Danggujarra S2 remastered

Natalie and Bullen celebrate the return of the program after a break over Christmas and New Year’s. Special guest Carolyn Davey joins the show while Bullen shares his story of meeting ABBA in Perth. Natalie chats about her new hobby of entomology, studying insects, collecting samples like moths and grasshoppers. The word of the day is Yitilal meaning Wet-Season.

Natalie and Bullen discuss the local creeks and rivers. They play the Flow song from the Fitzroy Valley New Music Project, emphisising the network of local creeks, educating listeners on how these waterways interconnect and influence the environment. Natalie chats about the egg fly butterfly, detailing how to identify the male and female varieties by their features. Bullen chats about his mustering days. The word of the day is Palma meaning Creek.

Natalie and Bullen chat about the clouds and river, the changing river levels and the mud. They chat about making mud slides and having mud fights when they were children and various other rainy day activities in community. Natalie continues to discuss butterflies, their migration patterns and appearances. The word of the day is Maya-Laparnana meaning Fast-Running.

Natalie and Bullen chat about the cloud types and their implications and the environmental changes brought by the rainy season. Natalie chats about her upbringing in Jubilee Downs Station, discussing family members and the emotional journey tired to familial bonds and community ties.

Natalie and Bullen and Carolyn chat about the wet season, with amusing stories about being bogged in mud, sand and particularly dangerous black soil. The word of the day is Yapata meaning Boggy-Ground.

Natalie and Bullen discuss weather, directions, local geography, and cultural snippets about Fitzroy Crossing and its surroundings. They discuss the various bridges in the region and their vital roles in the community, especially during flood times. Natalie plays ‘Night Fishing’ from the Flow Album, capturing the essence of local night-time river experiences. The word of the day is Kakarra meaning East.

Natalie and Bullen discuss directions and the Walmajurri terms for those. The word of the day is Karla meaning West.

Natalie talks Cane Toads, how to identify them from native frogs by their appearance and the sound they make, noting their impact on native wildlife and how to dispose of them responsibly. Natalie plays Jandamarra in the Cave, a soundscape by students of Fitzroy School that captures the spiritual and historical essence of the caves associated with the legendary Bunuba warrior Jandamarra. Special guest Damien Hastings Jones joins the show to chat about the word of the day. The word of the day is Wirtntipungu meaning Draw.

Natalie and Bullen shout out Natalie’s mother, the Top Texter - Carolyn Davey with well wishes for her 70th birthday. Bullen reflects on tales of his father’s journey across the Great Sandy Desert, highlighting the resilience and ingenuity necessary for survival in such challenging environments, including the use of traditional footwear for desert travel. The word of the day is Kurlila meaning South.

Natalie and Bullen are joined by Damien Hastings Jones. They chat directions and their significance in the context of their location in the Fitzroy Valley and various anecdotes about local geography, including rivers and natural landscapes, with a specific interest in how rivers like Niagara Falls are managed and how they shape the land over time. Bullen chats about his past experiences working on cattle stations, detailing the process of camp drafting, the types of cattle encountered, and specific stories involving horses and cattle management, highlighting the cultural significance of livestock in the region. The word of the day is Kayili meaning North.

Natalie and Bullen are joined by Damien Hastings Jones. They continue their discussion about directions.

Natalie and Bullen chat birds, encouraging listeners to practice and share their local bird sounds, showcasing talents like Bernadette’s rendition of a Southern Kookaburra call. They discuss the significance of native ecosystems, mentioning how the Fitzroy River, in full flood, rivals the Amazon in water flow, and its role as a habitat for endangered swordfish, signifying the need for conservation. Bullen reflects on his time managing livestock, shoeing horses, and navigating the countryside during flood seasons. The word of the day is Mimijarti meaning Sores.

Natalie and Bullen share memories of growing up in the Fitzroy Valley, and reflections on life in local communities. Through personal anecdotes, language lessons, and discussions about wildlife, traditional skills, and community history.

Natalie and Bullen discuss the geography of the Fitzroy Valley and surrounding areas. Bullen remembers working at the various communities and stations like Gogo, Jubilee, and Fossil Downs before his life as a ‘powder monkey’, working for main roads handling explosives for road construction. They also discuss different cattle brands used in the region and share stories from the past, including work on cattle stations and stockman experiences. Natalie reflects on the time she was gored by a bull and the different cattle-handling techniques across various stations. The word of the day is Wurlul meaning Pain.

Natalie and Bullen go over Fitzroy Crossings surrounding communities, discussing their historical and cultural significance. Bullen chats about building mub-brick houses and reminisces about visiting the Perth Zoo. The word of the day is Ngalak meaning Headache.

Natalie is joined by special guest Damien Hastings Jones where she continues discussing the surrounding communities, noting the mission stations and recalling stories about growing up in small sheds and caravans. Natalie and Damien chat about the historical migration and settlement patterns of different indigenous language groups within Fitzroy crossing, naming the major language groups such as Walmajurri, Bunuba, Gooniyandi, Wangkatjungka and Nyikina. The word of the day is Wirriya meaning Happy.

Natalie and Bullen talk about May Day and the traditions and customs surrounding it, such as gathering flowers and dancing around a maypole. Natalie and Bullen discuss the seasonal changes around ‘Green Grass Time’, noting the start of stock camp season, the logistics of horse mustering and the significance of rotating horses to maintain efficiency during cattle gathering. The word of the day is Yuka meaning Grass.

Natalie and Bullen recall personal stories related to money, such as "lolly weeks" associated with pension payments and the economic structure within Aboriginal communities. Bullen shares vivid memories from times on stock camps, rations, and early payment systems involving pounds, shillings, and pence, providing a glimpse into historical socio-economic practices and cultural exchanges. The word of the day is Pamarr meaning Money.

Natalie and Bullen discuss the interchangeable meanings of Walmajurri words, sand also meaning sugar, and rocks also used to describe money, due to its weight and form, demonstrating the language's flexibility and the cultural impacts of colonization and modernization. Bullen reflects on his days at cave school, and is encounters with traditional customs such as fishing. The word of the day is Walyarra meaning Sugar-Grain.

Natalie and Bullen continue to chat about the interchangeable meanings for words in Walmajurri, noting that the word for water is also used as the word for beer and rain. Natalie shares childhood memories about local landmarks like the footbridges and roadways and their significance in the communities history. The word of the day is Ngapa meaning Water.

Natalie and Bullen continue to chat about the interchangeable meanings for words in Walmajurri referring to Pamarr which can mean stones, money and hills, Walyarra which means sand but can also be used for the word sugar. And Gnapa, referring to water and beer. They also talk about Ngurti which means vessel, including cars, boats and traditional wooden cradles for carrying babies. The word of the day is Ngurti meaning Car-Vessle.

Natalie and Bullen discuss the difficulty in getting into the station to record, as floodwaters make their journey a challenge. They chat about various words and phrases related to feet, walking, the different types of walking, for example, with a stick or with a limp. They discuss traditional modes of transportation and community life, noting the historical practice of walking long distances for significant cultural events. The word of the day is Jina meaning Foot.

Natalie and Bullen chat about the different wildlife about after the rain, noting the grasshoppers, birds and particularly the pigeons and scared kingfishers that are active in the area. They go over the Walmajurri words for different birds. The word of the day is Riji meaning Games.

Natalie and Bullen reflect on their involvement in basketball and other games and outdoor activities such as swimming, mud-sliding, and crafting with mud. They also chat about the regional wildlife, going over local animals and birds, cane toads and regional flora and fauna. They chat cultural education, including discussions about traditional hunting practices, childhood games, and the social dynamics within their communities. The word of the day is Nyumuk meaning Swimming.

Natalie recents flood conditions, affecting local wildlife and townspeople. Floodwaters brought an influx of animals such as cane toads—whose identifying features and handling precautions were detailed—along with local goannas, grasshoppers, and frogs. A notable sound of adult cane toads was mentioned, alongside discussions about their eggs and their impact on native species. Natalie shares her personal encounters with wildlife displaced by the flood, including a baby goanna and native frogs, and observed the adaptive behaviors of animals like spiders and birds during the floods. The word of the day is Warrampa meaning Floodwater.

Natalie and Bullen chat travel, hunting, and everyday life while sharing personal stories and features the song Ruwa Parlipa Yani, from the Flow album. The word of the day is Wurna meaning Going-Away.

Natalie chats to listeners about local wildlife observations, reflecting on the peculiar behaviours of Australian birds, noting that some species might be among the oldest, influencing their unique behaviours. Natalie also goes over cultural practices surrounding the preparation of catches from hunting, such as singeing a Goanna before cooking it in a ground oven. Natalie plays songs from the Flow Album which emphasis the integration of language, culture and music. The word of the day is Ruwa meaning Hunting-Trip.

Natalie and Bullen chat about the colder weather, sharing traditional methods of starting fires with fire making sticks before matches were available. The word of the day is Mukurra meaning Cold.

Natalie and Bullen discuss the various uses of fire for warmth, cooking, signaling, and its ecological roles, including clearing land and helping plant germination, traditional Aboriginal methods of managing fire, particularly in the context of burn-offs and signaling, which were key to communication and land management practices. They recount how signals and seasonal burns were crucial and how these methods are making a resurgence in contemporary land management.

Bullen tells Natalie about his fashion choices in his youth, including tight jeans and sewing skills taught to him by his mother. They chat about traditional practices like fire starting using Spinifex resin. The word of the day is Warlu meaning Fire.

Natalie and Bullen chat about cold season, discussing a time where one might get sick. They touch on Walmajurri vocabulary for being sick or sore, and other related words for being cold or having mucus. They also chat about the traditional practice of making fire without matches, small birds and the emus, comparing the size of ostrich and emu eggs. The word of the day is Mimijarti meaning Sick-Sore.

Natalie and Bullen chat about water, thirst and health benefits of staying well hydrated. They also touch on the traditional practices involving water sources, such as using canvas water bags and identifying water holes during long travels, often by following specific landmarks or animal behavior like butterflies. The word of the day is Lurru meaning Thirsty.

Natalie and Bullen chat about being hungry and the Walmajurri terms to describe being hungry, asking if someone is hungry and expressing hunger. They discuss the cultural traditions related to mourning, specifically how people refrain from eating red meat (relying on fish for protein) when grieving for a deceased loved one. The conversation moves to local fish varieties, including barramundi and catfish, as well as customs like eating crocodiles and the difference between freshwater and saltwater crocodiles and their habitats. Bullen reflects on his time at stockcamp, the early mornings, horseback rides and working with cattle. The word of the day is Marranyan meaning Hungry.

Natalie and Bullen chat about traditional Aboriginal hunting practices. Hunting for animals with fat (Jira) was vital as it indicated abundance and good health of the animal and significance of hunting larger, well-fed animals in historical Aboriginal culture is emphasized, noting that providing such animals was linked to one's status and ability to provide for a family, thereby gaining more respect within the community. Natalie also touches on Cane Toads, their invasive nature and the methods involved in humanely managing their population due to their threat to native wildlife. The word of the day is Jira meaning Fat.

Natalie and Bullen go over the interchangeable Walmajurri word for things that are dangerous, like the King Brown snake, a spicy chili, or even a fierce fighter. They chat about snakes and how to identify their tracks, distinguishing safe from dangerous encounters. The word of the day is Kulipari meaning Dangerous.

Natalie and Bullen go over the Walmajurri words for sheep and cattle. They chat about cold season. The word of the day is Mukurru-Jingyangu meaning Very-Cold.

Natalie and Bullen recap the words of the week, covering terms for "burn," relevant to safety tips such as preventing sunburn or fire-related injuries and "cheeky" or "vicious," applicable to describe people, animals like dogs, hot food like chili, and venomous creatures such as snakes. The word of the day is Marnpa meaning Come-Closer.

Natalie and Bullen discuss traditional activities like ranger burn-offs used to manage vegetation and prevent wildfires. They share stories of jailbreaks from the old police station involving clever use of rafts during flood times and the ingenuity required to escape or manage local life challenges. The word of the day is Lanu meaning Spear.

Natalie and Bullen discuss traditional hunting tools and practices, such as spears and boomerangs, how these tools were used both for hunting and combat, and the versatility and craftsmanship behind traditional weaponry. Bullen goes over the skin line system, which is a crucial aspect of Indigenous social structure, dictating marriage lines and relationships, describing the consequences of not adhering to this system—punishments that involve specific traditional weapons. Natalie chats about traditional healing practices used in the absence of modern medicine, referencing bush medicine and the role of spiritual healers like her grandfather. The word of the day is Wayarra meaning Weapon.

Bullen reminisces about traveling on horseback from Jubilee to Kwanban to see his partner, sharing whimsical escape stories from a woolshed, and recalling family teaching experiences. The word of the day is Witilanu meaning Impale.

Natalie and Bullen discuss the historical practices involving poisoning wild dogs (dingoes) via baits to protect livestock, highlighting both the ecological impact and ethical concerns surrounding these practices, along with the effect of poisons on local wildlife, noting that it also harms other local animals. They chat about the importance of understanding local wildlife and plants, especially those with poisonous characteristics, such as certain plants harmful to horses and the toxic cane toads in Australia, discussing the use of natural poisons in indigenous hunting practices. The word of the day is Malwuya meaning Poison.

Natalie and Bullen chat about rain and how it impacts local wildlife and environment, influencing trees, birds, and insects. Bullen shares insights into life adjustments during colder weather, such as dusting off warm blankets and talking nostalgically about old-fashioned methods for staying warm, comparing modern comforts with traditional ways like sitting around campfires. The word of the day is Kuluwa meaning Rain.

This episode, Natalie focuses on vocabulary and cultural traditions tied to the current cold season. She mentions in nature the impact of temperature on wildlife, for example, butterflies needing warmth to fly and goannas hibernating behaviour. The word of the day is Jinyangu meaning Very Cold.

Natalie and Bullen explore various types of poisons in nature and food, and dietary habits with a humorous twist on guilty pleasures such as sweets and dried milk. The word of the day is Walypa meaning Wind.

Natalie and Bullen talk singing and songs. Bullen reminisces about life in Derby, highlighting past experiences with traditional singing and instruments like tapping sticks and boomerangs. The word of the day is Yinparnu meaning Sing.

Natalie and Bullen chat native wildlife, including tales of encounters with dugongs and crocodiles, emphasizing the importance of respecting local customs and getting introduced to creatures before entering their territories. They also discuss local fauna and its behaviors during the colder seasons and to the deep interconnection between the people and their environment. Natalie introduces songs her father wrote, embedding traditional language into music, which have educational and cultural significance. They focus on a rodeo song written by her father and recorded to preserve the language and teach it to younger generations. Natalie also highlight educational initiatives led by visiting artists like Gillian Howell, who collaborate with local schools to create music incorporating local languages. The word of the day is Purluman meaning Cattle.

Natalie and Bullen acknowledge the surrounding regions and communities, and discuss the importance of understanding local skin names and the cultural systems involved. They chat about birds, their behaviors, and the significance of their sounds in naming them. Bullen discusses cattle, noting their connection to introduced species and traditional practices, raditional pastoral life, including cattle mustering, and share insights into various livestock terms like steers and heifers. Special guest Ernie Dingo joins the show to chat about the blending of media with real-life interactions, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and cultural preservation. The word of the day is Yawarta meaning Horse.

Natalie and Bullen discuss hats and cowboys, instructions on crafting hat bashes—unique indentations or marks on cowboy hats that represent individual styles. They recap the words of the week and discuss songs that relate to the episode themes such as hats and cowboys, and the community impact, featuring a song about environmental care, pointing out the cultural and environmental preservation ethos, with lyrics advocating for proper waste disposal to protect river ecosystems. The word of the day is Makarta meaning Hat.

Natalie and Bullen discuss the forthcoming rodeo, anticipated to be filled with activities, running across three straight days over the weekend. They chat about the nature of rodeos, such as cowboys being humorously compared to flying objects when ejected from bulls, akin to a cartoonish superhero scenario. The word of the day is Kangana meaning Taking With.

Natalie and Bullen continue their chat about the upcoming rodeo, with light-hearted banter about the difficulty of staying on a bucking animal with only one hand for balance, adding humor by envisioning more fingers and toes being necessary. They go over the Walmajurri words for carrying, and being stuck and how these cultural expressions relate to activities like rodeo riding, carrying children, and even anecdotes about carrying mice and frogs. The word of the day is Tarrjak meaning Stuck.