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- Body Image in a Digital World: Support for Teens and FamiliesBody Image in a Digital World: Support for Teens and FamiliesLet’s talk about body image.In this episode of Stars and Stories, Gerald Quigley and MJ discuss the impact of early smartphone use, social media, and body image concerns for our kids — and what we can do about it.If you're a parent, carer, or grandparent, Gerald recommends checking out butterfly.org.au — a helpful resource for understanding what teenagers today are going through.Because understanding their world is the first step to helping them through it.More details: https://butterfly.org.au/----more----
Stars and Stories Podcast
Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.
Meet Gerald
Gerald Quigley is a practising Community Pharmacist, as well as an Accredited Herbalist.
Gerald is a Pharmacist and Master Herbalist based in Melbourne. He is a media health commentator heard each week on many radio stations.
He is co-hosts the House of Wellness radio program heard each Sunday on the Nine Radio Network live across Australia.
Gerald is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
Gerald’s passion is to empower each person to make sensible health decisions, and to continually maintain and improve their quality of life, especially as they age.
2 min - Have the yarn that could save a life.Have the yarn that could save a life.This week on Stars and Stories, MJ chats with Lauren Ginders from DonateLife to clear up the confusion around organ and tissue donation. From busted myths to sobering stats — including the 50+ Aussies who die each year waiting for a transplant — this conversation is a timely reminder that donating is about more than ticking a box.Lauren shares how easy it is to register online (no more relying on your driver’s license!) and why First Nations donors are vital for better transplant matches in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.Key takeaways:
- One donor can change or save up to 7 lives
- It takes less than 1 minute to register
- Telling your family is just as important as signing up
Listen now — and then have the conversation.Learn more: https://www.donatelife.gov.au/register-donor-today----more----Stars and Stories Podcast
Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.
Learn more: https://blackstarradio.com.au
5 min - The countdown is on to Dream Aloud!
The countdown is on to Dream Aloud!
Black Star caught up with Flora Wong from Qld Music Trails to talk about what’s coming up for this year’s Dream Aloud Festival — and it’s big!
Set for Saturday, October 18 at Munro Martin Parklands in Cairns, this all-First Nations lineup features Budjerah, Kaiit, South Summit and more. It’s family-friendly, and full of good vibes, great food, and incredible music.
Expect more than just a festival — Dream Aloud includes a creative summit, networking for emerging artists, and showcases that celebrate culture and connection.
“We want local people involved. That’s what it’s all about,” Flora says.
Save the date. Invite the mob.
Learn more: www.qldmusictrails.com
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6 min - Opening the doors for Regional Women in Music
Opening the doors for Regional Women in Music.
It highlights everyone. That’s how Elly Hanlon described the Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) — an event that’s not just about performers, but about recognising every corner of the industry.
Whether you’re behind the scenes, from a remote town, gender diverse, multicultural, or First Nations — AWMA is for you.
Elly knows firsthand. As a 2022 regional delegate from Airlie Beach, she was given access to the full experience: the conference, the First Nations showcase, and the black carpet and she’s now part of the team bringing it to life.
This year, eight regional women will be selected to attend the 2-day event in Brisbane (October 8–9).
Nominate now by visiting the Australian Women in Music Awards website.
Queensland Regional & Remote Women’s Music Program –
Applications close 5pm AEST, 4 August 2025
Learn more here: https://womeninmusicawards.com.au/regional-callout/
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Stars and Stories
Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.
4 min - Friday, August 01, 2025 Spot the Signs: Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes?
Missed National Diabetes Week? Let’s catch up. Michael chats with Gerald Quigley — pharmacist, Master Herbalist, and Black Star regular — about the rising challenge of type 2 diabetes and the signs we shouldn’t ignore.
From constant thirst to stubborn skin issues, elevated blood sugar often creeps up without warning.
Gerald reminds us that prevention starts with awareness — and a free 5-minute online risk tool can help you check your chances of developing type 2 diabetes in the next five years.
He even tried it himself. It’s never too late to take your health seriously.
Listen now to Stars and Stories.
Learn more about the The Australian type 2 diabetes risk assessment tool (AUSDRISK):
https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/the-australian-type-2-diabetes-risk-assessment-tool-ausdrisk
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Stars and Stories Podcast
Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.
Meet Gerald
Gerald Quigley is a practising Community Pharmacist, as well as an Accredited Herbalist.
Gerald is a Pharmacist and Master Herbalist based in Melbourne. He is a media health commentator heard each week on many radio stations.
He is co-hosts the House of Wellness radio program heard each Sunday on the Nine Radio Network live across Australia.
Gerald is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
Gerald’s passion is to empower each person to make sensible health decisions, and to continually maintain and improve their quality of life, especially as they age.
3 min - Rethinking Home — Christine Doan on People Purpose Place
Rethinking Home — Christine Doan on People Purpose Place
What if housing wasn’t just about shelter, but about creating shared community?
In this episode, MJ speaks with Christine Doan of People Purpose Place — a new way of living that brings five unrelated people together under one roof, featuring private en-suite rooms and shared spaces.
It’s not about owning or renting in the traditional sense. It’s about sharing well — and that takes more than just moving in. Christine explains the vision behind this project, how they're working with participants to collaborate, resolve conflict, and create a true home together.
Listen now and learn why Christine believes this model could be part of the solution to Australia’s housing crisis.
Explore more at: https://peoplepurposeplace.com.au
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Stars and Stories Podcast
Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.
6 min - 75 Years Strong — Living and Breathing the Rodeo with President Peter Brown75 Years Strong — Living and Breathing the Rodeo with President Peter BrownThe 2025 Mareeba Rodeo was a huge success and President Peter Brown caught up with Black Star to reflect on the milestone event — from the incredible turnout to the growing list of highlights, like the debut of the Women’s Ranch Bronc Ride, sold-out camping, the free-style motocross, duck races and so much more!With more than 500 volunteers and a small but mighty committee working behind the scenes, this year’s rodeo was a true team effort — and it showed.Local organisations, community groups, and sporting clubs across Mareeba benefit every year, with over $10,000 in donations flowing back into the community.If you’re thinking of getting involved for 2026 — on the committee, as a volunteer, or even just with an idea — now’s the time, the countdown to next year’s rodeo has already begun.----more----
Stars and Stories
Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.
8 min - Still a Queen — Rodeo Stories with Deputy Mayor of Mareeba, Lenore Wyatt
Still a Queen — Rodeo Stories with Deputy Mayor of Mareeba, Lenore Wyatt
In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ catches up with Lenore Wyatt — former Rodeo Queen and now Deputy Mayor of Mareeba — for a chat about Rodeo royalty, growing confidence, and the joy of looking back.
Lenore takes us back to 1991 — the year she unexpectedly wore the crown at the Mareeba Rodeo — and reflects on the pride of the moment and how much confidence the Mareeba Rodeo Festival Queen Competition brings to young women today.
The 2025 Mareeba Rodeo was held on 11–12 July, and the town once again came alive with parades, duck races, bagpipes, and a celebration of community spirit — 75 years strong and still going.
Catch the full conversation on Stars and Stories
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Stars and Stories Podcast
Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.
6 min - Caring for Sea Country — with Brooke Owens from the TUMRA Program
Caring for Sea Country — with Brooke Owens from the TUMRA Program
In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ speaks with Brooke Owens, TUMRA Program Manager at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, about the important work happening across Queensland to protect Sea Country.
The Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreements (TUMRA) Program supports community-led partnerships that honour cultural knowledge, build local leadership, and help manage threats to the Reef — including illegal fishing, poor water quality, and coastal development.
Over the past 20 years, the TUMRA Program continues to evolve, providing training, jobs, and capacity-building for Traditional Owners to care for the Reef on their terms.
Listen now on Stars and Stories
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Stars and Stories Podcast
Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.
6 min - Don’t Ignore the Signs — Bowel Cancer Awareness with Gerald Quigley
New Episode: Don’t Ignore the Signs — Bowel Cancer Awareness with Gerald Quigley
In this episode of Stars and Stories, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about the importance of taking bowel cancer seriously—especially during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
If you're aged 45 to 74, the Australian Government sends you a free test every two years. It's easy to use, quick to return—and could save your life.
Gerald shares a personal story about a friend who nearly missed the signs of bowel cancer but survived thanks to a timely check. It’s a powerful reminder that early detection really does matter.
✔️ Don’t put it off.
✔️ Do the test for your peace of mind, and for your family.
🎧 Listen now on Stars and Stories
Learn more: https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org
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Stars and Stories Podcast
Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.
Meet Gerald
Gerald Quigley is a practising Community Pharmacist, as well as an Accredited Herbalist.
Gerald is a Pharmacist and Master Herbalist based in Melbourne. He is a media health commentator heard each week on many radio stations.
He is co-hosts the House of Wellness radio program heard each Sunday on the Nine Radio Network live across Australia.
Gerald is a Fellow of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia and Fellow of the Australian Traditional Medicine Society.
Gerald’s passion is to empower each person to make sensible health decisions, and to continually maintain and improve their quality of life, especially as they age.
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Broadcasting straight from the heart of Remote Communities, Black Star Radio brings a fresh twist to local radio with stories, music, and connections that matter. Powered by Queensland Remote…
Aboriginal Media (QRAM), we’re here to amplify voices, celebrate culture, and bring you the latest from Far North Queensland.