Radio Larrakia

Radio Larrakia (call sign: 8KNB) is an Aboriginal community radio station in Darwin, Northern Territory with a broadcast range that reaches Jabiru.

Radio Larrakia was established in 1998 by the Larrakia Aboriginal community of Darwin and is managed and controlled by Larrakia Aboriginal Traditional Owners.

Overview

Radio Larrakia aims to promote Larrakia culture and language to Darwin and the surrounding region, combined with news, music and sport through broadcasting media. The primary target is Larrakia Aboriginal community, secondary target all other Aboriginal communities, third target the wider community

Radio Larrakia provides training and employment opportunities in all areas of broadcasting primarily for Larrakia and also for the wider Aboriginal community of Darwin and the Northern Territory.

Restructure

In 2006 the station underwent a major restructure that has attracted national attention for its successful Aboriginal programs, Aboriginal community festivals and events and Aboriginal media and arts programs http://www.radiolarrakia.org