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Explore powerful stories at the intersection of history, culture, and music—from Aboriginal cricket pioneers and war heroes to legendary albums by Hendrix, Miles Davis, and Gurrumul. This blog dives deep into First Nations resilience, iconic protest music, and untold truths that shaped Australia and the world. Engaging, thoughtful, and unapologetically real—where powerful voices from the past meet today's social conversation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this page contains images and names of deceased persons.
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Groote Eylandt: A Living Sanctuary of the Gulf.
Off the eastern coast of the Northern Territory, in the heart of the Gulf of Carpentaria, lies Groote Eylandt — a place of astonishing biodiversity and ecological vitality. For those who’ve walked its mangrove-fringed shores or wandered through its monsoon forests, it’s immediately clear that Groote isn’t just another tropical island — it’s a living sanctuary where land, sea, and culture converge in perfect balance. Groote Eylandt’s ecosystems are as varied as they are rich.
Groote Broadcasting
Oct 272 min read
Curtis Mayfield – Superfly (1972)
When Superfly hit the streets in 1972, it didn’t just soundtrack a film—it rewrote the rules for what a soundtrack could be. Curtis...
Groote Broadcasting
Aug 302 min read
On This Day, 1963: A Turning Point in America’s Struggle for Justice.
On August 28, 1963, an estimated 250,000 people converged on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in one of the largest demonstrations...
Groote Broadcasting
Aug 282 min read
The Israel–Palestine Conflict: A Century of Dispossession, Nationalism, and Struggle.
The roots of the Israel–Palestine conflict lie in the overlapping national movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries — Zionism...
Groote Broadcasting
Aug 113 min read
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Emily Wurramara – Nara [2024]
“Nara”, named for the Anindilyakwa word meaning “nothing,” stands as Emily Wurramara’s cinematic second studio album—one forged from...
Groote Broadcasting
Aug 22 min read
Blak History Month🎙 Wire MC: Voice of the Street, Fire of the Mob.Closing out Blak History Month with a pioneer and a legacy in motion.
In the early 2000s, long before Blak hip-hop found its way into festival headliners and mainstream playlists, Wire MC was already on the...
Groote Broadcasting
Jul 302 min read
Blak History Month🎙 Neville Bonner: A Trailblazer in the Halls of Power.
Neville Bonner was a man of quiet dignity and immense courage who made history simply by stepping into rooms where no Aboriginal person...
Groote Broadcasting
Jul 282 min read
Aretha Franklin – Amazing Grace (1972)
When Amazing Grace dropped in 1972, the Queen of Soul didn’t just return to her gospel roots—she burned the whole tree down and rebuilt...
Groote Broadcasting
Jul 262 min read
Blak History Month🎙William Cooper: A Voice for Justice in a Country That Refused to Listen.
William Cooper was a man far ahead of his time — a quiet revolutionary whose determination helped lay the foundation for the modern...
Groote Broadcasting
Jul 252 min read
Blak History Month🎙Indigenous Astronomy: Reading the Stars, Guiding the Land.
Long before Western telescopes scanned the skies, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were already master astronomers — reading...
Groote Broadcasting
Jul 211 min read
Blak History Month: The Aboriginal Tent Embassy:Established 26 January 1972 – A symbol of Sovereignty, Survival and Strength.
On a rainy night in 1972, four young Aboriginal men — Michael Anderson, Billy Craigie, Tony Coorey and Bertie Williams — pitched a beach...
Groote Broadcasting
Jul 42 min read
Blak History Month: Groote Eylandt: Resistance, Connection and Deep Cultural Strength.
Anindilyakwa: Ayangkidarrba meaning “island” is the largest island in the Gulf of Carpentaria and the fourth largest island in Australia....
Groote Broadcasting
Jul 22 min read
Blak History Month
This July, we celebrate Blak History Month — a powerful time to honour the strength, survival, and sovereignty of Aboriginal and Torres...
Groote Broadcasting
Jul 11 min read
National Sorry Day – May 26
Today, we pause to honour the strength, resilience, and healing of the Stolen Generations—Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children...
Groote Broadcasting
May 251 min read
Pemulwuy: The Warrior Who Rose in Defence of His People.
As British colonisation expanded across Eora Country in the late 18th century, so too did the violence, displacement, and destruction...
Groote Broadcasting
May 121 min read
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