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One step closer to becoming Derby’s first Aboriginal doctor

A year ago, medical student Vinka Barunga was determined to become the first Aboriginal doctor in her community. Now, the Worora woman is about to graduate,...
RACIAL PROFILING

Leaked script of We Love Lamb is so tasteless, Aboriginal actors won’t even bite

COMMENT | Buzzfeed have published a leaked script of Meat and Livestock Australia's new advertisement and in true 'We Love Lamb' form, it's hard to swallow.
The Point

Joe Williams takes the Aboriginal flag to Standing Rock

Former NRL star Joe Williams has visited the North Dakota pipeline protest site to show his solidarity.
AAP

Indigenous Queenslanders living a year longer

The life expectancy of Indigenous Queenslanders has improved slightly, as they are now living one extra year on average. But most are still living a decade less...
The Point

Ancient 'Moon Rock' engravings protected as proof of Aboriginal astronomy

A collection of Aboriginal rock engravings known as ‘Moon Rock’ has been given the NSW Government's highest heritage protection to preserve the site for the...
TV Guide

Best on the Black Box: 13th-19th November

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...
MUSIC

Weekend Playlist - Celebrating Kutcha Edwards

Top Stories From Across The Country

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

The Point

Newly-found Indigenous ancestry sparks revitalisation project

One man's quest to discover his Indigenous heritage has triggered a grand revitalisation project led by UTS Design academics in two rural New South Wales communities.
NITV News

Indigenous leader demands Scullion to stop Larrakia Nation closure

A Northern Territory Aboriginal corporation which provides vital services to the disadvantaged may have to close its doors due to red tape issues ignored by the...
Aboriginal Art

Migratory Wonderings: Exhibit offers encounter with country through art

By making maps in a non-traditional way, this exhibition explores multiple connections to country through acts of migration and the contrast of regional and urban...
NITV News

Woman behind Bill Leak cartoon complaint dropped charges due to 'harassment'

Melissa Dinnison has told NITV she let go of the complaint because she felt bullied by The Australian newspaper.
NITV News

Indigenous leaders push for action on family violence in Aboriginal communities

Three Indigenous women have joined forces to demand a national task force to combat the epidemic of family violence in Aboriginal communities.
NITV News

Warren Mundine says Indigenous report findings 'disgraceful'

Indigenous Australians are becoming increasingly disadvantaged, with more experiencing imprisonment, substance misuse and psychological distress.
NITV News

Cigarettes favoured over fruit in Outback stores

Customers of government-supported Outback stores spend more than four times more on cigarettes than they do on fruit and vegetables.

Shadow Trackers

Join Hunter Page-Lochard and Zac James as they hunt the lands where traditional spirits and legends roam. NITV's new series, Shadow Trackers will have you laughing one minute and scared the next, as the duo investigate Aboriginal Australia's spiritual history. 

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Shadow Trackers - Episode Guide

Shadow Trackers go where no Blackfella has gone before… Spirit chasing!
COMMENT

Bruce Pascoe: Aboriginal story gets lost in translation

Literature is a colonising tool. Kipling colonised Indian fables, Dr Livingston and Graham Greene did it in Africa, James Fennimore Cooper in America and Ion...
On Demand

Catch up on the latest episodes

Shadow Trackers go where no Blackfella has gone before… spirit chasing!
Arts & Culture

The haunting images of Ainslie Roberts

Artist Ainslie Roberts was most well-known for his evocative and surreal images illustrating the best-selling book The Dreamtime. During his career he spent a...
Shadow Trackers

Meet Hunter and Zac aka: The Shadow Trackers

Young, curious and hilarious, these two are confronted with the likes of the Aboriginal spirits and urban legends while journeying across Australia.

My Grandmother's Lingo

My Grandmother's Lingo

This voice-activated SBS interactive tells the story of one woman’s fight to save her endangered Indigenous language.

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Comment, Community & Achievement

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

TV Programs

Applications open for NITV's new series: Elements

Screen Queensland in collaboration with National Indigenous Television has announced $400,000 of funding for a new four-part series Queensland Originals: Elements to...
Film Festival

Inaugural Winda Film Festival kicks off in Sydney

The inaugural Winda Film Festival, a brand new Indigenous film festival for Sydney has kicked off with several deadly directors and actors celebrating culture's...
NITV News

Aurukun Council welcomes new start for students

Aurukun Shire Council has given its support to the Queensland Education Department taking full control of the community’s school.
Comment

"Some kids couldn’t hear; some couldn’t even speak" - Ear health problems in urban cities

Comment | Hundreds of urban Aboriginal kids in NSW are getting a better chance to thrive at school and in their communities thanks to the hearing and speech and...
UN Forum

Young trawlwoolway woman selected to attend United Nations' Forum in Geneva

Madeline Wells, a young Indigenous activist, will be the only delegate from Australia at the upcoming UN youth forum in November this year.
NITV News

Worimi man awarded Young Conservationist of the Year

“It’s really inspiring to be recognised for the work I’m doing and the work I’ve been doing for a few years.” ...
ENVIRONMENT

Meet Ruby the Climate Kid - a Gamilaraay girl fiercely passionate about saving the planet

Six-year-old year old Ruby will never get to see her favourite animal, the Black Rhino, because it was made extinct by humans. Ruby wants to make sure no one else...
For the Kids!

Jarjums is the NITV programming dedicated to children catering to all kids and kids at heart we have fun and educational Indigenous and First Nations content from Australia and around the world. 

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MUSIC

Grow The Music: Connecting community through song

Music

Archie Roach unleashes deadly new album while touring with Sugar Man

Archie Roach has unleashed a deadly new album that explores the depth of love, while touring down under with Rodriguez.
Aboriginal Art

Migratory Wonderings: Exhibit offers encounter with country through art

By making maps in a non-traditional way, this exhibition explores multiple connections to country through acts of migration and the contrast of regional and urban...
COMMENT

Diversity and inclusion shouldn’t be a PR stunt

COMMENT: NITV Senior Editor and Founder of IndigenousX, Luke Pearson responds to Meat and Livestock Australia's questionable Australia Day’ lamb ad script and...
AAP

Indigenous leader demands Scullion to stop Larrakia Nation closure

A Northern Territory Aboriginal corporation which provides vital services to the disadvantaged may have to close its doors due to red tape issues ignored by the...
NITV News

Woman behind Bill Leak cartoon complaint dropped charges due to 'harassment'

Melissa Dinnison has told NITV she let go of the complaint because she felt bullied by The Australian newspaper.
ARTS

Uncle Jack Charles is back onstage in Melbourne

Jack Charles renowned one man performance 'Jack Charles v the Crown' is again showing in his hometown of Melbourne, six years after it first hit the stage at the...
ARTS

Blaque Showgirls: A cheeky look at cultural appropriation

AAP

Indigenous leaders push for action on family violence in Aboriginal communities

Three Indigenous women have joined forces to demand a national task force to combat the epidemic of family violence in Aboriginal communities.
NITV News

Warren Mundine says Indigenous report findings 'disgraceful'

Indigenous Australians are becoming increasingly disadvantaged, with more experiencing imprisonment, substance misuse and psychological distress.
RACIAL PROFILING

Leaked script of We Love Lamb is so tasteless, Aboriginal actors won’t even bite

COMMENT | Buzzfeed have published a leaked script of Meat and Livestock Australia's new advertisement and in true 'We Love Lamb' form, it's hard to swallow.
NITV NEWS

One step closer to becoming Derby’s first Aboriginal doctor

A year ago, medical student Vinka Barunga was determined to become the first Aboriginal doctor in her community. Now, the Worora woman is about to graduate,...
AAP

Cigarettes favoured over fruit in Outback stores

Customers of government-supported Outback stores spend more than four times more on cigarettes than they do on fruit and vegetables.
The Point

Newly-found Indigenous ancestry sparks revitalisation project

One man's quest to discover his Indigenous heritage has triggered a grand revitalisation project led by UTS Design academics in two rural New South Wales...
AAP

Indigenous Queenslanders living a year longer

The life expectancy of Indigenous Queenslanders has improved slightly, as they are now living one extra year on average. But most are still living a decade less...
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