In this special episode from Lightning Ridge we bring you the release of our live event held at the Tin Camp Studios and Hungry Spirit in the Ridge during September 2024. Join us as we hear music from Logan Lohse and we interview Mel and Susie. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land around Lightning Ridge the Yuwaalaraay people. Episode …

In this special episode from Lightning Ridge we bring you the release of our live event held at the Tin Camp Studios and Hungry Spirit in the Ridge during September 2024. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land around Lightning Ridge the Yuwaalaraay people. Join us as we hear music from Warren Mason and we interview Artist John Murray. Ep…

In this episode we hear from Lightning Ridge a small outback town in north-western NSW. Part of Walgett Shire, Lightning Ridge is situated near the southern border of Queensland, about 6km east of the Castlereagh Highway. The traditional owners of the land around Lightning Ridge are the Yuwaalaraay people. Lightning Ridge boasts a unique duality. T…

In this Episode we hear interviews from people in Grawin NSW featuring stories, memories and reflections about the Grawin area Opal Fields. This cluster of opal fields can be found in a remote area about 70 kilometres west of Lightning Ridge, accessed via the small village of Cumborah, 30 minutes northwest of Walgett. The Grawin Opal Field, establi…

In this Episode we hear interviews from people in Goodooga NSW. Located in northwestern New South Wales, Australia on the Queensland border Goodooga is a remote town on the Bokhara River. A population of just over 200 people, Goodooga is home to a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community who make up a significant portion of the popula…

In this Episode we hear interviews from people in Carinda NSW, Weilwan Country. This episode features stories, memories and reflections about Carinda. Located in the heart of New South Wales, Australia, Carinda is a small remote town on the edge of the stunning Macquarie Marshes, one of Australia's largest inland wetlands, Carinda offers breathtaki…

In this Episode we hear interviews from people in Carinda NSW, Weilwan Country. This episode features stories, memories and reflections about Carinda. Located in the heart of New South Wales, Australia, Carinda is a small remote town on the edge of the stunning Macquarie Marshes, one of Australia's largest inland wetlands, Carinda offers breathtaki…

In this episode we hear interviews from people in Nevertire NSW 0n Ngiyampaa / Wangaaypuwan & Weilwan country. Nevertire is a small country town in New South Wales, Australia. It's fairly remote, sitting right where the Mitchell and Oxley Highways meet. You'll find it about 496 kilometres northwest of Sydney, closer to Narromine, Nyngan and Dubbo. …

In this Episode we hear interviews from people in Gulargambone NSW, Wailwan and Gamilaroi Country. This episode features stories, memories and reflections about Gular- as it is known by the locals. Gulargambone is a little town on the Castlereagh River, halfway between Gilgandra and Coonamble. Surrounded by farms and wide-open spaces, it's a peacef…

In this Episode we hear interviews from people in Gulargambone NSW, Wailwan and Gamilaroi Country. This episode features stories, memories and reflections about Gular- as it is known by the locals. Gulargambone is a charming little town on the Castlereagh River, halfway between Gilgandra and Coonamble. Surrounded by farms and wide-open spaces, it's…

In this bonus episode we hear interviews from people in Coonamble NSW, Wailwan Country featuring stories, memories and reflections about The Plaza Theatre which reopened early in 2024. The Coonamble Plaza Theatre, a two-tiered structure built in 1930 after a devastating fire, has a rich history. Designed to accommodate 900 patrons, it features a gr…

In this Special Episode we hear interviews from people in Coonamble NSW, Wailwan Country. This episode features stories, memories and reflections about The Plaza Theatre which reopened early in 2024. The Coonamble Plaza Theatre, a two-tiered structure built in 1930 after a devastating fire, has a rich history. Designed to accommodate 900 patrons, i…

In this Bonus Episode we hear interviews from people in Coonamble NSW, Wailwan Country. This episode features stories, memories and reflections about The Plaza Theatre which reopened early 2024. The Coonamble Plaza Theatre, a two-tiered structure built in 1930 after a devastating fire, has a rich history. Designed to accommodate 900 patrons, it fea…

Features: Warren Central School Kids and Wayilwan Elders Minnie, Meryl and Robin at the sacred Beemunnel Reserve Aborignal Place. The “Beemunnel Reserve is regarded as a highly significant cultural and spiritual site by the local Wayilwan people of the Warren region.” Find out more here: https://warren.nsw.gov.au/__media_downloads/Beemunnel%20Pamph…

Features: Fleur and Rainy were down at the Barnardos playgroup. Barnardos West including Nyngan and Warren Family Centres offer the local community support surrounding Family, Parenting and Youth situations. Barnardos: https://www.barnardos.org.au/centres/western-nsw/ Bill, Malcolm, Sissy (Alison), Thelma and two sisters Susie and Helen tell some s…

Features: Sisters Florence, Jenny and Vivian tell us about their lives when they were down at the Coonamble Local Aboriginal Land Council on Castlereagh Street. The main purpose of Coonamble LALC is to be a supportive structure for the Aboriginal Community to provide information and referrals to Aboriginal members and people. The Council has an end…

Features: Coonamble Public School Kids chat at their library, talking about what they like and what’s important to them. https://coonamble-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/ https://www.facebook.com/coonamblepublicschoolnsw Jamie-Lea Trindall the Executive Director of Outback Arts. She talks about her life, her passion for community arts and her own ceramics pr…

Features: Nathan and Kaily Burtonshaw chat about their lives. Nathan is a professional Bull Rider and Kaily is a Cutting Horse Rider. They have travelled and toured across America and came back to live in Nathan’s home town Coonamble. Find out about Nathan: https://pbr.com/athletes/riders/profile/5649/NathanBurtenshaw John shares his experience gro…

Features: Angie is the Principle Director of Western Studio of Performing Arts. She has lived in the region for over 30 years, including being in Nyngan during the 1990 floods. You can find out more about the dance studio here: https://wspadance.com.au/ Kids at Nyngan Public School interview each other and ask each other the important questions! ht…

Features: Glad Eldridge grew up in Warrigal NSW about 10km’s south of Nyngan. She remembers the Rabbiting trade, all the community Balls, the open picture theatre and much more. She finishes with a song… Glad is the author of “Life along the Railways” first published in 2017. The book was so well received it has become a collector’s item.: https://…

Features: The Nyngan Show... catching up with Will the Pavillion Steward, and Patrick the Show Person, Salina , Steven the Ringmaster, and Betsy. https://www.nynganshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Nyngan-Show-Society-112414328769306/ Louise shares her poem about Nyngan and resilience. Down at the Nyngan Local Aboriginal Land Council, finding out …

Episode 1- Brewarrina Part 1. In this Episode we hear stories and interviews from people in Brewarrina NSW. Brewarrina is located in the Outback of NSW between Bourke, Walgett and Lightning Ridge. Brewarrina is where the Barwon River flows through the oldest man-made structure on earth, the “Ngunnhu” (fish traps). The Outback Outloud Podcast was de…

Episode 2- Bourke In this Episode we hear stories and interviews from people in Bourke NSW. Bourke is a beautiful town on the banks of the Darling River. “You ain't been anywhere at all until you’ve been to Bourke!” The Outback Outloud Podcast was designed and produced by Signal Creative and is a collaboration between Signal Creative and Outback Ar…

Episode 3- Walgett In this Episode we hear stories and interviews from people in Walgett NSW. Walgett is located by the Namoi River near its junction with the Barwon River in northern New South Wales. Walgett is south of Lightning Ridge on the Castlereagh Highway- you’ll hear some stories from there too! The Outback Outloud Podcast was designed and…

Episode 4- Cobar Part 1 In this Episode we hear stories and interviews from people in Cobar NSW. Cobar is known as a mining town, a region with stunning Aboriginal rock art, culture and heritage..and a big community spirit! The Outback Outloud Podcast was designed and produced by Signal Creative and is a collaboration between Signal Creative and Ou…

Episode 5- Brewarrina Part 2 In this Episode we hear more stories and interviews from people in Brewarrina NSW. Brewarrina is located in the Outback of NSW between Bourke, Walgett and Lightning Ridge. Brewarrina is where the Barwon River flows through the oldest man-made structure on earth, the “Ngunnhu” (fish traps). The Outback Outloud Podcast wa…

Episode 6- Cobar Part 2 In this Episode we hear more stories and interviews from people in Cobar NSW. Cobar is known as a mining town, a region with stunning Aboriginal rock art, culture and heritage..and a big community spirit! The Outback Outloud Podcast was designed and produced by Signal Creative and is a collaboration between Signal Creative a…

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