Podcasts about Indigenous Australians

The federal government has released its latest report card on its Closing the Gap targets, which are meant to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. The data shows just four of the 19 targets are on track. - 先住民とそうでない人の間の格差を解消するための全国的な政府の取り組み「Closing the Gap」。その進捗をはかる2026年の報告書が公表されました。目標達成期限まで残り５年を残すなか、19の目標のうち順調に進んでいるのは４つです。

Emma Donovan is an acclaimed Indigenous Australian singer and songwriter best known for her work with soul bands, The Putbacks and The Black Arm Band project. She is one of Australia's most celebrated voices, with a career spanning over two decades. The proud Gumbaynggirr and Yamatji artist has carved a singular path that fuses gospel, country and soul with the storytelling traditions of her culture. First emerging as a teenager with Stiff Gins, Emma went on to front The Putbacks, whose albums Dawn (2014), Crossover (2020) and Under These Streets (2021) earned her critical acclaim and cemented her as a vital force in Australian music. Having performed on iconic stages including WOMADelaide, Bluesfest Byron Bay and the Sydney Opera House, Emma has become a guiding voice for the next generation of First Nations artists, and in 2021 was inducted into the National Indigenous Music Awards Hall of Fame alongside her family band The Donovans. Emma's previous album Til My Song Is Done was nominated for an ARIA and won an AIR Award last year.  She has also toured and recorded with Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter, Spinifex Gum, Christine Anu, Yothu Yindi, Jimmy Little and Paul Kelly among others. On her mother's side, Emma is part of the famed Donovan family of singers Emma Donovan dips into soulful waters with a sumptuous cover of Al Green's 1974 hit Take Me To The River (links below). The new track arrives alongside a deeply personal music video. A song that brings Emma's journey full circle, connecting her past to her present and luminous future, and celebrating her lifelong love of soul. We chat about leaving legendary bands and going solo, being on Play School, nerves, community, improving & getting better with age, collaboration, loss and grief, the Donovan musical family, confidence, burnout, musical influences, take me to the river cover + plenty more! Just as a heads up, we do briefly cover mental health and heavier topics only for a short period but the conversation as a whole is light and empowering! Check Emma out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmadonovan_music Website/ tour: https://www.emmadonovan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmadonovansmusic/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZAsSa8xK8DjtwrpFClRKA Take Me To The River cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olqLymHA-Og ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/

In this episode, Alan speaks with Dr Joakim Goldhahn about his journey through archaeology and rock art, from Scandinavia to Australia. Together, they explore the cosmology of Scandinavian burials linked to rock art, as well as the living traditions of rock art in Kakadu National Park and the lifeways of Indigenous Australians. Central to the discussion is a reflection on archaeological responsibility: how working outside these cultural traditions requires humility, accountability, and a commitment to building genuine, impactful relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities.TranscriptsFor a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/159LinksDr Joakim Goldhahn's BiographyIntroduction to Scandinavian Rock ArtKakadu National Park Rock Art‘This is my father's painting': a first hand account of the creation of the most iconic rock art in Kakadu National ParkContactDr. Alan Garfinkelavram1952@yahoo.comDr. Alan Garfinkel's WebsiteSupport Dr. Garfinkel on PatreonArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliates and SponsorsMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Alan speaks with Dr Joakim Goldhahn about his journey through archaeology and rock art, from Scandinavia to Australia. Together, they explore the cosmology of Scandinavian burials linked to rock art, as well as the living traditions of rock art in Kakadu National Park and the lifeways of Indigenous Australians. Central to the discussion is a reflection on archaeological responsibility: how working outside these cultural traditions requires humility, accountability, and a commitment to building genuine, impactful relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities.TranscriptsFor a rough transcript head over to: https://www.archaeologypodcastnetwork.com/rockart/159LinksDr Joakim Goldhahn's BiographyIntroduction to Scandinavian Rock ArtKakadu National Park Rock Art‘This is my father's painting': a first hand account of the creation of the most iconic rock art in Kakadu National ParkContactDr. Alan Garfinkelavram1952@yahoo.comDr. Alan Garfinkel's WebsiteSupport Dr. Garfinkel on PatreonArchPodNetAPN Website: https://www.archpodnet.comAPN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnetAPN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnetAPN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnetAPN ShopAffiliates and SponsorsMotion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The federal government has released its latest report card on its Closing the Gap targets, which are meant to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. The data shows just four of the 19 targets are on track. Anthony Albanese has used his annual closing the gap speech on Thursday to announce a $144 million boost to Indigenous health to upgrade more than 100 services in cities and regional areas. But some - like the incarceration rates of First Nations people - continue to worsen. - Федеральное правительство опубликовало новый отчет о достижении целей программы Closing the Gap, направленной на улучшение жизни представителей коренных народов Австралии. Данные показывают, что из 19 целей только четыре на пути к достижению.

The Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy, is calling on governments to deliver on their commitments to Closing the disadvantage Gap for Indigenous Australians.

Liberal MP Angus Taylor has officially launched his challenge for the Liberal leadership, ending months of speculation over Sussan Ley's position. Anthony Albanese says he is "not contemplating failure" on Closing the Gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Australians Scotty James and Valentino Guseli have both secured places in the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe finals at Milano Cortina Games. News from today's live program (1-2pm). - 連邦自由党のアンガス・テイラー下院議員が正式に、党の代表選に立候補する方針を示しました。先住民とそうでない人の格差を埋めるための全国的な取り組み「Closing the Gap」について、連邦政府のアルバニージー首相は、プログラムの失敗を想定していないとの考えを示す見通しです。ミラノ・コルティナ冬季オリンピックのスノーボード男子ハーフパイプで、オーストラリアのスコッティ・ジェイムズと、ヴァレンチノ・グセリがともに決勝に進んでいます。2026年２月12日放送。

The federal government has released its latest report card on its Closing the Gap targets, which are meant to improve the lives of Indigenous Australians. The data shows just four of the 19 targets are on track. Anthony Albanese has used his annual closing the gap speech on Thursday to announce a $144 million boost to Indigenous health to upgrade more than 100 services in cities and regional areas. But some - like the incarceration rates of First Nations people - continue to worsen.

The government fires up at the Liberal [party over imminent leadership spill. The latest Closing the Gap shows more needs be done to improve living standards for Indigenous Australians. And Go Fund Me launched for James Van Der Beeks family following actors death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government fires up at the Liberal [party over imminent leadership spill. The latest Closing the Gap shows more needs be done to improve living standards for Indigenous Australians. And Go Fund Me launched for James Van Der Beeks family following actors death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 99 per cent of Australians diagnosed with cancer incur out-of-pocket expenses, even when accessing public care. That's the shocking finding from the Cancer Council Australia's latest national survey, which suggests the financial burden arises from both direct medical costs and indirect expenses at every stage of the cancer journey. The cost of accessing care and treatment hits First Nations communities especially hard, with Indigenous Australians ultimately facing a higher mortality rate for blood cancer.

While there is a growing recognition of the importance of indigenous knowledge in agriculture, all too-often, First Nations people are being asked to fit in with an established model. What if we flipped the script to create food systems that are led by indigenous principles?That's what Jacob Birch is aiming to do in reawakening a native grains industry in Australia. He's a proud Gamilaraay man, scholar, Churchill Fellow, and entrepreneur who founded Yaamarra & Yarral, a wholesaler of ancient grains and retailer of stone milled flour.In this episode, Jacob shares his journey into native grains, beginning with biodiversity and landscape restoration, and expanding into food, culture, and economic sovereignty. He explains why native grasses are keystone species for Australia's ecosystems, how Indigenous Australians managed grain systems for tens of thousands of years, and why these histories, including bread-making, are still largely absent from mainstream narratives.In his Churchill Fellowship, Jacob draws on lessons from First Nations communities in North America, exploring what Indigenous-led food systems can look like when the goal is not export-driven scale, but healthy communities, country, and self-determined economic development.Sarah and Jacob discuss:The nutritional value of native grains and their role in climate resilience and food sovereignty.Why post–farm gate ownership is crucial for First Nations people.How subsidies could potentially support indigenous-led enterprises in food and agriculture.The realities of building a native grains industry; from land access to challenges in processing.Useful Links:Jacob Birch, Churchill Fellowship reportGrasslands Documentary Jacob Birch researcher profileModernising Indigenous Native Grains Processing | AgriFutures AustraliaWhite Earth NationFond du Lac Band of Lake Superior ChippewaNative Farm Bill CoalitionTribal Elder Food Box - Feeding America Eastern WisconsinFirst Nations Australians in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - DAFF2030 Roadmap - National Farmers' FederationFor more information and resources, visit our website. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe the information is correct, we provide no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

In this episode we meet Australian meteorologist and Nine News presenter Jessica Braithwaite. We discuss all things weather, climate and Jessica's beautiful, heartfelt newly released book and song ‘Whatever the Weather, We're in This Together. This episode was recorded at the end of 2025 and our conversation is more relevant than ever as we have watched Jessica for the first time put an unprecedented 50 Celsius on a weather map. Jessica takes us on a journey of her early love of weather, her passion for both journalism and environmental science and her experience of how the climate conversation has moved on in Australia She speaks from the heart about the emotional challenge of forecasting in unprecedented extremes such as The Black Summer bushfires, a prolonged marine heatwave causing toxic algae blooms as well as extreme heat and the anxiety that comes with witnessing climate change firsthand. Despite these challenges, Jessica highlights the importance of hope and community action, as well as showcasing positive climate stories that might not otherwise make the news. We then focus on Jessica's new children's picture book, Whatever the Weather, We're in This Together and how we think this is a book for not just children but for adults too. Listen on to learn about Indigenous Australian seasonal calendars and how they offer a deeper, place-based understanding of climate, why spring and autumn feel increasingly symbolic in a changing climate and so much more. If you would like to follow Jessica, you can find her on TikTok and Instagram @jessica.braithwaite. Her book can be found in any book store and we cannot recommend it enough; it is simply beautiful. We really hope you enjoy this episode of the podcast, and leave loving the weather just a little bit more. If you want to hear more weather and climate chat - please hit subscribe, like and share with a friend. You can follow us on social media - @fortheloveofweather You can subscribe on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ForTheLoveOfWeather

'Always Was, Always Will Be' is a special programming slate from NITV and SBS dedicated to highlighting the stories, voices, and lived experiences of First Nations peoples in relation to January 26. Through documentaries, live ceremonies, news coverage, and drama, the season aims to deepen public understanding of Australia's history, encourage meaningful dialogue, and recognise the strength, resilience, and pride of the world's oldest living continuous culture. - Ang Always Was, Always Will Be ay isang espesyal na hanay ng mga programa ng NITV at SBS na inilaan upang bigyang-diin ang mga kuwento, pananaw, at karanasan ng mga First Nations peoples kaugnay ng Enero 26. Sa pamamagitan ng mga dokumentaryo, seremonyang live, balita, at drama, layunin nitong palalimin ang pag-unawa ng publiko sa kasaysayan ng Australia, palakasin ang diyalogo, at kilalanin ang lakas, katatagan, at pagmamalaki ng pinakamatagal na umiiral na kultura sa mundo.

You might’ve heard yesterday, Producer Mayo accidently double-booked two guests today and somehow we’ve ended up with both Pauline Hanson and Anthony Mundine joining us in the studio at the same time to talk about Australia Day. We thought we’d take this opportunity to have a healthy debate or discussion on whether us as a nation need to change the date. Senator Pauline Hanson, Leader of the One Nation Party has not held back her views, that all Australians should be proud and the date should stay as is….. Anthony Mundine on the other hand has also been quite vocal over the years that it should be a day of mourning, to pay respects to all Indigenous Australians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The oldest known rock art in the world has been discovered by a team of Australian and international researchers, in a cave on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. 

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Conectarse con la Australia indígena puede resultar abrumador para un recién llegado al país. Entonces, ¿por dónde empezar? Le preguntamos a Shannan Dodson, una mujer Yawuru y directora ejecutiva de la Fundación Healing, sobre formas sencillas de acercarse a los asuntos de las Primeras Naciones y a las personas de tu comunidad local.

Indigenous Australian athletes have long inspired the nation, uniting communities and shaping our identity. Olympian Kyle Vander-Kuyp and Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams are two such Indigenous athletes that have shaped our national identity. Their stories show the power of sport to foster inclusion, equality, and pride for future generations. - Los atletas indígenas australianos llevan mucho tiempo inspirando a la nación, uniendo comunidades y dando forma a nuestra identidad. El atleta olímpico Kyle Vander-Kuyp y la guardameta de Matildas, Lydia Williams, son dos de esos deportistas indígenas que han dado forma a nuestra identidad nacional. Sus historias muestran el poder del deporte para fomentar la inclusión, la igualdad y el orgullo de las generaciones futuras.

In the lead-up to 26 January, co-chair of the Uluru Youth Dialogue, Bridget Cama, says the same divisive debate is playing out around the country, and the silence from political leaders has been demoralising. But she says those who want to see constitutional recognition are regrouping after the voice to parliament defeat and she hopes to see another referendum in a decade. She speaks to Nour Haydar

Parliament has been recalled early to debate hate speech and gun control laws in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack. What began as a push for national unity has become a divisive legislative battle, forcing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to split the original package into two separate bills; but will these laws make an impact? And will they even pass at all?And in headlines today, Experts are warning that recent weather conditions may be contributing to the spike in shark attacks in Sydney; Text messages between the Norwegian Prime Minister and US President Donald Trump have revealed how committed Trump is to taking over Greenland; Indigenous Australians and their allies are hoping they will be able to mark January 26 invasion day as police decide whether the protests can go ahead as planned; Prince Harry has told a court it is "disturbing to feel that my every move, thought or feeling was being tracked" so the publisher of the Daily Mail could "make money out of it"; Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns - often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red - have graced red carpets for decades, has passed away THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guests: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute & Contributing Editor at The New Daily Audio Producer: Lu Hill Group Executive Producer: Ilaria BrophyBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former professional athlete Tony Armstrong is fed up with sport's empty promises and failed anti-racism campaigns. In End Game, the proud Indigenous Australian embarks on a deeply personal but global mission to confront the rising tide of racism in sport, uncovering lasting solutions and delivering hope for future generations.Here you can listen to the first episode of the Series followed by a panel discussion hosted by ABC News' Amanda Shalala and featuring Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman, Leading documentary Producer Steve Bibb and Vice President of Melrose Park Football Club Neilab Osman. Watch every episode here: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/end-game-with-tony-armstrong

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Ba rot ŋic keek kɔc wuöt thɛɛr Indigenous Australia aleu bi ya töŋ kawën rilic apɛɛi tɛ̈n kɔc wën ci piääc bɛn baai. Ku ye tɛ̈në ye tɛ nɛ̈n ye yïn jɔ̈k thin? Ɣok aci tïŋ Yawuru Shannan Dodson, keye bɛny CEO of the Healing Foundation, thiëc dhɛ̈l wën puɔlic yic tɛ bi raan rɔm thin keek Kɔc Gɛ̈ɛ̈th Tueŋ kadhɛ̈ɛ̈l ku kɔc kun ciëëŋ baai alääŋdun.

In this episode, we travel to Australia to explore Native Australian bush foods and the deep cultural knowledge behind them with Auntie Dale Chapman — Aboriginal chef, educator, and founder of My Dilly Bag.With more than 25 years at the heart of Australia's bush food movement, Auntie Dale shares how Indigenous food knowledge has been passed down for over 65,000 years through storytelling, seasonality, and deep connection to Country. We talk about powerful native ingredients like lemon myrtle, wattleseed, bush tomatoes, and bunya nuts, how food acts as medicine, and why sustainability and respect for land are central to Aboriginal foodways.This conversation goes far beyond recipes — it's about culture, wellness, education, and honoring the world's oldest continuous living food traditions.Connect with Auntie Dale: - mydillybag.com.au- Instagram: @my.dillybag- Facebook: My Dilly Bag

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Conectar-se com a Austrália Indígena pode ser intimidante para quem chega ao país pela primeira vez. Assim sendo, por onde começar? Falámos com Shannan Dodson, mulher Yawuru e CEO da Healing Foundation sobre formas simples de se envolver com questões e pessoas das Primeiras Nações Australianas na sua comunidade local.

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Ako ste tek došli u Australiju, možda ćete tek primijetiti česte izraze poput „tradicionalni vlasnici“, „Zemlja / Country“ ili „Prvi narodi". Mnogi novi stanovnici žele razumjeti što ti pojmovi znače i kako se prema njima odnositi s poštovanjem. Ti prvi koraci mogu biti nesigurni, ali pomažu vam da bolje razumijete kako Australija funkcionira i kako se ovdje snaći. Prvi narodi Australije žive na ovoj zemlji i brinu o njoj više od 60.000 godina. Razumijevanje i poštivanje te povezanosti može vam pomoći da se osjećate ugodnije i sigurnije u svom novom domu. U ovotjednoj epizodi Vodiča za useljenike dijelimo jednostavne ali značajne načine kako učiti o kulturama i zajednicama Prvih naroda — bez obzira gdje živite ili kakvo je vaše znanje engleskog jezika.

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Entrare in contatto con gli indigeni australiani può essere difficile per chi è appena arrivato nel Paese. Da dove iniziare? Abbiamo chiesto a Shannan Dodson, donna Yawuru e amministratrice delegata della Healing Foundation, quali sono i modi più semplici per avvicinarsi alle questioni relative alle Prime Nazioni e alle persone della propria comunità indigena locale.

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Выстраивание связей с представителями и культурами Коренных народов Австралии может быть непросто для новичка в стране. Шаннан Додсон, представительница народа Yawuru и генеральный директор фонда Healing Foundation, рассказала о простых способах взаимодействия с представителями Коренных народов и их культурой в вашем районе.

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Établir des liens avec l'Australie autochtone peut être intimidant pour un nouveau venu dans le pays. Alors, par où commencer ? Nous avons demandé à Shannan Dodson, une femme Yawuru, PDG de la Healing Foundation des moyens simples de discuter des problèmes des Premières nations et interagir respectueusement avec des autochtones de votre communauté locale.

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - ஆஸ்திரேலியாவில் புதிதாக குடியேறியவர்கள், “Traditional Owners”, “Country”, அல்லது “First Nations” போன்ற சொற்களை அடிக்கடி கேட்கலாம் அல்லது பார்க்கலாம். பலரும் இதன் அர்த்தத்தைப் புரிந்து, அவர்களுடன் மரியாதையுடன் தொடர்பு கொள்ள விரும்புகிறார்கள். ஆரம்பத்தில், இதற்கான முதலாவது படிகளை எடுப்பது சற்று குழப்பமாகவும், சந்தேகமூட்டுவதாகவும் இருக்கலாம். ஆனால் இது இங்குள்ள வாழ்க்கையும் வரலாற்றையும் புரிந்து கொள்ள ஒரு முக்கிய வழியாகும்.

In this episode of Hoopsology, we sit down with Patty Mills: Beyond Basketball author Boti Nagy for one of the most powerful and eye-opening conversations we've ever had on the show. We explore Patty Mills' remarkable journey—from his Indigenous Australian roots and the legacy of the Stolen Generation to becoming an NBA champion with the San Antonio Spurs and an Olympic hero for Australia. Boti Nagy explains the deep cultural significance behind Patty's story, including:

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Contact leggen met inheems Australië kan voor iemand die nieuw is in het land best spannend zijn. Waar begin je? We vroegen Yawuru-vrouw Shannan Dodson, CEO van The Healing Foundation, naar eenvoudige manieren om je bezig te houden met First Nations-kwesties en om in contact te komen met mensen binnen je lokale gemeenschap.

Colonial pastoralist Major Logue is a figure of note in the city of Geraldton, Western Australia. But his diaries, written partly in code, reveal a dark and confronting chapter of Australia's past – a history that Yamatji people already know all too well. Descendants of some perpetrator families are now challenging what they call “colonial silence”. For them, truth-telling is real, personal and local. There are no guidelines or rulebooks, and it can lead to denial and indifference – but it can also be a liberation. In this two-part special Full Story, Guardian Australia's Indigenous affairs reporter Sarah Collard and Lorena Allam from UTS's Jumbunna Institute discuss decoding the truth behind Logue's diaries, and how descendants of colonial violence are coming together to heal from the horrors of the past Warning: This episode contains historical records that use racist and offensive language, and descriptions of events that will be distressing to some

INDIGENOUS FIRE MANAGEMENT AND THE HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN WILDFIRES Colleague Danielle Clode. In this interview, Danielle Clode discusses the historical context of Australian wildfires, noting that early European explorers like Captain Cook frequently observed fires along the coast, which they often viewed merely as signs of habitation. Clode explains that Indigenous Australians practiced "fire stick farming" for over 60,000 years, using fire as a sophisticated tool for hunting, signaling, and vegetation management—a nuance missed by early settlers who used fire indiscriminately to clear land. The segment highlights the difference between indigenous land management, which created park-like forests, and the catastrophic fires that have occurred since colonization, such as the "Black Thursday" fires of 1851. NUMBER 1

Patty Mills is an Indigenous Australian professional basketball player from Australia. He is a five-time Olympian, NBA Champion, and 16-year NBA veteran. Across his NBA career, Patty has played in over 900 games for seven teams, including a pivotal role in the San Antonio Spurs' 2013–14 championship season. Internationally, he recently competed in the 2024 Paris Games, where he moved into fifth place on the all-time Olympic scoring list. From leading the Australian Boomers to their first Olympic medal, to serving as the nation's first Indigenous Olympic flag bearer, this legend has built a legacy rooted in excellence, humility and service. He's a recipient of both the NBA Cares Community Assist Award and the Joe Dumars Sportsmanship Award — honors that reflect the way he carries culture, values, and responsibility wherever he goes. Today, he brings that same mindset to Hawaiʻi as the General Manager of the University of Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warrior basketball program.In this episode we talk about growing up indigenous in Australia, how he got into basketball, the journey to the NBA, winning an NBA championship, why cultural identity is so important, how he ended up in Hawai'i, becoming the GM for UH, his future goals, and so much more.Buy our merch:

It's the portrait of Gina Rinehart that launched 1,000 memes, went viral globally and became Australia's Mona Lisa. But it's also a symbol of how wealth intersects with other areas of life, including art and sport. How does Rinehart use her money to control her image – and what would she rather you don't see? This episode of Gina is about power and control, and the colonial history of Australia. It contains references to outdated offensive language and events that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may find distressing. It also contains the names of Indigenous Australians who have died. Listen with care

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Povezivanje s autohtonom Australijom može biti zastrašujuće za nekoga ko je tek došao u zemlju. Pa, odakle početi? Pitali smo Shannan Dodson, pripadnicu naroda Yawuru i izvršnu direktoricu Fondacije za iscjeljenje (Healing Foundation), o jednostavnim načinima kako se uključiti u pitanja i zajednice Prvih naroda unutar vaše lokalne zajednice.

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Sich mit dem indigenen Australien zu verbinden, kann entmutigend sein. Wo fängt man an? Wir haben die Yawuru-Frau Shannan Dodson, CEO der Healing Foundation, nach einfachen Möglichkeiten gefragt, sich mit Problemen der First Nations und Menschen in Ihrer Gemeinde auseinandersetzen zu können.

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Przeprowadzka do nowego kraju może być przytłaczająca. Wielu migrantów chce nawiązać kontakt z kulturami rdzennymi, ale nie ma pewności, od czego zacząć. Niektórzy obawiają się, że powiedzą coś nie tak, a inni po prostu nie wiedzą, od czego zacząć. Jak więc wygląda naprawdę znaczący pierwszy krok? Zwróciliśmy się do Shannan Dodson, mieszkanki Yawuru, z prośbą o pomoc. Mówi, że podróż zaczyna się od zrozumienia, że nie ma jednej „kultury rdzennej”. W rzeczywistości jest ich wiele.

In this deeply human and tender episode of This Cosmic Life, I sit in sacred conversation with Svetlana, a luminous facilitator, celebrator, and lover of the human experience.This episode is a quiet initiation.We speak of grief not as something to fix, transcend, or rush through, but as a living teacher. A river. A force that strips us bare and invites us into a fuller, truer celebration of life.Svetlana shares the unimaginable loss of her mother and sister in a tragic accident, the near death experience that followed, and the way grief became an unexpected guide back into the body, back into community, and back into what it truly means to be human.Together we explore the intimate relationship between grief and joy, why celebration is not bypassing but presence, how grief makes us naked and why that nakedness is sacred, what it means to be witnessed in sorrow, why grief longs for community rather than isolation, and how collaboration and shared dreaming can become medicine.We also dive into Svetlana's work with Dragon Dreaming, a heart centered approach to collaboration rooted in Indigenous wisdom, where projects are tended like living beings and community becomes love in action.This conversation is for those who have loved deeply, lost deeply, and are learning how to stay. For those who feel the ache of grief alongside the longing for joy. For those who know that healing does not happen alone.This is an episode about slowing down, listening, celebrating what is here, and remembering that grief and joy live in the same body, the same heart, the same breath.About SvetlanaSvetlana is a facilitator, celebrator, and devoted student of the human experience. She is committed to exploring how humans can live, work, and dream together with honesty, compassion, and presence.Her work weaves compassionate communication, evolutionary astrology, family constellation therapy, evolutionary relating, circle facilitation, and Dragon Dreaming, a collaborative project design process rooted in Indigenous Australian wisdom and collective dreaming.Born in Moldova and shaped by a life of travel and cultural immersion, Svetlana considers herself a world citizen. Community, collaboration, communication, connection, and celebration form the core pillars of her life and work.In this season of her life, grief has become one of her greatest teachers. Through personal loss, near death experience, and profound transformation, she is devoted to normalizing grief as a shared human experience and creating spaces where people can be witnessed in both sorrow and joy.Svetlana facilitates individual and group family constellation sessions, grief and connection circles, Dragon Dreaming collaborations, and community based gatherings that invite people back into relationship with themselves and one another.At heart, she is a celebrator. One who believes that to truly celebrate life, we must make room for all of it. You can reach her at szabolotnaia@gmail.com or on Instagram, @zabolotnaia949. About the HostI'm Tara Samadhi, and it is my joy to welcome you into This Cosmic Life. I walk a path as a mystic, a spiritual friend, an oracle, and a lover of the sacred. My journey has been shaped by devotion and radical healing.This podcast weaves these threads not as concepts but as living practices. Through mantra, sound, and soul filled conversation, we remember that we are divine beings having a human experience.Here, nothing is outside of the sacred. We gather to explore the pathless path, the unfolding of transformation, devotion, and awakening. My prayer is that this space becomes a sanctuary where you feel seen, inspired, and invited to walk deeper into the truth of who you are.Website: https://tarasamadhi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarasamadhi/

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - オーストラリアに移住して日が浅い人にとって、先住民の文化と触れ合うことはとても敷居が高く感じてしまうかもしれません。今回はヤウル族の出身で、ヒーリング・ファウンデーションのCEOを務めるシャナン・ドドソンさんから、お住まいの地域で簡単にできる先住民コミュニティが抱える問題について学ぶ方法を聞いてみました。

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - अस्ट्रेलियाका आदिवासी समुदायका मानिसहरूसँग संवाद स्थापना गर्नु, अस्ट्रेलियामा पहिलो पटक पाइला राख्ने कसैलाई चुनौतीपूर्ण जस्तो लाग्न सक्छ। अस्ट्रेलिया बुझ्नुहोस्‌ पोडकास्ट शृङ्खलाको यो अङ्कमा हामी आगन्तुकहरूलाई आदिवासी समुदायहरूसँग अन्तरक्रिया गर्न, उनीहरूका मुद्दाहरू बुझ्न र आफ्नै समुदायमा उनीहरूसँग मेलमिलाप गर्न मद्दत गर्ने सरल तरिकाहरू बारे चर्चा गर्दै छौँ।

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - 호주에 처음 와서 원주민 공동체와 어떻게 소통해야 할지 막막하신가요? 이 에피소드에서는 원주민 및 토레스 해협 제도민들과 함께 배우고, 교류하고, 진정한 관계를 맺을 수 있도록 존중을 표현하는 간단한 방법을 알려드립니다.

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - 如果您是澳大利亚的新居民，您可能会注意到很多关于“传统所有者”、“土地”或“原住民”的描述。 许多定居于此的人都想了解这些词语的含义，以及如何以尊重的方式与他们互动。 迈出这第一步可能会让人感到不安，但这是了解这片土地运作方式并站稳脚跟的过程。 澳大利亚原住民在这片土地上生活和守护了超过6万年。理解并尊重这种联系可以帮助您在新家安顿下来时感到更加踏实。 在本期节目中，您将学习到一些简单而有意义的方法，帮助您开始了解原住民的文化和社区，无论您住在哪里，无论您的英语水平或背景如何。（点击音频收听详细报道）

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Chuyển đến một đất nước mới luôn đi kèm cảm giác bỡ ngỡ, đặc biệt khi bạn muốn tìm hiểu về văn hóa của người Thổ dân và cư dân eo biển Torres, nhưng lại không biết phải bắt đầu từ đâu. Nhiều người lo lắng mình sẽ nói sai, hoặc sợ vô tình thiếu tôn trọng. Vậy “bước đầu tiên đúng đắn” để tìm hiểu sẽ như thế nào?

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - Têkiliya bi Xwecîyên Australya re dikare ji bo kesekî nûhatî welêt dijwar be. Yanî, hûn ê ji ku dest pê pêbikin? Me ji jina Yawuru Shannan Dodson, Birêvebira Sereke ya Weqfa Şîfayê, li ser rêbazên hêsan ên têkildana bi pirsgirêkên Neteweyên Yekem û kesên ji civaka we ya herêmî de pirsî.

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - O feso'ota'iga muamua a tagata fa'ato'a taunu'u mai i Ausetalia ma tagata muamua o le atunu'u, e ono faigatā mo nisi. O fea e tatau ona amata ai? Na matou fesiligia le tinā ia Shannan Dodson, o se tama'ita'i Yawuru, ma o ia fo'i le fa'atonu o le Healing Foundation.

Connecting with Indigenous Australia can be daunting for a newcomer to the country. So, where do you start? We asked Yawuru woman Shannan Dodson, CEO of the Healing Foundation, about simple ways to engage with First Nations issues and people within your local community. - قد يبدو التواصل مع أبناء السُّكان الأصليين في أستراليا مهمة شاقة لمن يخطو خطواته الأولى في أستراليا فمِن أين يمكن البدء؟ في هذا البودكاست نقدّم طرقًا بسيطة تساعد القادمين الجدد على التفاعل مع السكان الأصليين وقضاياهم والتواصل معهم في مجتمعاتهم المحلية.

Drawing from Tao Te Ching 59, we critique the idea that cultures have a fixed life span. Surveying the longevity of various societies from the Indigenous Australians to the end of Imperial China in the twentieth century, we suggest that Lao Tzu was right that a deeply rooted, maternal, nurturing society that is adaptable and respects its natural resources can restrain its predation and outlast drastic changes. We also discuss why education in America doesn't just get a nice aesthetic boost from the humanities and creative art but depends on such things for its long term survival. www.protectyournoggin.orgwww.taosurfers.com

1. A Future in Flames: Worldwide Wildfire Phenomenon and Historical Context. Danielle Clode's book, A Future in Flames, addresses wildfires (or bushfires in Australia) as a worldwide phenomenon challenging civilization in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The discussion emphasizes that bushfires are not solely a product of civilization but were present historically. Early European explorers, such as Captain Cook in 1770, frequently reported seeing fires along the Australian coast, often interpreting them as indicators of people ashore. Once explorers went ashore, some observed really intense fires that were clearly out of control. The sources highlight the long history of fire use by humans, focusing on Indigenous Australians. Prior to European settlement, Indigenous people used fire in various ways, including hunting, clearing movement passages, signaling, defense, and crucially, land management. They used fire selectively to stimulate new growth and promote grass for grazing prey. This land management system, perfected over more than 60,000 years, is known as "fire stick farming" and is integral to the Australian ecology. In contrast, early European settlers failed to apply these lessons well, often using fire indiscriminately merely to clear forests. While the land clearance supported the economy by regenerating grass for sheep, the uncontrolled fires became a serious problem relatively early in the colony's history. By 1851, settlers realized the severity of the issue, exemplified by events like Black Thursday (February 5, 1851), which featured extreme heat (47°C or 120+°F). 1864 QUEENSLAND

4. Climate Change and Risk Management Strategies. This final section addresses climate change and risk management strategies. Koalas are highly vulnerable to fires because they are dependent on eucalyptus trees. The arrival of El Niño is associated with hot and dry conditions, increasing fire danger. A major concern is that climate change is rapidly increasing the incidence, frequency, and severity of fires. Even in non-high-risk seasons, fires can occur due to factors like arson. The expansion of civilization into bushland areas—particularly in urban interface areas (bushy outskirts of cities)—presents a unique risk. These areas often have high populations with low fire preparedness and experience. Australia, being a very fire-prone country, tends to allow large park fires to take their course. The country also utilizes preventative burnings (a practice learned from Indigenous Australians) to reduce the fuel load. However, this practice needs to be carried out delicately and on a small scale, paying attention to local ecology, rather than through broad-scale burnings. 1915 QUEENSLAND