In this episode of LONGLINE we hear again Tom Boyle, former Muay Thai Kickboxing champion and owner of Boyles Striking Academy. In this conversation, we hear about Tom’s connection to his Indigenous heritage, and the  of Tom’s introduction to Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, and the incredible journey the sport took him on during his career as a fighter. Tom talks philosophically about the transformation the sport has had on his life and his belief that conquering fear leads to fulfilment. Thanks you to Tom Boyle for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. A huge thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for their support of community media across Australia. LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs.  Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli Edited by Joshua Davis This episode was recorded in the ICTV audio recording studio. Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.

In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with our series co-producer and intro/outro narrator Damien Williams to hear more about life on the road with the William’s family band.  Damien speaks about a childhood spent on the road and the yearly pilgrimage from Ntaria to Tamworth Country Music Festival in a beloved coaster bus, packed to the brim with family, instruments and sound equipment. The conversation touches on struggles with racism and backward attitudes in the early days of touring and the magical connections formed with other musicians, friends and collaborators on the road. Thank you to Damien Williams for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team.

In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down again with Yolngu man and artist Graham Wilfred Junior to hear about his miraculous journey with Spina bifida. At birth, Graham’s family was told he would never walk unassisted. However, Graham had other ideas! In this episode, Graham talks about the long process of learning to walk, becoming independent, and some of the struggles that led him to live independently in Alice Springs. A huge thank you to Graham Wilfred Junior for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team. The LONGLINE community stories project explores and celebrates the diversity of the Alice Springs community. This project produces short stories from long conversations with a diverse mix of community members. In each episode, we hear unique people of different backgrounds talking passionately about things that are important to them.  This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. A huge thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for their support of community media across Australia. LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs.  Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli Edited by Joshua Davis This episode was recorded in the ICTV audio recording studio.  Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.

In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down again with the multitalented Jonathan Hermawan – musician, podcaster, schoolteacher, motor mechanic, and Indigenous youth advocate – to hear his advice around balancing the demands of cultural expectations and everyday life - while avoiding conflict and burnout. This discussion touches on the struggles of staying connected to Indigenous cultural responsibilities in a post-colonial world. And the many pitfalls for those who may become overwhelmed by the expectations placed on Indigenous people living in Australia. Thank you to Jonathan Hermawan for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. A huge thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for their support of community media across Australia. LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs.  Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli Edited by Joshua Davis  This episode was recorded outside in the wild outdoors of Jonathan’s block in Illparpa, NT. Chickens and car sounds may be distracting. Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.

In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down again with Alice Spring’s based language worker Vanessa Farrelly from the Pertame Language Project. Christabel Swan and Geraldine Stewart also join in parts of the conversations. In this episode we hear about the threat to Indigenous languages posed by rising temperature and climate change. From reduced access to country created by extreme heat to the extinction of native flora and fauna, the extreme change in climate felt in Central Australia poses a huge challenge to Indigenous language speakers. Thank you to Vanessa Farrelly, Christobel Swan, and Geraldine Stewart for sharing their story with the LONGLINE team. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. A huge thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for their support of community media across Australia. LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs.  Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli Edited by Joshua Davis This episode was recorded in the ICTV audio recording studio.  Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.

In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down again with Alice Spring’s based care worker and South Sudanese popstar, Nyapal Lul. In this episode we hear more about the terrifying ordeal of fleeing South Sudan and the horrific realities of civil war. Lister discretion is advised. This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and first-hand accounts of war. The content contained in this episode might be triggering for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised. A huge thank you to Nyapal Lul for sharing her story with the LONGLINE team. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. A huge thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for their support of community media across Australia. LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs.  Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli Edited by Joshua Davis This episode was recorded in the ICTV audio recording studio. Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.

In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with Anna, the founder of The Itinerant Art Project, an Alice Springs-based art initiative looking to empower people with lived experiences of homelessness. Anna talks about the project's origins and the aim to explore the issues faced by our itinerant population and combat stereotypes through art installations, videos and weekly art meet-ups. A number of the participants of the project took part in a recording exercise but wished to remain anonymous. A small section of this recording plays at the beginning of this episode. While longer episodes were created with the participants, upon completion of the episodes, the participants were uncomfortable with the material being shared publicly. Some of the recorded material has been shared in a small exhibition at Watch This Space gallery in Alice Springs. Thank you to Anna, and the participants of the Itinerant Art Project for sharing their stories with the LONGLINE team. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. A huge thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for their support of community media across Australia. LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs.  Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli Edited by Joshua Davis This episode was recorded in the ICTV audio recording studio. Additional external recording by Vito Lucarelli at the IAP exhibition in the Alice Springs Mall. Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.

In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with the multitalented Jonathan Hermawan – musician, podcaster, schoolteacher, motor mechanic, and Indigenous youth advocate – to hear his take on the positive and negative aspects of life in Alice Springs. This conversation ranges from Jonathan’s background as a teacher and podcaster, to praising the motor enthusiast clubs of Alice Springs, describing the racial conflicts of our complicated town, and the unique connection available to those who adopt the desert hub as their home. Thank you to Jonathan Hermawan for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. A huge thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for their support of community media across Australia. LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs.  Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli Edited by Joshua Davis This episode was recorded outside in the wild outdoors of Jonathan’s block in Illparpa, NT. Chickens and car sounds may be distracting. Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.

In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with our series co-producer and intro/outro narrator Damien Williams to hear about life in a family of country music royalty. Damien shares his experience on the road touring with the William’s family band and the influence his elders have had on his life. Damien shares his pride in his amazing family and the unique embarrassment of inadvertently ‘name-dropping’ his own father during introductions. Thank you to Damien Williams for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. A huge thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for their support of community media across Australia. LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs.  Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli Edited by Joshua Davis This episode was recorded in the ICTV audio recording studio. Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.

In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with Tom Boyle, former Muay Thai Kickboxing champion and owner of Boyles Striking Academy. In this conversation, we hear a small part of Tom’s introduction to Muay Thai, the national sport of Thailand, and the incredible journey the sport took him on during his career as a fighter. Tom talks philosophically about the transformation the sport has had on his life and his belief that conquering fear leads to fulfilment. Thank you to Tom Boyle for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. A huge thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for their support of community media across Australia. LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs.  Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum. Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli Edited by Joshua Davis This episode was recorded in the ICTV audio recording studio. Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.

In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with Yolngu man and artist Graham Wilfred Junior to hear about his involvement in the IndigEMOJI Project. Graham discusses his role in bringing a series of meaningful Indigenous digital symbols to the world in the form of emojis and the process of consulting with elders to seek approval along the way. During the conversation, Graham talks about his pride in bringing to life a piece of history, creating an emoji inspired by Gough Whitlam and Vincent Lingiari. The IndigEMOJI app is available through the Google Play Store. Thank you to Graham Wilfred Junior for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team. LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs.  Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli Edited by Joshua Davis This episode was recorded in the ICTV audio recording studio. Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.

In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with Alice Spring’s based care worker and South Sudanese popstar, Nyapal Lul. Nyapal’s remarkable story involves fleeing South Sudan at the height of her music carer after one of her songs, critical of the South Sudanese Government and the civil war, puts her life in danger. Fearing for her life, Nyapal seeks asylum in Australia and is forced to leave her children behind in South Sudan. Granted a protection visa and missing her children and extended family, Nyapal bides her time until they can be reunited. During this time, she starts from the bottom in the Australian music industry and works in childcare - while simultaneously being heartsick for her own children. Thank you to Nyapal Lul for sharing her story with the LONGLINE team. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. A huge thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for their support of community media across Australia. LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs.  Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli Edited by Joshua Davis Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.

In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with Alice Spring’s based language worker Vanessa Farrelly from the Pertame Language Project. Christabel Swan and Geraldine Stewart also join in parts of the conversations to discuss the efforts being made to revive the at-risk Pertame language. The Pertame language, sometimes known as Eastern Arrernte, faces the very real threat of extinction. However, the Pertame Language Project aims to raise a whole new generation of language speakers, and is determined that Pertame will not be lost to history. Thank you to Vanessa Farrelly, Christabel Swan and Geraldine Stewart for sharing their story with the LONGLINE team. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Community Broadcasting Foundation. A huge thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for their support of community media across Australia. LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs.  Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli Edited by Joshua Davis Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.