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Warren H Williams, Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter, talking about Warren H. Williams Announces New Album "Undar Werma" (Are You Listening?) + Single "Impayai" (Leave It Alone) Out Now. A legend of Australian Country Music and an Indigenous icon, Warren H Williams has created a new album in his native tongue, Western Arrarnta language. The new album is called Undar Werma ("Are You Listening") and represents his 11 th career album. An Australian Country Music Hall of Famer and multi award winning singer songwriter, Mr Williams has embarked on a unique album project designed to both preserve and promote indigenous language and to also gain cultural understanding and unity amongst all Australians. This will be his first full studio album in language. You can find out more via the link below!orcd.co/impayaiSpecial Guests Live from Mission Australia Yarrabah Disability Service Provider Day. A special event where Mission Australia NDIS Local Area Coordination Program aims to bring together local and government services to support, connect with, and celebrate the Yarrabah Community. Mission Australia is a national non-denominational Christian charity with more than 165 years of experience, they are one of Australia's largest and most trusted for-purpose community service and housing providers. Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council – YASCwww.missionaustralia.com.auNicole Carnaby, Mission Australia – NDIS Community Engagement Officer and Bec Townsend, Mission Australia.Anthony Satrick, Keinjan Care Services Director, Keinjan Care Services deliver person-centred disability support across Australia, designed around your goals, routines and the life you choose to live.www.keinjancare.com.au/Che Cockatoo-Collins, NBN Australia Executive Manager, Indigenous Affairs, talking about Innovate with NBN Grants Program. Now in its seventh year, NBN's grants program champions the ideas, resilience and brilliance of regional digital businesses. There’s also $125,000 in grants up for grabs. Grant categories include: AgTech and Environment, Arts, Culture & Tourism, Education, First Nation Business, Health and Wellbeing, Innovation for Productivity and Women in Regional Business. Applications are currently open and close at 11.59pm AEDT on 12 October 2026. You can find out more via the link below!www.nbnco.com.au/…/innovate-with-nbn-grants…Have something happening in your community, and you want to talk about it, give us a call on 1800 422 416. Or Give us a text on 0457 140 550!We would also like to thank the Community Broadcasting Foundation and National Indigenous Australians Agency for their support here at BBM 98.7FM.Make sure to tune into National Talk Black via NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service every Monday-Friday from 11am-12pm (QLD Time). … See MoreSee Less

Good morning! On Now is NIRS – National Indigenous Radio Service in review.

This episode is presented by Adam Evans.A community roundtable in Perth has called for the Western Australian government to legislate a dedicated state commissioner for Indigenous children, with real power to monitor and advance First Nations rights across the state.It's also called for an independent peak body representing Aboriginal children and families to improve coordination and accountability.Other Highlights:Researchers from Adelaide University say rising seas and the loss of cultural heritage is causing climate grief in Australia and Pacific nations.Marranunggu man Yung Milla is the first rapper and first Indigenous person to win the reality tv show, The Voice. … See MoreSee Less