Set against the warm, salty breezes of Far North Queensland, Torres Strait Islander author Lenora Thacker's debut novel brings to life a somewhat forgotten Australian history. The Pearl of Tagai Town is a groundbreaking historical fiction that weaves together three vibrant Torres Strait languages, Kala Lagaw Ya, Meriam Mir, and Yumplatok, in an unforgettable wartime love story.

Fresh from her National Indigenous Music Awards Hall of Fame induction, Jess Mauboy reflects on her evolution as an artist and how she's maintained her passion for music throughout it all.

Neenah Gray shares the Darumbal word for an extended family member.

This week Neenah Gray shares the Darumbal word for ‘no’.

Gamilaroi poet Luke Patterson possesses a rare gift: he hears the world in verse, and when he speaks, that musicality becomes undeniable. 

His debut poetry collection,  A Savage Turn, is published by Magabala Books.

Awaye honours the life and legacy of the remarkable Uncle Noel Tovey, who has had a profound impact on Blak dance and theatre. 

This conversation was first broadcast on Awaye in 2003.

Listeners are advised the discussion references childhood sexual assault, racist language, and suicide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are advised that the following conversation contains the name and voice of a person who has died

For Word Up this week Neenah Gray shares a phrase that’ll get you to really listen.

Head to the NATSIAAs – now in their 42nd year – to meet Gaypalani Wanabi and her fellow prize-winning First Nations  artists from across the continent.

For Word Up Neenah Gray shares the Darumbal word for 'father' and discusses an interesting linguistic connection she found while visiting the west coast.

Maggie Knight-Williams is a fierce young Gamilaraay poet based on Ngunnawal dhawura.

A law student and Voice referendum activist, Maggie transforms pain into power through "cheeky, kitchen-table storytelling" that explores Country, memory, and womanhood. 

For National Poetry Month, Maggie discusses her writing craft and how she's using verse as both weapon and balm.

You can catch Maggie sharing the stage with literary heavyweights Kirli Saunders and Maxine Beneba Clarke at Sydney's National Poetry Month Gala.