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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.
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
33%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchBroadcasting 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.
Recent episodes include "Herberton Jacaranda Festival: A Weekend of Purple, Music and Family Fun" (16 October 2026, 6 minutes), "Skin Sores or a Sore Throat? Here's Why You Should Get Them Checked" (15 October 2026, 6 minutes), and "Get Ready Queensland: Johnathan Thurston Has an Important Message" (13 October 2026, 6 minutes).
Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 6 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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Stars and Stories: The Black Star Radio Podcast is a society show with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #152
Herberton Jacaranda Festival: A Weekend of Purple, Music and Family Fun In this episode, MJ chats with Ros about Herberton's Jacaranda Festival and the weekend of celebrations planned for the town. Ros talks about the...
Episode #151
Skin Sores or a Sore Throat? Here's Why You Should Get Them Checked In this episode, MJ speaks with Dr Allison Hempenstall, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Public Health Medical Officer, about an outbreak of...
Episode #149
What can you do now to prepare for cyclone and flood season, before a warning is issued? Get Ready Queensland Ambassador Johnathan Thurston joins MJ to talk about his recent visit to Far North Queensland communities...
Episode #150
In this episode, MJ speaks with Rex O’Rourke, Chief Executive of the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, about the new $35.4 million Pormpuraaw Primary Healthcare Centre. Rex explains what the new facility...
Episode #148
A New Chapter for the Tablelands: Meet Mayor Kevin Cardew In this episode, MJ speaks with Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Kevin Cardew about his first council meeting and what he wants to see happen across the region...
Episode #145
In this episode, Michael speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about prostate checkups and what can happen when a PSA test comes back elevated. Gerald talks about the anxiety many men experience...
Episode #147
In this episode, MJ speaks with Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council CEO Chad King about the Barra Bash and what's planned for the big fishing weekend. Chad talks about the prizes up for grabs, including a $30,000 boat...
Episode #146
In this episode, MJ chats with Greg Bowden, General Manager Placemaking at Tablelands Regional Council, about some of the things happening across the Tablelands over the long weekend. Greg runs through the markets, live...
Episode #144
In this episode, MJ speaks with Dr Sarah Pye, the author of Curious Kai Asks Why, a children's book that follows Kai and her mum as they travel around Queensland, meeting scientists and learning about the natural world...
Episode #143
In this episode, MJ speaks with Dr Graham Lauriston from Tropical Vets Atherton about cassowaries and a very unusual member of his team, a cassowary skeleton named Victor. Graham explains how Victor came to be, why...
Episode #142
In this episode, Mark speaks with actor and filmmaker Steve Bastoni at the Outback by the Sea Short Film Festival in Normanton. Steve talks about his career, including roles in Police Rescue, Underbelly, Wentworth...
Episode #141
The Barra Bash may be over, but Doug Austin has plenty to report after a huge weekend at Lake Tinaroo. A total of 101 fish were caught, including 49 barramundi, with 30 of those measuring more than a metre. There were...
Episode #139
Can Melatonin Help Beat Jet Lag? In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about jet lag and what happens to your body when you travel across multiple time zones. Gerald explains...
Episode #140
The Barra Bash Is Back at Lake Tinaroo In this episode, MJ speaks with Doug Austin about the return of the Barra Bash at Lake Tinaroo and everything happening across the big fishing weekend. Doug talks about chasing...
Episode #138
In this episode, MJ chats with American/Australian baritone Don Windsor, who has gone from growing up on a farm in Kansas to performing in musical theatre productions around the world before eventually calling the...
Episode #137
In this episode, MJ speaks with Ian Maclean from Night Sky Secrets about the upcoming full moon and the fascinating stories connected to it. Ian shares the traditional Yolngu story of Ngalindi, the Moon Man, a fisherman...
Episode #136
Shingles Isn't Just an Older Person's Problem In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about the rise in shingles cases among younger adults. Gerald explains why people who have...
Episode #134
Building Resilience Through Rugby League and Connection In this episode, MJ speaks with Tamika Upton about her involvement in a partnership between the School for Living, Youth Justice and Queensland Rugby League...
Episode #133
In this episode, MJ speaks with Gerald Quigley, pharmacist and Master Herbalist, about recognising the warning signs of a stroke and why acting quickly matters. Recorded during National Stroke Week, held from 3 to 9...
Episode #132
Celebrating 50 Years Deadly in Wujal Wujal Black Star Radio's Mark Hogan takes you to Wujal Wujal for the community's 2026 NAIDOC Week celebration, marking 50 Years Deadly. Hear from Mayor Alister Gibson, Community...
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