Podcast appearances and mentions of karla grant

An insight into the key election issues concerning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

From the 2024 Sydney Theatre Awards. Karla Grant, a proud Arrernte woman, is Presenter, Producer and Journalist of NITV current affairs program Living Black, which this year will celebrate its 22nd year on air. I was thrilled to catch up with Karla after the awards for a quick chat to celebrate the First Nations productions that were nominated and had won awards and our indigenous culture within the arts.  Let Me Entertain You- Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Youtube

Living Black host Karla Grant returns for the program's 21st year, kicking off season 31 on April 22nd. The show remains Australia's longest-running Indigenous current affairs program, offering a powerful platform for First Nations voices.

Is an Indigenous voice to parliament is the best way to improve the lives of First Nations people? 

While the debate on Indigenous Voice to parliament continues in Australia, other countries have successfully given voice to their Indigenous peoples in their legal and constitutional frameworks. On international current affairs program Dateline, premiering on Tuesday 19 September at 9.30pm on SBS and simulcast on NITV, guest presenter Karla Grant travels to Norway on a deeply personal journey to understand how the Sámi peoples' Indigenous Parliament has worked over the past three decades. Can this successful model inspire the Australian Voice to Parliament?

Living Black, Australia's' longest running Indigenous Current affairs program, returns for its 30th season this Wednesday 17/04/2023 as the program also celebrates its 20th anniversary.

NITV's Living Black returns for its 29th season. With the spotlight on political representation ahead of the election, Karla Grant sits down with some of the First Nations' politicians from the 46th Parliament.

Australia Day, Invasion Day, Survival Day. Today is a day that has come to be known by many different namesEach year on Jan 26th questions are raised (as they should be), can we really drink to national pride on a day that carries so much trauma, grief and suffering for our First Nations people?On today's very special bonus episode we will not be celebrating Australia Day, instead we are sitting down to speak with proud First Nations woman Kalra Gant from Arrernte country. Karla has dedicated a huge part of her career to working in Indigenous news and current affairs, witnessing and reporting on the shifts in policy towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.Karla has spent the last 18 years presenting and producing Living Black, Australia's longest running Indigenous current affairs television program, further demonstrating her commitment to giving Indigenous people a voice. On this episode Karla shares with us her story and why we need to change the date.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Day, Invasion Day, Survival Day. Today is a day that has come to be known by many different names Each year on Jan 26th questions are raised (as they should be), can we really drink to national pride on a day that carries so much trauma, grief and suffering for our First Nations people? On today's very special bonus episode we will not be celebrating Australia Day, instead we are sitting down to speak with proud First Nations woman Kalra Gant from Arrernte country. Karla has dedicated a huge part of her career to working in Indigenous news and current affairs, witnessing and reporting on the shifts in policy towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Karla has spent the last 18 years presenting and producing Living Black, Australia's longest running Indigenous current affairs television program, further demonstrating her commitment to giving Indigenous people a voice. On this episode Karla shares with us her story and why we need to change the date.

The ladies of the Posh Club Dance Club on what it means to them to be able to perform the dance of the flamingos, shimmy to dancehall music and feel like stars. Volunteering reached a record high during the pandemic. According to a government survey, 62% of respondents volunteered last year. Thousands volunteer for Crisis, a national charity for homeless people whose Crisis at Christmas campaign provides accommodation and support for people at Christmas. We hear from Jemma Kelehe, a shift leader at the women's accommodation in London, who has volunteered for Crisis at Christmas for 20 years. Civil Chartered Engineer, Era Shah, talks about the lack of diversity in STEM. Vox Duo soprano Karla Grant and mezzo soprano Julia Solomon tell us about their debut single a new version of “O' Holy Night”, in collaboration with classical group the Earthtones Trio. Plus ahead of new BBC2 programme A Musical Family Christmas, we're joined by author and lecturer Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason to discuss her favourite Christmas songs and raising seven talented musicians. And the woman who's re-created the film The Holiday to see if she could find love. Presenter Chloe Tilley Producer Beverley Purcell

Why are so many Aboriginal children that are taken by the State forcibly removed from their parents? Critics and advocacy groups have stressed the removal of Aboriginal children from their families and communities can have devastating consequences.

Host of NITV's Living Black Karla Grant takes us to the Country of her grandma's family, the Central Desert Region of the Northern Territory, via the music of Midnight Oil.

Recent calls for a national process of truth-telling around our shared history, have highlighted the need for First Nations voices in that process.

Join us as we discuss Black History Month, Bryan Stevenson, truth-telling, memorials and more on the second episode of NITV News Online's brand new podcast, Take It Blak, co-hosted by Jack Latimore and Rae Johnston: featuring Living Black's Karla Grant and NITV multi-platform producer Ross Turner.

It's January 26. And on this special episode of Mamamia Out Loud, we are passing the mics to three First Nations women from different parts of the country - Tanya Orman, Maddie Richey and Karla Grant - to tell us what  'Australia Day' means to them. Your host is Jessie Stephens.  With thanks to... Maddy Richey Karla Grant and Tanya Orman.  COME TALK TO US Join the Out Louders Facebook group GET IN TOUCH: Call the PodPhone on 02 8999 9386. Email the show at outloud@mamamia.com.au Find any book mentioned at apple.co/mamamia Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This Walkley Media Talk celebrated the diversity of story-telling and the many new platforms indigenous journalists and storytellers now have space on to tell their stories. The discussion examined the rise of indigenous media into the mainstream and new innovations in storytelling and the implications for coverage of indigenous affairs in Australia. It also examined the challenges and importance of meaningful collaboration and the experience of non-indigenous journalists in covering Aboriginal issues. This panel was moderated by Karla Grant (@karlagrant28), of SBS Living Black. Malarndirri McCarthy (@malarndirri) is a senior journalist/presenter for SBS/NITV News. The former ABC newsreader began her cadetship in 1989 and worked as a journalist until 2005. That year, the Yanyuwa woman from Borroloola in the Northern Territory became the Member for Arnhem in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly. After the 2008 election, Malarndirri was promoted to the Ministry, where she served as Minister for Children and Families, Indigenous & Regional Development, Tourism , Statehood, Women's Policy, Senior Territorians, Young Territorians and the Minister Assisting the Chief Minister on Multicultural Affairs until August 2012. She returned to the newsroom in December 2012. Malarndirri won the inaugural Deadly Award for Journalism. Martin Butler studied politics and economics at Oxford University and then went to work for the manager of ‘The Who’. In 1981, he migrated to Australia and spent the next 25 years as a longform current affairs television producer for ABC Four Corners, Foreign Correspondent and Dateline. He’s produced two Walkley Award-winners and won the New York Film and Television best documentary award. He worked with Bentley Dean to produce the award-winning Contact, a film about the last first-contact in the Western Desert of Australia. For the past three years he has devoted his life to First Footprints – a documentary exploring ancient Aboriginal history awarded the 2013 Walkley Award for documentary in 2013. Kathy Marks (@kathymarksoz) won the 2013 Walkley Award for Coverage of Indigenous Affairs for “Channelling Mannalargenna” – an essay published on the plight of Indigenous Tasmanians in Griffith REVIEW. Her work explored the links between the past and the present, a brutal history that still reverberates in today’s fragmented community. Marks was born in Manchester and worked for Reuters and Fleet Street newspapers before moving to Australia in 1999 as The Independent’s Asia-Pacific correspondent. A regular contributor to Good Weekend, The Monthly and Griffith REVIEW, her work was included in the Best Australian Essays 2010 collection (Black Inc.). Her 2008 book, Pitcairn: Paradise Lost (HarperCollins), won the Ned Kelly Award for true crime writing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.