National Indigenous Television has begun a public campaign highlighting that the federal government hasn’t yet announced plans to continue to provide funding past June this year.
The Station has received 48 million dollars in government funding since its establishment in 2006 – and without it, they’ll have to stop broadcasting.
They need public support, and to find out how we can help Meri Fatin caught up with NITV Head of Content Management and Digital Media, Tanya Denning on Morning Magazine
The Kimberley’s peak Indigenous representative body has spoken out against environmental groups opposing industrial development in Broome.
The Kimberley Land Council says The Wilderness Society and Save the Kimberley are damaging Broome’s local Indigenous communities.
The KLC has publicly supported the proposed multi-billion-dollar gas hub at James Price Point north of Broome – in the hope that it will create jobs and boost the local economy.
They’re calling on environmental groups to respect the KLC’s decision to support the proposed development.
Meri Fatin caught up with Kimberly Land Council Executive Director WAYNE BERGMANN.
Construction of WA’s largest wind farm is getting underway soon.
The 750 million dollar development will be located at Collgar – 250 kilometres east of Perth – and will provide more than three per cent of the state’s energy.
Behind the development is a new wind-mapping technology that’s taking the guesswork out of finding ideal locations for wind energy farms.
And one of the scientists behind it is DR. NATHAN STEGGEL.
Meri Fatin caught up with Dr Steggel on Morning Magazine.
Formally of The Tea Party and The Armada, Jeff Martin will once again hit the road doing the ‘solo thing’.
Having just announced a whole list of shows throughout Australia in April/May, Jeff Martin and guest Jay Cortez will be coming to a town near you.
Before they started packing the van, Jeff Martin and 5 year old son Django Martin, stopped in to chat to Stacy Gougoulis on Breakfast, before taking little Django off to school.
Local comedian Jimmy James Eaton talks children with part time radio host, last time biker, Stacy Gougoulis.
Kids really do say the darndest things; and so do Jimmy James and Stacy. Listen in as they speak about illegitimate uncles, bizarre child names and the slightly disturbing Eaton understanding of Easter.
And from the ashes we rise. Having survived the most fearsome tempest since a couple of cows hitched a ride with Moses, the reconstruction effort is in full swing. In fact, X-Press just got off the blower with an insider over at the Australian Bureau Of Statistics who informed us that, not only are the storm survivors returning in droves, but Perth is on track to more than double its population by 2050 – 3.8 million sandgropers, up from 1.7 million today.
Think you can join WA’s own Tim & Jean as winners of triple j’s Unearthed High competition? Well then, read on! For those who have been living under a rock, Unearthed High is the nation’s biggest search for young musical talent. Once the winning band is found they will be flown to Sydney to record their song ready for play on triple j. As if that isn’t enough, triple j will also put on a wicked gig at the winners’ school, with support from British India. If you’ve got what it takes head to triplejunearthed.com/unearthedhigh.
Entries close on Sunday, May 16.
Henry Rollins is a busy man. As a DJ, stand-up comedian, writer, actor and spoken word artist, Rollins barely gets a chance to pump iron – but that’s just the way he likes it. In 2010, Rollins’ busy schedule will see him stop off in Australia for a quick tour, with shows at the Astor Theatre on Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2. Rollins’ Frequent Flyer Tour will be a spoken word affair, focusing on travel – an occupational hazard! Tickets are on sale now from BOCS.
Local lads Gyroscope are going to be making a very special in store appearance at 78 Records next weekend, playing an acoustic set of tracks from their upcoming album Cohesion, as well as signing copies of the album. Coming off the back of their #1 album Breed Obsession in 2008, Cohesion is set to be a record with enough power to rock even the strongest stadium foundations. Head to 78s (914 Hay St, Perth) at 5pm on Friday, April 9, to grab your copy and see Gyroscope up close and personal at the same time.
Think you can join WA’s own Tim & Jean as winners of triple j’s Unearthed High competition? Well then, read on! For those who have been living under a rock, Unearthed High is the nation’s biggest search for young musical talent. Once the winning band is found they will be flown to Sydney to record their song ready for play on triple j. As if that isn’t enough, triple j will also put on a wicked gig at the winners’ school, with support from British India. If you’ve got what it takes head to triplejunearthed.com/unearthedhigh.
Entries close on Sunday, May 16.
