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If you've ever been to a Koori Knockout carnival, then you’ve no doubt witnessed the culture and pride from all the Indigenous peoples, gathered from all across...

This year the NSW Annual Aboriginal Rugby League carnival goes back to home of the Knockout, and is hosted by one of the oldest clubs with an impressive history.

Looking forward to kicking off October with a long weekend of rugby league? NITV has you covered, screening the best of the Murri Carnival and the NSW Annual...

2016 Koori Knockout Highlights

Stories from the 2016 Koori Knockout

We've got the low-down on all the local stories, 'insider' visitor tips and happenings from the centre of the Koori Knockout action: Sydney!

Koori Knockout

30 striking images that capture the spirit & passion of the Koori Knockout

If you have ever been to a Koori Knockout carnival, then you’ve no doubt witnessed the passion for culture and pride that Indigenous peoples, from all across NSW,...

KOORI KNOCKOUT

Meet the 'old boys' of the Redfern All Blacks

This year the NSW Annual Aboriginal Rugby League carnival goes back to home of the Knockout, and is hosted by one of the oldest clubs with an impressive history.

NITV Sport

The Merritts of keeping footy in the family

With three generations of footy in the family, it’s little wonder that Redfern All Blacks and former Rabbitohs player Nathan Merritt went on to become a rugby...

Sport

Relieving the 2015 Grand Final KO moments

The Briggs Brothers want a chance to take back what was almost theirs. #KooriKnockout

28 Sep 2016

Nathan Merritt announces KO retirement

Nathan Merritt says the 2016 Koori Knockout will be his last for the foreseeable future. #KooriKnockout

Comment, Community & Achievement

Celebrating diversity and learning from inspiring groups and individuals across our nations

POPULAR CULTURE

Who had the first interracial kiss on Australian television?

For years, television drama has depicted human intimacy by telling stories of romance and relationships. But it was a long while before actors of colour were cast to...

NITV news

"Save Our Bondi Indigenous Mural": the fight for visibility

On one of the busiest spots in Australia, Bondi’s iconic beach, there’s a wall with a colourful mural. The social justice mural on Bondi's Wayside Chapel portrays...

COMMENT

What are the financial benefits for Aboriginal artists, whose art sold for almost $3M in the UK?

Sotheby’s auction of Aboriginal art held in London last week fetched over AUD $2.75 million in final tally. The sale sheds light on how Aboriginal people are...

Comment

Justice, respect, dignity: Honouring the memory of Ms Dhu

The principle of ‘open justice’ must override concerns about privacy and dignity. Should the coroner refuse to grant the family’s application to release the...

NITV News

Stylin’ up: Aboriginal model search kicks off

Aspiring Aboriginal models from all over the country are practicing their stuff to strut down the catwalk at this weekend’s National Final in Sydney.

MARRIAGE EQUALITY

Our first openly gay, Indigenous parliamentarian weighs-in on marriage equality

NITV asked Chansey Paech about his personal and political views on same-sex marriage.

CROWDFUNDING

Community pitches in to send terminally ill man and his wife on the honeymoon they never had

Ffloyd Laurie, a man from northern NSW, wants to take his wife on a honeymoon before his fatal asbestos-related cancer makes him any more ill. A heartfelt...

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Koori Knockout

Capturing the spirit and passion of the Koori Knockout

If you've ever been to a Koori Knockout carnival, then you’ve no doubt witnessed the culture and pride from all the Indigenous peoples, gathered from all across...

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NITV News

An Aboriginal man who was shot by police in Cowra could struggle to walk again, family says

32 year old Dennis Doolan has been in an induced coma since he was shot by police in the Central New South Wales town of Cowra last Thursday.

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AAP

Football Federation Australia is looking to uncover more Indigenous stars

Football Federation Australia (FFA) is hopeful their first National Indigenous Football Championships will discover future Matildas and Socceroos currently flying...

The Point

The Digital Age can't take down this Indigenous printing business

Digital media has brought on the decline of the print industry, but this Indigenous printing business grew 4% in the past year.

NITV

Parrtjima Festival lights up the MacDonnells Ranges amidst controversy

'Showcasing the oldest continuous culture on earth through the newest technology on a 300-million-year-old natural canvas' is the concept behind the new Parrtjima...

AAP

Used car salesman prosecuted for targeting Indigenous people with risky loans

All of the 10 customers in the legal action who took out a loan between July 2010 and June 2012 were Indigenous people. Most of them live in the relatively...

TV Guide

Best on the Black Box: 1 - 8 October

The Best on the Black Box showcases the most inspirational and thought provoking documentaries, TV shows and movies from here and across the globe, screening on...

Koori Knockout

The Knockout: Who's made it into Round 4?

Here are the teams kicking off this afternoon, having made it into Round 4

Koori Knockout

The Knockout: Who's made it into Round 3?

Here are the teams who are kicking off this afternoon, having made it into Round 3

NITV

30 striking images that capture the spirit & passion of the Koori Knockout

If you have ever been to a Koori Knockout carnival, then you’ve no doubt witnessed the passion for culture and pride that Indigenous peoples, from all across NSW...

NITV

LIVE Stream the 2016 Koori Knockout here!

Watch NITV's live coverage of the Koori Knockout as the action ramps up!

KOORI KNOCKOUT

Meet the 'old boys' of the Redfern All Blacks

This year the NSW Annual Aboriginal Rugby League carnival goes back to home of the Knockout, and is hosted by one of the oldest clubs with an impressive history.

AAP

How the national anthem has become a political punching bag

Aboriginal athlete Anthony Mundine's idea to boycott the Australian national anthem has been slammed by AFL Swans star Lance Franklin.

POPULAR CULTURE

Who had the first interracial kiss on Australian television?

For years, television drama has depicted human intimacy by telling stories of romance and relationships. But it was a long while before actors of colour were cast...