Get in contact with the CAAMA newsroom: news@caama.com.au
CAAMA Radio produces two local news bulletins airing at 12pm and 5pm every weekday.
A full bulletin can also be heard online.
In this bulletin:
The Central Australian Aboriginal Congress in Alice Springs celebrates its 50 birthday today;
The four Northern Territory Aboriginal land councils today signed the Barunga Voice Declaration that addresses all Australians and urges them to support a Voice to Parliament;
A new survey suggests Australians believe we’re experiencing the ‘new normal’ for COVID-19 but experts are worried about a rapid decline in COVID-safe behaviours;
In sport….And local rider DAVID WALSH will be hoping to become one of the all time greats, if he isn’t already, as he seeks to win his fourth title.
“Central Australian Aboriginal Congress was born on the 9th June 1973 – prior to then there was no major Aboriginal organization representing the rights and interest of Aboriginal people of Central Australia.” Neville Perkins
“I was going to Sydney Uni at the time and I was back here having a break and I could see that there was no organisation here representing the interests and rights of Aboriginal people.”
Hartley-street-clinic-1983- courtesy of CAAC
” It was amazing because the Aboriginal women were running the Congress Aboriginal Medical Service and they’re still doing it today and doing a great job… and that’s how it survived ! “
The late Dr Trevor Cutter was our first medical doctor … and he was a great doctor !
Dr Trevor Cutter(centre) with Neville Perkins…. photo copyright Paul Wiles Alice Springs
We had many-many clients, including non Indigenous clients that we were helping in Alice Springs!
Get in contact with the CAAMA newsroom: news@caama.com.au
CAAMA Radio produces two local news bulletins airing at 12pm and 5pm every weekday.
A full bulletin can also be heard online.
In this bulletin:
The Federal Government has today released details of its justice re-investment programs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
A meeting of the Northern and Central Land Council has passed a resolution with overwhelming support endorsing a call to all Australians to support a Voice to Parliament;
The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association has officially moved to back the Yes vote for the Voice To Parliament referendum;
Legendary Australian singer-songwriter PAUL KELLY is heading to Alice Springs this October to headline an exciting new event, The Warm-Up;
In sport….In cricket…Australian medium-fast bowler and Gulidjan man SCOTT BOLAND will be hoping for some great bowling figures when Australia faces India tonight in the final of the ICC World Test Championships.
Get in contact with the CAAMA newsroom: news@caama.com.au
CAAMA Radio produces two local news bulletins airing at 12pm and 5pm every weekday.
A full bulletin can also be heard online.
In this bulletin:
The Territory Government has again lowered the cap on the number of pokie machines in Alice Springs, which now stands at 1659, down from 1699;
A group of past and present Liberal Party politicians have launched their campaign to support the Yes campaign for a Voice To Parliament, breaking away from the LNP’s position of supporting a No vote, which is lead by Opposition Leader PETER DUTTON;
The Coalition for Healthy Remotes Stores in the Northern Territory is calling for store owners to be supported, to improve the healthiness of stores in remote Aboriginal communities;
Central Australia will soon have access to free, and culturally appropriate mental health and wellbeing support;
In sport….Australian Rugby League Commission Chairman PETER V’LANDYS has revealed plans to expand the NRL competition, with a team from Papua New Guinea leading the race to become the code’s 18th team.
Warlpiri is spoken by Aboriginal people in the Tanami Desert region of the Northern Territory and in terms of number of speakers is one of the largest Aboriginal languages across the country.
Community members and Warlpiri speakers from Yuendumu, Willowra, Lajamanu, Nyirrpi and Alekarenge have contributed to the Warlpiri Dictionary which has been more than 50 years in the making.
With more than 500 illustrations, detailed flora and fauna information, colour photographs; and maps of Warlpiri country the dictionary is rich in Warlpiri history and cultural practices. The dictionary has an English word finder and a guide to Warlpiri grammar and is essential for both beginner and advanced speakers of Warlpiri, translators and interpreters or for anyone interested in learning more about Warlpiri language and culture.
Images by Bri Alexander
Linguist Mary Laughren research interests include Australian Aboriginal languages, language in education, lexicography and the semantic-syntactic interface. She is the editor of the Warlpiri-English encyclopedic dictionary and has played a key role in the documentation of the Walpiri Language with signiificant contributions to the understanding of song register and baby talk register.
Barbara Martin, Yamurna Oldfield and Tess Ross joined Floyd Doyle in the CAAMA studio to celebrate the launch of the Walpiri Dictionary.
Kerry O’Brien has been described as a “giant of Australian journalism” and is probably best remembered for his incisive interviewing style on ABC television with both The 7.30 Report and Four Corners .
Kerry, who is the recipient of six Walkley Awards for excellence in journalism including the Gold Walkley, and the Walkley for Outstanding Leadership, has been a role model for generations of broadcast journalists.
Career Highlights
2010-2015
Presenter/Interviewer Four Corners ABC TV
2015
Author “Keating”, publisher Allen & Unwin
2013
Feature interviews with Paul Keating (four-part series) and Clive James
1995-2010
Editor and presenter/interviewer National 7.30 Report (ABC TV)
1990-1995
First presenter/interviewer Lateline (ABC TV)
1993-1994
Political columnist Time magazine
1988-1989
Political Editor Ten Network.
1988-1989
Founder & presenter Face To Face (Ten Network).
1987
Political Correspondent (ABCTV)
1985-1986
Senior Reporter Four Corners (ABC TV)
1983-1984
First US Correspondent (Seven Network)
1975-1977
Senior Reporter Four Corners (ABC TV)
1972-1975
Senior Reporter Australia’s first daily current affairs program This Day Tonight (ABC TV)
“The traditional models of mainstream media have been completely turned upside down by social media, by the internet and what has followed !”
Kerry O’Brien chats with Floyd Doyle in the CAAMA Studio caamapwphoto 2023
“The internet has been used to spread misinformation, a flood of misinformation which is very difficult for mainstream journalism to deal with !”
“We cannot take democracy for granted.”
CAAMA radio’s Floyd Doyle caught up with Kerry to talk about how media has changed during his nearly fifty years in the profession...
Kerry signs his new book for CAAMA CEO Sonya DeMasiKerry deep in thought…caamapwphoto 2023Kerry O’Brien caamapwphoto 2023
L- R Floyd Doyle, Bruce Dennehy, Kerry O’Brien, David Liddle, Jack Orr.
Dave Clark is a writer-poet living in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) who works as a counsellor. In 2022 he was winner of the Northern Territory Literary Award (Poetry). Dave has works published in Bramble, Red Room Poetry, Mantissa, Grieve, Pure Slush, Swim Meet Lit and Raining Poetry to name a few. He is currently working on a memoir about how we cope with grief.
Dave Clark talks with Paul Wiles about the 2023 Writers Festival in Mparntwe Alice Springs. Listen here :
Get in contact with the CAAMA newsroom: news@caama.com.au
CAAMA Radio produces two local news bulletins airing at 12pm and 5pm every weekday.
A full bulletin can also be heard online.
In this bulletin:
The Alice Springs community group fighting the increase in poker machines in the town’s pubs, clubs and casino is preparing to continue its battle now that the NT Government is lifting its ban on new machines;
Independent community action group Get Up hand Federal Minister for Environment and Water TANYA PLIBERSEK a 24500 signature petition against the Middle Arm gas hub on Larrakia country;
Mental health support group RUOK were in Alice Springs today, as they travel Central Australia to spread the message to prevent suicide and suicidal behaviour;
Queensland have the chance to wrap up the State of Origin series in three weeks time at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane after defeating New South Wales on the neutral ground of Adelaide Oval last night.
In July 2018 the then Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, visited Tennant Creek where he announced a regional agreement would be worked on to increase social and economic opportunities in the area. Turnbull signed off on a statement of intent to invest $60 million as part of regional agreement, but five years later questions are being asked about what progress has been made!
“The community is saying they’ve been let let down big time -they have a big wish list.” – Valda Napurrula Shannon
The Barkly Regional deal was signed in Tennant Creek by the Federal Government, the Northern Territory Government and the Barkly Regional Council to address social outcomes, productivity and child safety – but a local based community advisor and researcher says nothing significant has happened in the Barkly region to address ongoing community concerns… despite funding for the Barkly Regional deal.
Valda Napurrula Shannon , a Walpiri/ Warumungu woman who has lived and worked in Ali Curung and Tennant Creek for the past 30 years shared her concerns with CAAMA’s Floyd Doyle…