quigley for an eye-opening conversation about dementia—now the leading cause of death…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastBehind the Music with Budjerah: Songwriting, Success, and Sharing His Voice
In anticipation of his upcoming performance at the Dream Aloud Festival in Cairns (18 October, 2025), Jayden Marott caught up with ARIA award-winning artist…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDo It for the Mob: Aunty Jill Gallagher on Bowel Cancer Screening
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Aunty Jill Gallagher joins MJ for a heartfelt conversation about bowel cancer—and why screening matters. A proud…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastWhat Is Your Headache or Migraine Telling You? with Gerald Quigley
In this episode of Stars and Stories on Black Star Radio, MJ is joined by pharmacist and Master Herbalist Gerald Quigley to talk about something millions of…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastStarting the Conversation. R U OK?
In this episode of Stars and Stories on Black Star Radio, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley — a practising Community Pharmacist and Accredited Herbalist — to…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastMake a Difference: Why Organ Donation Matters with Gerald Quigley
In this episode, Gerald Quigley joins Michael to talk about a topic many of us avoid — organ and tissue donation. But the reality is, 80 out of 100 Australians…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDrowning in the Data: What You Need to Know This Summer with Dr Jaz Lawes
With summer just around the corner, drowning stats are rising — and Dr Jaz Lawes joins MJ to break it all down. There’s good news for toddlers: thanks to…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastSleep Smarter, Not Longer with Gerald Quigley
Sleep isn’t just downtime — it’s actually one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. In this chat, pharmacist and Master Herbalist Gerald…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastLet’s talk shingles with Gerald Quigley
In this episode of Stars and Stories, pharmacist and master herbalist Gerald Quigley joins Michael to talk all things shingles — a condition that’s more common…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastSavannah in the Round: Why Everyone's Talking About It
Savannah in the Round: Why Everyone's Talking About It Camping under the stars, dancing to the Zac Brown Band, and soaking up three days of country, rock, and…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastUnlocking the Past, Embracing the Future: Inside Kowanyama’s Digital Knowledge Centre
Unlocking the Past, Embracing the Future: Inside Kowanyama’s Digital Knowledge Centre In this special encore episode of Stars and Stories, MJ chats with Mark…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastHow Healthy Are Your Kidneys? with Gerald Quigley
How Healthy Are Your Kidneys? Gerald Quigley Breaks It Down In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ chats with pharmacist and master herbalist Gerald Quigley…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastGardens, Galas, and Giving Back with Norma Maloney
Gardens, Galas, and Giving Back with Norma Maloney In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ catches up with Norma Maloney to chat about two big community…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastBehind the Lines: What It Takes to Run a Multinational Defence Exercise
What do 35,000 military personnel from 19 countries have to do with Far North Queensland? A lot, actually. In this encore episode, MJ chats with Group Captain…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastKnow the Signs. Save a Life.
Know the Signs. Save a Life. Stroke can happen at any age — and when it strikes, every second counts. In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ chats with…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastKeep Moving, Keep Smiling — Dance with Ibina
Keep Moving, Keep Smiling — Dance with Ibina At 78 years young, Ibina Cundell is proving that age is no barrier to movement, joy, and connection. In this…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastBody Image in a Digital World: Support for Teens and Families
Body Image in a Digital World: Support for Teens and Families Let’s talk about body image. In this episode of Stars and Stories, Gerald Quigley and MJ discuss…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastHave the yarn that could save a life.
Have the yarn that could save a life. This week on Stars and Stories, MJ chats with Lauren Ginders from DonateLife to clear up the confusion around organ and…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastThe countdown is on to Dream Aloud!
The countdown is on to Dream Aloud! Black Star caught up with Flora Wong from Qld Music Trails to talk about what’s coming up for this year’s Dream Aloud…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastOpening the doors for Regional Women in Music
Opening the doors for Regional Women in Music. It highlights everyone. That’s how Elly Hanlon described the Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) — an event…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastFriday, August 01, 2025 Spot the Signs: Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
Missed National Diabetes Week? Let’s catch up. Michael chats with Gerald Quigley — pharmacist, Master Herbalist, and Black Star regular — about the rising…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastRethinking Home — Christine Doan on People Purpose Place
Rethinking Home — Christine Doan on People Purpose Place What if housing wasn’t just about shelter, but about creating shared community? In this episode, MJ…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast75 Years Strong — Living and Breathing the Rodeo with President Peter Brown
75 Years Strong — Living and Breathing the Rodeo with President Peter Brown The 2025 Mareeba Rodeo was a huge success and President Peter Brown caught up with…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastCaring for Sea Country — with Brooke Owens from the TUMRA Program
Caring for Sea Country — with Brooke Owens from the TUMRA Program In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ speaks with Brooke Owens, TUMRA Program Manager at…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastStill a Queen — Rodeo Stories with Deputy Mayor of Mareeba, Lenore Wyatt
Still a Queen — Rodeo Stories with Deputy Mayor of Mareeba, Lenore Wyatt In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ catches up with Lenore Wyatt — former Rodeo…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDon’t Ignore the Signs — Bowel Cancer Awareness with Gerald Quigley
New Episode: Don’t Ignore the Signs — Bowel Cancer Awareness with Gerald Quigley In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastPassing the Brush: Walls That Speak – Art, Stories, and Message with Garth Jankovic
Passing the Brush: Walls That Speak – Art, Stories, and Message with Garth Jankovic In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ is joined by Garth Jankovic, a…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastStep Into the Spotlight — Empowering First Nations Women in Music with Vicki Gordon, Program Director, Australian Women in Music Awards
Step Into the Spotlight — Empowering First Nations Women in Music with Vicki Gordon, Program Director, Australian Women in Music Awards In this episode of…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastMen's Health Starts Here — with Gerald Quigley
Men's Health Starts Here — with Gerald Quigley In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ sits down with Gerald Quigley, Community Pharmacist and Accredited…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastDelivering for the North — Budget Wins with David Kempton
Delivering for the North — Budget Wins with David Kempton Member for Cook on funding, follow-through, and the future In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastSurviving a Baiting — A Tolga Dog’s Close Call with Stephen Wilson
In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ speaks with Stephen Wilson from Tolga, who shares a deeply personal and alarming story — the suspected baiting of his…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastFatty Liver and How to Support Your Body Naturally — with Gerald Quigley
In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley, Community Pharmacist and Accredited Herbalist, to talk about a vital yet often overlooked…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastLet’s Talk About Incontinence — with Gerald Quigley
In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ is joined by Gerald Quigley, practising Community Pharmacist and Accredited Herbalist, to discuss a health issue…
- Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast
Saying Goodbye to Greg Reid — A Life of Impact on Air and Off with Gerry Pyne and Neville Reys
Saying Goodbye to Greg Reid — A Life of Impact on Air and Off with Gerry Pyne and Neville Reys In this emotional episode of Stars and Stories, MJ pays tribute…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastYarrabah Fun Run & Health Check — with Milton Mossman
In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ chats with Milton Mossman about a fantastic community initiative happening in Yarrabah — a Fun Run and a Free Health…
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio PodcastBowel Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life — with Che Cockatoo-Collins
Bowel Cancer Screening Could Save Your Life — with Che Cockatoo-Collins In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ is joined by AFL legend Che Cockatoo-Collins…