Local Programs
BREKKY with SCOTTY
Daily weekday breakfast show from 7-10am Monday to Friday presented by long-time local Scotty Day. A great mix of old and new music, interviews, comedy and community noticeboard. Also includes national and Indigenous news updates and the regional weather forecast.
Yarning Business
Weekly conversation show from 11am-12 noon on Mondays presented by Natasha Short, the founder and managing director of Kimberley Jiyigas or Birds. Yarning Business profiles some of the region’s most respected Indigenous businesswomen. This is the second in Natasha’s Kimberley She’ro series – the first series was repackaged as a podcast for radio.
Yarning Business is Repeated 6-7pm on Wednesdays and 8-9am on Saturdays. It is also heard between 6-7 Wednesdays on the PAKAM Network and 12-1pm Thursdays on NIRS.
Kimberley She’ro Spotify
Country Matters
Weekly show focusing on how local people across the Kimberley interact with country, presented by Donny Imberlong, a local Environmental Scientist and broadcaster. It brings an Aboriginal lens to conservation, land, and water management, as well as development. The program is informed by the rich traditional knowledge of local peoples, intertwined with science. It airs between 11am-12 midday on Fridays, and is repeated 7-8am on Saturdays & 6-7pm on Sundays.
Country Matters is also heard on Radio Goolarri in Broome between 3-4pm on Fridays, on the PAKAM Network between 5-6pm on Fridays, and on NIRS 12-1 on Saturdays.
Miriwoong Alive!
Fortnightly show showcasing the stories and history of the local Miriwoong people airing between 1-2pm on Thursdays and Saturdays. In partnership with the Mirima Dawang Woorlab-gerring Language & Culture Centre, this program is a celebration of the Miriwoong people and their survival! It’s is presented by Che Kelly and the team from the language centre with production by Waringarri Media.
Staying Healthy in the Kimberley
Weekly show focusing on positive health initiatives across the region between 11am-12 midday on Wednesdays. Presented by Nathalia Imberlong, who interviews health workers from our region’s principal health organisations, including BOAB Health, Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service (KAMS), the Old Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS), Wunan Health and others.
Tuesday Lunchtime Show with Bryan Gallagher
12-2pm every Tuesday
Bryan Gallagher is a respected local Miriwoong language teacher and broadcaster. Every Tuesday he spins some of his favourite tunes and takes requests from countrymen. He plays a wide range of music, from the old classics to new tunes, country, and some traditional songs.
COUNTRY AFFAIRS
Daily weekday morning talk show from 10-11am Monday to Friday presented by West Kimberley legend Sandy Dann from Radio Goolarri in Broome. Sandy is a proud Nyul Nyul woman, who has been broadcasting for more than 30 years. Country Affairs is a magazine-style radio program that includes talk and interviews on topical issues of importance to locals across the Kimberley. It is heard across Australia on the National Indigenous Radio Service (NIRS).
Legal Eagles
Weekly advice show on all matters to do with family law and more, aired between 11am-12 midday every Tuesday. Presented by Tawanda Mukosi and the team at Aboriginal Family Legal Services WA.
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Consumer Watch
Weekly program aired between 11am-12 midday every Thursday, raising awareness of the latest scams affecting people in our region, especially ones targeting Indigenous communities. Presented by Nathalia Imberlong and Teena Forrest from Consumer Protection WA. It includes Cyberbeat, a 15-minute weekly program with news and analysis on what’s happening with the internet in Australia produced by the CBAA via CRN.
All programs can he heard back on Soundcloud:
Afternoon Escape
Daily mid-afternoon show aired between 2-4pm Monday to Friday. Presented by Nathalia Imberlong, playing a great mix of music, and features up-coming artists, targeting Kimberley and WA musicians.
Aussie Rock Drive Time Show
Daily weekday program from 4-6pm Monday to Friday, featuring a playlist of the best home-grown Aussie rock and popular music tunes of all time. Mostly all the classics but also from over the past few decades.
Gospel Music
Weekly gospel show presented by Wendy Buttle heard on Sundays and Wednesdays between 1-2pm. It features a great mix of gospel music and interviews.
Gospel Hour
Weekly Sunday morning gospel show with Kununurra Anglican Senior Minister Daniel Faricy aired between 7-8am each Sunday morning.
Weekend Country
Every Saturday and Sunday mornings from the crack of dawn until 12 noon. Showcases the best Aussie country from around the Kimberley and Australia, as well as overseas.
All Indigenous Music Mix
Daily from 7pm-12midnight. All Indigenous bands and musicians from across the Kimberley and country. A mix of classics and new, as well as some country and traditional in language.
Saturday Night Party Music Show
Playing some of the best discos and party tunes every Saturday night from 6-10pm.
National Indigenous Radio Service SHows
Mary G Show
Weekly talk and music show between 7-10pm every Wednesday night. Mary G is a well-known and respected performer, comedian, musician and broadcaster from Broome. Her weekly show is heard around Australia on raising awareness about Aboriginal issues.
NIRS Weekly News in Review
Weekly half an hour news program from 12.30-1pm on Fridays. The program features all the top news stories of the week compiled by the newsroom team at NIRS.
Ngaarda Culture Show
Weekly news and culture show from 1-2pm on Fridays. Presented by the team at Ngaarda Media in Roebourne in the Pilbara.
Community Radio Network Music Programs
Good Morning Country
Weekdays from 3-7am WST via CRN
A live national country music breakfast show presented by Kevin Walsh & Heather Farrell, playing the best country music tunes, old and new, Aussie and American.
Countryfolk Around Australia
Sundays from 3-7am WST via CRN
A live national Sunday music show with a blend of country, folk and bluegrass, presented by Dianne Hammond.
Spotlight
Weekly 1 hour country music show presented by Kevin Walsh showcasing an Aussie artist/band or album. Heard 12-1pm on Thursdays and Sundays.
NIMA Chart Show
Weekly show aired on Waringarri Media between 6-7pm on Mondays and repeated 5-6pm on Saturdays. Features the top 10 most played songs by first nations artists on Aussie radio each week, thanks to the National Indigenous Music awards. Presented by well-known Goolarri Media DJ Matty J (Matt Frances).
DEADLY BEATS
Weekly show aired on Waringarri Media between 6-7pm on Wednesdays and repeated 5-6pm on Sundays. Playing the best indigenous Hip Hop and RnB, the classics and latest jams from around Australia. Includes interviews with local and national Indigenous Urban Music artists, presented by well-known artist Big Sexy.
The New Releases Show
Weekly show showcasing in-depth reviews of new, underground and most often Australian music presented by Chris Cobcroft. Airs between 6-7pm on Tuesday nights and repeated 4-5pm on Saturdays.
Australian Music is Bloody Great
Weekly show aired on Waringarri Media between 5.30-6pm on Thursdays. It’s produced by the team at Amrap – the Australian Music Radio Airplay Project – an initiative which aims to generate airplay opportunities for new, contemporary Australian music on community radio.
Aussie Music Weekly
Weekly show aired on Waringarri Media between 6-7pm on Fridays and repeated 4-5pm on Sundays. Focusing on new local and independent Australian music and giving much needed exposure to artists who do not gain airplay through mainstream media. Presented by Noddy, features a mix of rock to pop, blues to folk, hip hop and funk.
Program guide
Miriwoong Alive!
(Repeat)
Miriwoong Alive!
Gospel Music
with Wendy Buttle
Country Matters
Donny Imberlong
Ngaarda Culture Show
Yarning Business
Natasha Short (Repeat)
Spotlight
with Kevin Walsh
Country Affairs with Sandy Dann
Yarning Business
Natasha Short (Repeat)
Gospel Music
with Wendy Buttle
Aussie Music Weekly
Aussie Music Weekly
Emerging Artists
Mary G Show NRIS
7pm–10pm
Deadly Beats
Deadly Beats
Indigenous Hip Hop
Countryfolk
with Dianne Hammond
Indigenous Music Mix
7pm-10pm
Saturday Night Party Music Mix
6pm-10pm
New Releases Show
New Releases Show
NIMA Chart Show
Top 10 Indigenous Songs of the Week
Sunday Country
Saturday Morning Country
The best Kimberley & Australia wide country
Weekend Lunchtime
Weekly News In Review
12:30-1pm
Tuesday Lunchtime Show with Bryan GallagheR
Bryan Gallagher
NIMA Chart Countdown
Top 10 Indigenous Songs of the Week
Weekend Escape
Great mix of locally grown and national music
Lunchtime Music Show
Country Matters
(Repeat)
Country Matters
Donny Imberlong (Repeat)
Overnight Country
Indigenous Music Mix
10pm–12am
Indigenous Music Mix
Indigenous Music Mix
Good Morning Country
LIVE national country music breakfast show – Presented by Kevin Walsh and Heather Farrell
Aussie Rock Music Drive Time Show
Playing all the classic Aussie Rock tunes
Gospel Hour
Daniel Faricy
Afternoon Escape with Nathalia Imberlong
Great mix of music and interviews with feature artists
Consumer Watch
& Cyberbeat
Legal Eagles
Family Law Advice
Lunchtime Music Show
Stay Healthy in the Kimberley
6WR OVERNIGHT MUSIC MIX
Yarning Business
Interviews with Natasha Short
Brekky with Scotty
Daily breakfast show with Scotty Day – local info, news, interviews & great music
