A Cuppa and a Yarn

Welcome back to “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. Our guest this week is a man known for his award-winning journalism in Australia and internationally. Stan Grant is a Wiradjuri man from Griffith who’s published multiple books and continues to write and speak on subjects … Continue reading Episode 15: Stan Grant on his hilarious childhood, his Ancestral connection and the person who asked him “Stan, what do you want to do with your life?” →

Welcome back to “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. Our guest this week is a woman who’s one of the brightest stars in Australian Rugby.

Mahalia Murphy is lightning fast, and that speed and strength has seen her transition from athletics to rugby league and then rugby union, where she’s represented Australia in both 7s and 15s around the world.

One of her favourite tournaments, the Ella 7s will be played in Dubbo this week and NSWALC is proud to be a sponsor of such a significant event.

Mahalia tells host Michelle Aleksandrovics-Lovegrove that although her Waratah commitments will keep her away this year, she’s happy that the event is going from strength to strength.

Welcome back to “A Cuppa and A Yarn”, hosted by Michelle Aleksandrovics-Lovegrove and brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. Our guest this week is a woman who’s dedicated her life to reconciliation and social inclusion. Shelley Reys has more than 25 years’ experience in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … Continue reading Episode 13: Shelley Reys on creating a culturally competent Australia, one workplace at a time →

Welcome back to “A Cuppa and A Yarn”, hosted by Michelle Aleksandrovics-Lovegrove and brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. Our guest this week is one of the most influential Aboriginal musicians in country music. Roger Knox is known as the ‘King of Koori Country’ and the ‘Black Elvis’ and he’s … Continue reading Episode 12: Roger Knox on uplifting, strengthening and touching peoples hearts. →

Welcome back to our podcast “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. Our guest this week is Craig Cromelin, who served as a NSWALC Councillor for 12 years. In Episode 11 of A Cuppa and Yarn, Craig Cromelin talks with host Michelle Aleksandrovics-Lovegrove about his work … Continue reading Episode 11: Craig Cromelin on Aboriginal Land Rights, growing up in Murrin Bridge and an enduring promise to two Aunties. →

Welcome back to our podcast “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. Our guest this week is a man who overcame a tumultuous childhood to become a man capable of some pretty hair-raising athletic feats. Kalkadoon man Jack Wilson starred in the reality TV series Australian … Continue reading Episode 10: Jack Wilson on health, happiness and being the Deadly Ninja! →

Welcome back to our podcast “A Cuppa and A Yarn” brought to you by the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council. Our guest this week is a woman who’s recently been vaulted into the media spotlight, after making the decision to share her story with cancer. When Theresa Lake was diagnosed with breast cancer, she … Continue reading Episode 9: Theresa Lake on the reality of cancer and empowering women →

Yaama and welcome to our podcast “A Cuppa and a Yarn” with NRL star, back-rower Joel Thompson. In this episode, Joel discusses his childhood in Ivanhoe, growing up rough, and the positive impact of his grandmother. Joel tells Michelle Aleksandrovics-Lovegrove that his nan helped him turn his life around from an angry young boy, to … Continue reading Episode 8: Joel Thompson on the power of redemption, giving back to community and being proudly “old school” in the NRL. →

Yaama and welcome to our podcast “A Cuppa and a Yarn” with NRL star, winger Josh Addo-Carr. In this episode, Josh talks about his early life in Blacktown, Doonside and Earlwood before his eventful road to Melbourne Storm. Josh tells Michelle Aleksandrovics-Lovegrove about the privilege of playing alongside NRL luminaries such as Billy Slater, Cameron … Continue reading Episode 7: Josh Addo-Carr on his legendary speed, connection to community and following in the footsteps of his famous grandfather →

Yaama and welcome to our podcast “A Cuppa and a Yarn” with NRL star, five-eighth Cody Walker. In this episode, Cody talks us through his journey to the top, playing at clubs right along the eastern seaboard. The Yuin Bundjalung man tells Michelle Aleksandrovics-Lovegrove about leaving Casino in NSW and heading for the Gold Coast … Continue reading Episode 6: Cody Walker on life at Souths, working with Wayne Bennett, and being inspired by his sons →