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The diverse languages of black Australia from Anmatyerre to Arrernte, from Bidjara to Bundjalung, from Nyungar to Ngaanyatjarra, from Yankunytjatjara to Yorta Yorta — one word at a time.

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Word Up: Jay Minning

Join Desert Stars frontman Jay Minning in Tjunjunjana on Spinifex Country for the final time. Today, Jay is sharing a Pitjantjatjara word with a dual meaning.

Published: 13h agoSat 27 Apr 2024 at 8:00am

The word 'pitjantja' is written in bold white text with a purple background.

Duration: 4 minutes 19 seconds

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Word Up: Jay Minning

Jay Minning is the frontman of the country's most remote rock band - the Desert Stars. Today, he shares a Pitjantjatjara word you might use when things don't go to plan.

An arid landscape with red dirt.

Duration: 3 minutes 27 seconds

Published: 20 Apr 2024Sat 20 Apr 2024 at 8:00am

Word Up: Jay Minning

This week, language legend Jay Minning shares a Pitjantjatjara word that helps keep him grounded.

The word 'ngura' is written in bold white text with a purple background

Duration: 3 minutes 40 seconds

Published: 13 Apr 2024Sat 13 Apr 2024 at 8:00am

Word Up: Jay Minning

Jay Minning isn’t just the lead singer of Desert Stars, he’s also a passionate advocate of his language — Pitjantjara. For Word Up, Jay takes you to his Country and shares a word that makes him feel good.

The word 'palya' is written in bold white text with a purple background

Duration: 3 minutes 28 seconds

Published: 6 Apr 2024Sat 6 Apr 2024 at 7:00am

Word Up: Che Kelly

Che Kelly is a Miriwoong man and he’s been Word Up's language legend for the past month, sharing his knowledge and his passion for his language. But what you probably don’t know about Che is that he’s got spectacular hair.

The word 'yamberrang' is written in bold white text with a green background.

Duration: 3 minutes 27 seconds

Published: 30 Mar 2024Sat 30 Mar 2024 at 7:00am

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