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30 May 2016 - 5:03pm

Tony Albert is the new host of Colour Theory Season 3

Award-winning artist Tony Albert will take over the reins for Season 3 of Colour Theory, presenting a fresh take on the Indigenous contemporary arts scene.
27 May 2016 - 2:40pm

Learn Indigenous Australian creation stories - 'Songlines on Screen' multimedia features

'Songlines are a library of information. 'They are many things: a road map, a bible, our history.'
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NITV News

'I want to capture the past': Red Ochre Award winner Yvonne Koolmatrie

It's an honour to receive something so big, and to be recognised as well, writes Yvonne Koolmatrie of her Red Ochre Award win as part of this year's Australia...
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NITV News

Colleen's blog helping blackfellas talk about cancer

One woman's honest and revealing account of her cancer journey, paves the way for others to share their stories.
NITV News

Election 2016: Malarndirri McCarthy Labor's NT senate candidate

Labor has chosen the former NITV senior reporter and NT minister to take the seat vacated by Nova Peris in the July 2 Federal Election.
30 May 2016 - 12:40pm

Quaden Bayles has a new best friend in his dog with dwarfism

The photos of the duo are absolutely adorable.

What is National Reconciliation Week?

National Reconciliation Week kicks off on the anniversary of a day that aimed to give Indigenous people of Australia greater equality.

Top Stories From Around The Country

All the latest news and stories from NITV, including news, sport, programs and features.

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31 May 2016 - 3:40pm

The true story of Sir Doug Nicholls

A week after the AFL renamed Indigenous Round in his honour, Film maker Peter Dickson unveils his new film, paying tribute to Sir Doug Nicholls.
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31 May 2016 - 11:20am

We need more Aboriginal superheroes, so I created Cleverman for my son

Groundbreaking Australian series Cleverman weaves ancient Aboriginal stories into a post-apocalyptic world. For creator Ryan Griffen it was not an easy journey –...
30 May 2016 - 12:48pm

Election 2016: Jacqui Lambie

CANDIDATE PROFILE | For the Independent JLN Network candidate for Tasmania, dedicated Indigenous seats in parliament is the most effective means to achieve better...
31 May 2016 - 10:49am

Art work protests proposed uranium mine in central WA

Nine artists from the remote western desert community of Parnngurr in central WA will protest Cameco and Mitsubishi’s proposed Kintyre uranium project on Martu...
30 May 2016 - 4:51pm

Melbourne Indigenous Transition School helping kids from the NT settle into city life

Girls and boys at the school are also playing AFL for the Richmond junior footy club.
30 May 2016 - 1:44pm

Twitter wants more Indigenous voices

Twitter finally is giving us more @NovaPeris and @nakkiahlui amongst our @MRKRudd
30 May 2016 - 11:16am

Q&A: Women's cricket top scorer Sara Darney on pursuing her dream and Indian traffic

Sara Darney is on a ten-day tour of India with the first National Indigenous Women's Cricket team. She spoke to NITV's Natalie Ahmat about her experiences.

Songlines On Screen

Read about each sacred Songline captured in NITV's landmark series.

29 May 2016

Songlines on Screen - Naji

Naji, one of our Songlines on Screen, tells a story from the Bugarregarre time, the Dreamtime. These stories show Aboriginal people's ongoing connection to land and...
29 May 2016

Songlines on Screen - Wardbukkarra

Wardbukkarra, one of our Songlines on Screen, is the story of the creation of the first people of Western Arnhem Land, and the battle between good and evil...
29 May 2016

Songlines on Screen - Goorrandalng: Brolga Dreaming

Goorrandalng: Brolga Dreaming, one of our Songlines on Screen, is a song and a story about women who went to the dreaming place where women can go to become...
29 May 2016

Songlines on Screen - Tjawa Tjawa

Tjawa Tjawa, one of our Songlines on Screen, follows a group of women in search of their husbands.
29 Apr 2016 - 4:33pm

Landmark documentary series Songlines On Screen – coming soon

“This country holds our story forever like an archive. Travelling through country, the songs reveal themselves. They are embedded in country.” - Francis...
27 May 2016 - 2:40pm

Learn Indigenous Australian creation stories - 'Songlines on Screen' multimedia features

'Songlines are a library of information. 'They are many things: a road map, a bible, our history.'
Missed The Point? Catch up here.

Never missed Australia's newest agenda-setting current affairs program told through the lens of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Most Popular Yarns

The best and most popular recent stories from NITV.

25 May 2016 - 8:27pm

Bolt says Nova Peris 'bailing' the Senate 'raises going-walkabout stereotype'

On a Sky News panel discussing the Senator's announcement on Tuesday night, Andrew Bolt labeled Nova Peris a 'disgrace' for not contesting her seat in the upcoming...
27 May 2016 - 6:54pm

Ten key moments from Vic's historic treaty talks

Students, activists, community leaders, academics and anyone interested in the idea of a Treaty took part in Victoria's inaugural two-day 'Treaty and Self...
26 May 2016 - 3:32pm

Nova Peris: 'I may be leaving but I am leaving on my terms'

An emotional Nova Peris goes out swinging.
26 May 2016 - 4:17pm

Colours on show for AFL Indigenous round

All 18 AFL clubs will wear specially designed Indigenous guernseys this weekend as part of Sir Dougall Nicholls Round.
25 Jun 2015 - 3:28pm

Home-grown Derby girl to be town's first Aboriginal doctor

Vinka Barunga is a proud Worora woman, determined to be the first Aboriginal doctor in her community – but definitely not the last.
27 May 2016 - 4:27pm

Call for Aboriginal and Torres Strait flag emojis goes viral

'Dear Apple. Can you add an Aboriginal Flag to our iPhone Emojis next update!' says young Aboriginal woman
26 May 2016 - 7:53pm

Calls for independent review of Indigenous children in care

Almost 20 years after the Bringing Them Home Report, Indigenous kids are still nine times more likely to be in out-of-home-care. Now there are calls for an...
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Entertainment & Life

Here's our pick of the freshest food, life and pop culture news

26 May 2016 - 5:31pm

Black Lives Don’t Matter: Gentrification in San Francisco ‘reaches level of atrocity’ for black community

New data reveals the shocking displacement of more than 100,000 African Americans since the early 1970’s… But who is to blame?
27 May 2016 - 5:02pm

Here are the winning artists of the National Indigenous Arts Awards

Three incredibly talented Indigenous artists are being celebrated for the National Indigenous Arts Awards 2016.
28 May 2016 - 8:44pm

Redfern Tent Embassy Exhibition recieves a 'powerful' response

The Redfern Tent Embassy exhibition tells the modern yet historic story of Sydney's Indigenous heritage and the fight to preserve it.
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Meet Shane Ingrey, who is using science to explore Indigenous medicine

The recent graduate's research could eventually lead to new treatments for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, viral infections or even cancer.
27 May 2016 - 3:24pm

Hodges calls for more ex-players in referee ranks

NITV's League Nation Live member Justin Hodges has called for drastic changes in the way the NRL deals with the obstruction rule.
26 May 2016 - 5:50pm

Remembering Ira Aldridge: the first black man to play Othello

A 19th century UK actor who’s powerful presence on stage was overshadowed by the colour of his skin.
25 May 2016 - 10:33am

Indigenous AFL renamed to celebrate Sir Doug Nicholls

The AFL’s annual round recognising and celebrating indigenous players and culture has been renamed to honour Sir Doug Nicholls, for his contribution to the code...
Identity Month

SBS explores the concept of 'identity' to celebrate the launch of DNA Nation, beginning May 22. See a wealth of content from First Nations people's perspectives, to multicultural communities around the country.

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Comment, Analysis & Personal Accounts

From unique Indigenous voices, you won't find comment, analysis & personal accounts like this anywhere else.

26 May 2016 - 8:39pm

David Shoebridge: Bowraville, what happens next?

COMMENT | 2017 may be the year we might finally see justice for the Bowraville families and victims, writes David Shoebridge.
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Ernie Dingo: "When it came to learning about my ancestry, I almost wished I were a girl"

As part of SBS's DNA Nation, Ernie Dingo (accompanied by fellow travellers Julia Zemiro and Ian Thorpe) took off on an epic journey of genetic travel to find out...
29 May 2016 - 5:29pm

Why should you say 'sorry'? Let me count the ways...

COMMENT | 'Why should I say sorry?' exists in this country as a constant groan, a low roar that reaches its crescendo every year on the 26th May, otherwise known...
19 May 2016 - 4:31pm

Indigenous reconciliation in Australia: still a bridge too far?

Australia is being held back by its unresolved relationship with its Indigenous population. Drawing on attempts at reconciliation overseas, this series of...
26 May 2016 - 12:09pm

‘Sorry’ isn’t the hardest word, so say it for the Stolen Generations

COMMENT | As we are about to mark the 18th National Sorry Day and the eigth since the National Apology was delivered by former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, I can’t...
23 May 2016 - 7:15pm

What it's like to witness Australian cricket make history in India

COMMENT | It may not ever appear on Wikipedia, or even be an obscure trivia night question, but I was honoured to have played a small part in a little bit of...
20 May 2016 - 7:24pm

Gregory Phillips: Aboriginality and DNA

COMMENT | DNA testing may be used to prove Aboriginal descent, but there are important cautions in using this technology, writes Gregory Phillips.
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'I want to capture the past': Red Ochre Award winner Yvonne Koolmatrie

It's an honour to receive something so big, and to be recognised as well, writes Yvonne Koolmatrie of her Red Ochre Award win as part of this year's Australia...
Newly added
31 May 2016 - 3:40pm

The true story of Sir Doug Nicholls

A week after the AFL renamed Indigenous Round in his honour, Film maker Peter Dickson unveils his new film, paying tribute to Sir Doug Nicholls.
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We need more Aboriginal superheroes, so I created Cleverman for my son

Groundbreaking Australian series Cleverman weaves ancient Aboriginal stories into a post-apocalyptic world. For creator Ryan Griffen it was not an easy journey –...
The Point

Art work protests proposed uranium mine in central WA

Nine artists from the remote western desert community of Parnngurr in central WA will protest Cameco and Mitsubishi’s proposed Kintyre uranium project on Martu...
Newly added
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Colleen's blog helping blackfellas talk about cancer

One woman's honest and revealing account of her cancer journey, paves the way for others to share their stories.
30 May 2016 - 5:03pm

Tony Albert is the new host of Colour Theory Season 3

Award-winning artist Tony Albert will take over the reins for Season 3 of Colour Theory, presenting a fresh take on the Indigenous contemporary arts scene.
30 May 2016 - 4:51pm

Melbourne Indigenous Transition School helping kids from the NT settle into city life

Girls and boys at the school are also playing AFL for the Richmond junior footy club.
NITV News

Election 2016: Malarndirri McCarthy Labor's NT senate candidate

Labor has chosen the former NITV senior reporter and NT minister to take the seat vacated by Nova Peris in the July 2 Federal Election.
30 May 2016 - 1:44pm

Twitter wants more Indigenous voices

Twitter finally is giving us more @NovaPeris and @nakkiahlui amongst our @MRKRudd
NITV

Black Lives Don’t Matter: Gentrification in San Francisco 'reaches level of atrocity'

New data reveals the shocking displacement of more than 100,000 African Americans since the early 1970’s … But who is to blame?
NITV News

Election 2016: Jacqui Lambie

CANDIDATE PROFILE | For the Independent JLN Network candidate for Tasmania, dedicated Indigenous seats in parliament is the most effective means to achieve better...
30 May 2016 - 12:40pm

Quaden Bayles has a new best friend in his dog with dwarfism

The photos of the duo are absolutely adorable.
NITV News

Q&A: Women's cricket top scorer Sara Darney on pursuing her dream and Indian traffic

Sara Darney is on a ten-day tour of India with the first National Indigenous Women's Cricket team. She spoke to NITV's Natalie Ahmat about her experiences.
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