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Living Black is Australia's premier indigenous news and current affairs program. Hosted by Karla Grant, you can watch Living Black every Wednesday at 6pm on SBS TV.

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    • Jan 12, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
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    Living Black Conversations - John Pilger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2016 27:00


    Living Black host Karla Grant speaks to veteran Australian journalist and film-maker John Pilger about his plight to raise awareness of the issues Indigenous Australians face in his new documentary, Utopia. Broadcast 26 May 2014. Living Black Series 20 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC

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    Living Black - Townsville

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2015 25:11


    Eddie Mabo’s legacy 20 years after the landmark court case, chroming – a new wave of substance abuse and Christine Anu in studio. (An SBS/NITV Production) (Current Affairs) CC WATCH the full episode on SBS ONE, MONDAY 5PM, on NITV, Tuesday 9PM

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    Living Black S21 Ep4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2014 28:28


    Living Black, Australia?s leading Indigenous news and current affairs show, returns to uncover the real issues behind the headlines to tell vital Indigenous stories important to all Australians. In this new season Living Black will report from some of the most remote areas of Australia, delivering hard hitting news and current affairs stories impacting on communities. The team will chase the stories rarely covered by mainstream media and unearth the issues which local people face on a daily basis. There will also be a series of one-on-one interviews with the some of this country?s most interesting and topical faces including Ray Martin, Wayne Quilliam and, Cathy Freeman. (An SBS Production) (News and Current Affairs)

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    Living Black S21 Ep1 - Indefinite Detention

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2014 26:43


    The story leading our show sees us investigating the controversial issue of mentally impaired people who are detained in prison without trial or conviction, and where Indigenous prisoners are over represented. Hosted by Karla Grant in Rockingham, WA. Broadcast 15 September 2014. Living Black Series 21 Episode 1 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Redfern Tent Embassy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2014 27:43


    We talk with Aboriginal Housing Company CEO Mick Mundine and activist Jenny Munro about proposed redevelopment of The Block and the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Redfern. We visit the Wilcannia Exhibition, meet Indigenous students taking up medical studies and catch up with inspiring and talented singer songwriter Troy Brady. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 20 Episode 13, Broadcast 30 June 2014 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC

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    Living Black S20 Ep12 - Children in Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2014 52:24


    Living Black presents a special forum discussion on the increasing number of Indigenous children being removed from their families and placed in out-of-home care. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 20 Episode 12, Broadcast 23 June 2014 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Racial Discrimination Act

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2014 26:48


    Laura Murphy-Oates reports on the proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act, Karla Grant discusses the changes with Dr Tim Soutphommasane, Larteasha Griffen reports on the push for Constitutional recognition, Hannah Hollis visits the NSW town of Gunnedah and Nevanka McKeon reports on the 25th anniversary of Bangarra Dance Theatre. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 20 Episode 11, Broadcast 16 June 2014 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black S20 Ep9 - Long Walk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2014 27:04


    Meet Long Walk founder, AFL legend Michael Long on the walk's 10th anniversary. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 20 Episode 9, Broadcast 2 June 2014 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - UN Forum on Indigenous Rights

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2014 27:00


    Host Karla Grant reports from New York City where Indigenous representatives from all over the world are working together for the rights of their people at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. An Australian delegation has voiced their concerns of the disparity between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians at the forum. Living Black Series 20 Episode 7, Broadcast 19 May 2014 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Morgue Mismanagement

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2014 27:00


    Living Black investigates the management of morgues in the Northern Territory. Last year, Robin Nilco's brother's body was swapped with a younger woman’s. It wasn't until his family had the funeral one week later, they realised there’d been a mistake. This family shares their painful story. Hosted by Karla Grant in Wadeye, NT. Living Black Series 20 Episode 6, Broadcast 12 May 2014 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black S20 Ep5 - Ita Aftermath

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2014 26:17


    Cyclone Ita may have passed, but the damage is still evident in Far North Queensland. A Banana plantation that employs a large number of Indigenous workers has been destroyed by the tropical storm. Coming up on Living Black, we speak to the Indigenous communities that have been affected. Hosted by Karla Grant in Yarrabah. Living Black Series 20 Episode 5, Broadcast 5 May 2014 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black S20 Ep4 - Child Sexual Abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2014 27:03


    Since the Little Children are Sacred report and the Northern Territory intervention - the reports of sexual abuse of Indigenous children has increased. Leading experts say this is due to victims speaking out. Sarah, not her real name, tells Living Black her courageous story about being a victim of child sexual abuse and exploitation. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 20 Episode 4, Broadcast 28 April 2014 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black S20 Ep3 - Anzac Day 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2014 27:06


    Living Black’s ANZAC special comes to you from Adelaide at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander War Memorial. We spend time with military Chaplin Ivan Grant who serves on the frontline with combatants, but he fights, without a weapon. Season 20 Episode 3: l. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 20 Episode 3, Broadcast 21 April 2014 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - WA Native Title

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2014 27:06


    Season 20 Episode 2: This week, Living Black reports from Perth, WA, where the Noongar people are close to sealing a native title deal with the State Government worth close to 1.3 billion dollars. But this historic move which could settle native title claims over Perth and the south west has caused division within the community. Hosted by Karla Grant in Perth. Living Black Series 20 Episode 2, Broadcast 14 April 2014 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black S2014 - Closing the Gap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2014 26:56


    we are talking to the Political leaders about the current issues and policies impacting on Indigenous Australians. Hosted by Karla Grant in Canberra. Living Black Series 20 Episode 1, Broadcast 7 April 2014. (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black S19 Ep4 - Adam Goodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2013 27:46


    Karla Grant speaks with AFL star Adam Goodes, discussing that infamous racial remark made by a 13-year old girl, life after AFL and the possibility of a move into politics. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 19 Episode 4, Broadcast 29 October 2013 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black S18 Ep5 - Youth in Prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2013 24:59


    Living Black explores calls for more rehabilitation centres to help combat high numbers of Indigenous youth incarceration. And we look at a unique initiative on the NSW north coast hoping to tackle high smoking rates in the Koori community. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 18 Episode 5, Broadcast 27 April 2015 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Dubbo Crime

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2013 24:58


    Disadvantage and crime in the NSW town of Dubbo is leading some to call for the demolition of the community's Apollo Housing Estate. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 18 Episode 4, Broadcast 2 April 2013 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Rising Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2013 25:05


    Victims of bullying and violence are often left traumatised. This week we travel to Ceduna, South Australia, to hear how one young woman is using her bullying nightmare as motivation to help others. We also look at the heart wrenching stories of those affected by past forced adoption policies. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 18 Episode 3, Broadcast 26 March 2013 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black: Special sports edition 2013

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2013 24:09


    In this special sports edition, Living Black celebrates ten years on Australian television. In this program: Anthony Mundine speaks out; Damien Hooper reveals the story behind the gloves; and our celebrated history with the sport of rodeo.

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    Living Black: Special politics edition 2013

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2013 25:14


    In this special on politics, Living Black celebrates ten years on Australian television. In this program: turmoil in Canberra at last year's Australia Day protest; and who's who in Northern Territory politics.

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    Living Black: Special arts edition 2013

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2013 24:40


    In this special sports edition, Living Black, celebrates ten years on Australian television. In this program: we look back at the legacy of the Black theatre; two young singers from the Torres Strait Islands keeping their culture alive; and an emerging hip hop artist reveals how music saved him from drugs and alcohol.

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    Living Black S18 Ep2 - Devil's Drug

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2013 25:12


    A Methamphetamine crisis is taking a grip on many young Indigenous people in Adelaide. Commonly known as Ice - this synthetic drug has wrought havoc on families and destroyed lives. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 18 Episode 2, Broadcast 19 March 2013 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Brisbane Tent Embassy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2013 25:16


    Brisbane's Tent Embassy has been the site of clashes between the police and protestors over the past year - tensions reaching boiling point in December. But despite being shut down - tent embassy members continue to stake their claim, on what they say is Aboriginal land. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 18 Episode 8, Broadcast 13 June 2013 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Logan Tension

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2013 25:22


    Indigenous locals from the city of Logan , Queensland say they were unfairly stereotyped, after a feud involving the Aboriginal and Tongan communities escalated into a dramatic street brawl, earlier this year. Reported by mainstream media as a racial war and riot, locals are now speaking out. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 18 Episode 10, Broadcast 14 May 2013 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Laid to Rest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2013 25:00


    We go to the home of one of the most significant Indigenous sites in the South East of Australia where Aboriginal remains will be returned to their traditional homeland after 30 years. And it's estimated 50 per cent of all prisoners in Australia are parents, leaving almost 40,000 kids parentless. A charity group in Kempsey NSW is working hard to connect children with parents serving time in prison. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 18 Episode 9, Broadcast 7 May 2013 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - 10th Anniversary Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2013 24:59


    Living Black ten years reporting Indigenous news and current affairs. We speak with with past and present Living Black journalists about the stories that made the most impact on the communities they visited, and on them as reporters. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 18 Episode 1, Broadcast 12 March 2013 (An NITV/SBS Production) CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Asbestos Alert

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2012 25:00


    Discarded asbestos could pose a health risk to inquisitive children and passers-by in the NSW town of Bourke. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 17 Episode 13, Broadcast 2 December 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Kaurareg Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2012 25:15


    The Kaurareg people have had a long struggle for recognition as Horn Island's Traditional Owners. This week we visit this Aboriginal community as they strive to put their traumatic past behind them. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 17 Episode 12, Broadcast 25 November 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Trouble in Paradise

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2012 24:58


    Earlier this year Murray Island became embroiled in a political controversy. In April the winning candidate in local government elections was stripped of his victory by a controversial state law. And advocates for victims of sexual abuse fighting for change have long called for more support, now a new project in New South Wales could provide some much needed relief. Hosted by Karla Grant on Thursday Island. Living Black Series 17 Episode 11, Broadcast 18 November 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Wilcannia Dental

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2012 24:58


    Around 300,000 Indigenous Australians have untreated tooth decay more than double the rate of the general population. But in the New South Wales town of Wilcannia - locals are fighting back. And in an exclusive interview, Anthony Mundine opens up about his controversial comments on the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 17 Episode 10, Broadcast 11 November 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Remote NDIS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2012 24:58


    This week we travel to the remote APY Lands to reveal the plight of disabled Aboriginal people living far away from help. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 17 Episode 9, Broadcast 4 November 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Dajarra Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2012 24:57


    In outback Australia the most valuable resource can be water. This is especially so for the North West Queensland community of Dajarra. Access to quality drinking water has long been a problem there and the locals say they're fed up with unfulfilled promises from the council. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 17 Episode 8, Broadcast 28 October 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black S17 Ep7 - Wiluna Uranium

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2012 25:23


    Approval has been given for the state's first uranium mine to be constructed near the small desert town of Wiluna in Western Australia. But appeals have been lodged against it, with concerns on how this will affect the community. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 17 Episode 7, Broadcast 21 September 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Town Accommodation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2012 25:15


    In the Western Australian community of Kalgoorlie - Boulder, visitors from outlying communities can sometime end up staying in third world conditions. But now a new shelter has been built to ease this lack of accommodation. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 17 Episode 6, Broadcast 14 October 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Lateral Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2012 25:13


    This week we take a look at what happens when lateral violence turns physical, and hear what can be done to stop Indigenous communities turning on themselves. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 17 Episode 5, Broadcast 7 October 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Koori Knockout 2012

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2012 25:12


    In the lead up to the annual New South Wales Koori Knockout, 13 communities got behind their teams to lose weight and spread the message of healthy living. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 17 Episode 4, Broadcast 27 May 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Affordable Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2012 24:56


    Dissatisfied with what they say is an unreliable and overpriced food supply, locals in Wilcannia are looking for their own solutions. Also, will black business break the shackles of welfare dependency? Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 17 Episode 3, Broadcast 23 September 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Defending the Homelands

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2012 27:12


    Homelands are rural areas where Aboriginal people live a traditional lifestyle. But the future of these outstations is now under threat. Plus: in a move that could provoke backlash from communities, this week the Queensland Government removed Indigenous hunters' exemptions from animal cruelty laws. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 17 Episode 2, Broadcast 16 September 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black - Yolngu Nations Assembly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2012 27:10


    Coming to you from Elcho Island in the Northern Territory, we hear from Yolngu people calling for greater political autonomy. Over in South Australia, we investigate the impact climate change is having on the land and culture of the Arabunna people. Hosted by Karla Grant. Living Black Series 11 Episode 1, Broadcast 9 September 2012 CC #LivingBlackSBS

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    Living Black S16 Ep10

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2012 25:02


    This week Living Black speaks with Marlon Noble, the mentally impaired Aboriginal man who spent 10 years behind bars without conviction.

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    Living Black S16 Ep9

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2012 25:12


    Australia's premier Indigenous current affairs program, Living Black provides timely, intelligent and comprehensive coverage of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

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    Living Black S16 Ep8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2012 25:04


    This week Living Black speaks with those involved the Noongar community involved in the native title dispute. Also, the single mum breaking down barriers in a male dominated industry.

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    Living Black S16 Ep7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2012 27:11


    We travel to South Australia where an Indigenous rehabilitation service could be forced to close its doors. Also, can teaching Aboriginal languages in school improve your child's academic performance? And this week's instalment of the Music Project features NSW hip hop artist Duke Bailey aka Dukebox.

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    Living Black S16 Ep7

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2012 27:10


    We travel to South Australia where an Indigenous rehabilitation service could be forced to close its doors. Also, can teaching Aboriginal languages in school improve your child's academic performance?

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    Living Black S16 Ep6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2012 25:01


    Join us this week on Living Black for our ANZAC day special.

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    Living Black S16 Ep5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2012 24:44


    Australia's premier Indigenous current affairs program, Living Black provides timely, intelligent and comprehensive coverage of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

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    Living Black S16 Ep4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2012 24:48


    Australia's premier Indigenous current affairs program, Living Black provides timely, intelligent and comprehensive coverage of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres St.

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    Living Black S16 Ep3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2012 24:49


    This week Living Black comes to you from Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory.

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    Living Black S16 Ep2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2012 25:14


    Australia's premier Indigenous current affairs program, Living Black provides timely, intelligent and comprehensive coverage of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

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    Living Black S16 Ep1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2012 24:48


    Living Black returns this week with an exclusive interview with Barbara Shaw the woman at the centre of the Australia Day rage.

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