• A Big Dorrie with Ivamere Nataro
    Jun 13 2023

    In this special Big Dorrie, Naomi Moran, General Manager of the Koori Mail interviews investigative journalist, Ivamere Nataro, visiting from Fiji.

    Iva works for the Fiji Sun Newspaper and has been visiting Australia throughout May and June 2023, attending the DART Centre for Journalism and Trauma Conference in Brisbane and has also been sponsored by the ABC and the Koori Mail to stay on for a few more weeks. Whilst staying in Lismore, Iva has been covering stories about Fijians living and working in regional NSW.

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    36 mins
  • Celebrating 20 Years of YABUN!
    Jan 21 2022

    In their first episode back for 2022, Nay & Luke yarn with Tim Leha, CEO of Gadigal Information Service (GIS) about the 2022 YABUN Festival which will celebrate 20 years on January 26.

    A renowned Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts & media hub based in Redfern, Sydney, GIS established the annual January 26 YABUN Festival and is the home of Indigenous community radio station Koori Radio.

    Nay & Luke Dorrie with Tim about the adjustments the Festival has had to make in order to proceed due to covid, and all the ways community can still get involved in this year’s YABUN Festival online and from the comfort of your yard or lounge room!

    So grab a cuppa, kick off your shoes, and join Nay & Luke for The Big Dorrie about everything Knowledge, Culture, Country and Connection.

    The Big Dorrie is a Koori Mail production.

    The music featured in this podcast is “Stop Callin’ Me” by Shakaya.

    whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/yabun-2022

    kooriradio.com

    yabunmarketplace.com

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    At the Koori Mail, we acknowledge and pay our respects to the Bundjalung Nation, and the lands of the Widjabul Wiabul people upon which our offices sit, and to all Ancestors and Elders.

    ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE, ABORIGINAL LAND.

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    42 mins
  • Connection to Culture empowers us - Final Episode for 2021
    Nov 12 2021

    The Big Dorrie crew would like to thank all of our supporters and followers and we looking forward to sharing more Big Dorrie's with you in 2022!

    In the final episode of The Big Dorrie for 2021, your hosts Naomi Moran and Luke Carroll have a yarn with NRL legend, Koori Mail sport columnist and presenter of NITV’s Over The Black Dot, Dean Widders.

    Luke and Nay Dorrie about Dean’s involvement in the epic new film Araatika: Rise Up, written and directed by Larissa Behrendt. Dean yarns about the evolution of a new Dance featured in the film, the importance of telling stories through dance, and how being connected to culture and community makes you strong.

    Dean has a Dorrie about his upcoming role as Coach for Parramatta’s NRLW team, and the critical need for the sport industry to provide a better pathway for more coaching and executive roles for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

    So grab a cuppa, kick off your shoes, and join the mob for The Big Dorrie about everything Knowledge, Culture, Country and Connection.

    The Big Dorrie podcast is a Koori Mail production.

    The theme music featured in this podcast is Dancing in the Moonlight by Coloured Stone.

    If this podcast raises any issues for you please contact the National Indigenous Critical Response Service on 1800 805 801 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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    Watch the Araatika: Rise Up trailer here: https://www.sff.org.au/program/browse/araatika-rise-up

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    At the Koori Mail, we acknowledge and pay our respects to the Bundjalung Nation, and the lands of the Widjabul Wiabul people upon which our offices sit, and to all Ancestors and Elders.

    ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE, ABORIGINAL LAND.

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    41 mins
  • Writing our own stories
    Oct 29 2021

    In this episode of The Big Dorrie, your hosts Naomi Moran & Luke Carroll have a yarn with one of the hardest working Sistas in showbiz, writer, actor, comedian and director Nakkiah Lui.

    Naomi and Luke dorrie with Nakkiah on her recent cover shoot for Harper’s Bazaar, her new comedy show Preppers airing on ABC TV, Thursday, Nov 10, and her journey from studying law into an amazing career in writing and comedy.

    They talk about the ongoing excellence in Blak arts and media and how inspiring nannas are for both solid life lessons and great comedy.

    So grab a cuppa, kick off your shoes, and join the mob for The Big Dorrie about everything Knowledge, Culture, Country and Connection.

    The Big Dorrie podcast is a Koori Mail production.

    The theme music featured in this podcast is Better in Blak by Thelma Plum.

    If this podcast raises any issues for you please contact the National Indigenous Critical Response Service on 1800 805 801 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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    Nakkiah Lui’s interview in Harper’s Bazaar visit https://harpersbazaar.com.au/nakkiah-lui-interview/

    Preppers, ABC TV show visit https://iview.abc.net.au/show/preppers

    Total Control, ABC TV show visit https://iview.abc.net.au/show/total-control

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    At the Koori Mail, we acknowledge and pay our respects to the Bundjalung Nation, and the lands of the Widjabul Wiabul people upon which our offices sit, and to all Ancestors and Elders.

    ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE, ABORIGINAL LAND

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    55 mins
  • Why our Media Matters
    Oct 15 2021

    In this episode of The Big Dorrie, your host Naomi Moran yarns with Walpiri woman and award winning journalist Rachael Hocking.

    It’s a powerful yarn as they go deep into the importance of Blak media and journalism on all platforms, giving a proper and accurate voice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, keeping alive the fight for justice for grieving families, equality and human rights.

    So grab a cuppa, kick off your shoes, and join the mob for The Big Dorrie about everything Knowledge, Culture, Country and Connection.

    If this podcast raises any issues for you please contact the National Indigenous Critical Response Service on 1800 805 801 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    The Big Dorrie podcast is a Koori Mail production.

    The theme music featured in this podcast is For My Tittas by Barkaa (2020)

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    For more information on issues raised in the podcast please visit:

    Go Fund Me campaign for Charlene Warrior’s family: https://gofund.me/3dce23ad

    My Cause campaign for Gordon Copeland’s family: https://www.mycause.com.au/page/261658/gordons-life-matters

    First Nation Media Australia (FNMA) https://firstnationsmedia.org.au/

    First Nation Media Australia (FNMA) Awards 2021: https://firstnationsmedia.org.au/events/awards/first-nations-media-awards-2021

    Amy McQuire article, Silencing Aboriginal women on issues of violence: https://amymcquire.substack.com/p/silencing-aboriginal-women-on-issues?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email&utm_source=

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    At the Koori Mail, we acknowledge and pay our respects to the Bundjalung Nation, and the lands of the Widjabul Wiabul people upon which our offices sit, and to all Ancestors and Elders.

    ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE, ABORIGINAL LAND

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    58 mins
  • Use your platform to honour your Ancestors, Elders and Community.
    Oct 1 2021

    This episode of The Big Dorrie contains a conversation that may distress some listeners. If this podcast raises any issues for you please contact the National Indigenous Critical Response Service on 1800 805 801 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    In this very special episode of The Big Dorrie, your hosts Naomi Moran & Luke Carroll have a yarn with one of the Deadliest Sista’s in showbiz, Elaine Crombie.

    As our regular listeners and fans will notice, we have changed the name of our fortnightly podcast from The BLAKyard to The Big Dorrie! Why? Well, you’ll just have to have a listen to find out!

    Naomi and Luke dorrie with Elaine about dealing with the pandemic, who was wearing what at the Dally M awards, South’s impending win at the NRL grand final this coming weekend, and how good it is when someone drops in to your home for a dorrie with a bunch of flowers and 2L of milk in hand.

    So grab a cuppa, kick off your shoes, and join the mob for a Dorrie about everything Knowledge, Culture, Country and Connection.

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    The Big Dorrie podcast is a Koori Mail production.

    The theme music featured in this podcast is ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’ by Marvin Gaye.

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    For more information on artist CJAY’S Vines visit: cjaysvines.bigcartel.com

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    At the Koori Mail, we acknowledge and pay our respects to the Bundjalung Nation, and the lands of the Widjabul Wiabul people upon which our offices sit, and to all Ancestors and Elders.

    ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE, ABORIGINAL LAND.

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    55 mins
  • Real men show their emotions & vulnerability.
    Sep 17 2021

    The Big Dorrie would like to advise that this episode contains themes that may trigger some listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

    In this special episode of The Big Dorrie (formerly The BLAKyard), Kirk, Naomi & Luke have a yarn to Joe Williams, who is a proud Wiradjuri man, NRL Star, and passionate community advocate for mental health and suicide prevention.

    Kirk and the crew talk to Joe about his contribution to the new book ‘Dear Son - Letters and Reflections from First Nations Fathers and Sons’ by Torres Strait Islander man Thomas Mayor. Joe talks to the idea that the strongest men in our lives are those who aren’t afraid to show their vulnerability and emotions.

    Joe also speaks to The Big Dorrie crew about his advocacy work in bringing the conversation about mental health to the table, and Naomi talks about some deadly books The Big Dorrie recently received from New South Books at the University of New South Wales.

    So grab a cuppa, kick off your shoes, and join the mob for a Dorrie about everything Knowledge, Culture, Country and Connection.

    The Big Dorrie podcast is a Koori Mail production.

    The theme music featured in this podcast is “Rocksteady” by Aretha Franklin.

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    At the Koori Mail, we acknowledge and pay our respects to the Bundjalung Nation, and the lands of the Widjabul Wiabul people upon which our offices sit, and to all Ancestors and Elders.

    ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE, ABORIGINAL LAND

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    49 mins
  • Culture makes you strong and Deadly!
    Sep 3 2021

    In this episode of The Big Dorrie (formerly The BLAKyard) your hosts Kirk Page, Naomi Moran & Luke Carroll talk to AFL legend Michael O’Loughlin about his involvement with the GO Foundation, an organisation he co-founded with Adam Goodes that focuses on culture and education for jarjums and young people.

    Kirk and the crew have a yarn about the upcoming AFL and NRL finals, Latrell Mitchell’s suspension, and the ongoing impacts of racism on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in sport.

    So grab a cuppa, kick off your shoes, and join the mob for a Dorrie about everything Knowledge, Culture, Country and Connection.

    The Big Dorrie podcast is a Koori Mail production.

    The theme music featured in this podcast is “Leaps and Bounds” by Paul Kelly.

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    To advertise in the Koori Mail's upcoming Higher Education Feature, call 02 6622 2666 now!

    For more information on the GO Foundation visit: www.gofoundation.org.au

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    If this podcast raises any issues for you please contact the National Indigenous Critical Response Service on 1800 805 801 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    At the Koori Mail, we acknowledge and pay our respects to the Bundjalung Nation, and the lands of the Widjabul Wiabul people upon which our offices sit, and to all Ancestors and Elders.

    ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE, ABORIGINAL LAND.

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    43 mins