Black Star Lockhart River
Broadcasting from the Eastern Cape
Lynette Akiba is our voice on air in Lockhart River — a proud community made up of five different clan groups, where the stories run deep and the connection to land is strong.
Black Star Lockhart River
Broadcasting Across Eastern Cape York
Meet Your Announcer
Lynette Akiba is a proud Lockhart River announcer who loves connecting with people and having a good yarn. Known for her friendly nature, Lynette enjoys lifting people’s spirits, sharing stories, and bringing laughter to the airwaves.
She’s passionate about all sport, including AFL, and loves dancing and staying active. Music is a big part of her life too, and she enjoys anything with a good beat, although sometimes a sad song is just as good.
Lynette loves hearing from the community, so feel free to email her with your ideas, stories, or topics you’d like to hear on the radio.
Email: radio@lockhart.qld.gov.au
Through her show on Black Star 107.7FM, Lynette hopes to brighten your day and be a friendly voice you can always count on.
Listen to Lynette from 10:00 am weekdays live from Lockhart River on Black Star Radio 107.7FM.
Black Star Lockhart River
Broadcasting Across Eastern Cape York
Broadcasting License Details:
Frequency: 107.7 FM
Site Location: Lockhart River
Lockhart River is a remote Aboriginal community located on the eastern coast of the Cape York Peninsula in Far North Queensland, approximately 800 km north of Cairns. The locality includes several islands off the east coast: Chapman Island, Lloyd Island, Rocky Island, Sherrard Island, and Sunter Island, all within the Aboriginal Shire of Lockhart River.
The population of Lockhart River is predominantly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, with a significant portion of the community identifying as such. The community is governed by the Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council, which provides essential services including housing, roads, community development, and cultural programs.
Lockhart River is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, pristine tropical beaches, and rainforest areas within the Iron Range National Park. The community actively participates in cultural events and maintains strong connections to traditional lands and practices.