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Labor's funding commitment for an extensive seawall project in the Torres Strait announced this week trumps the government's $5m work-for-the-dole election...

The WA budget also focuses on Aboriginal health, mental health services, Ranger programs, protecting Murujuga, tackling domestic violence and suicide prevention.

Aboriginal Victorians aged 16 and above are now able to enrol to vote to elect an assembly that will shape the rules for treaty negotiations with the state.

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Find out what's entertaining audiences and generating discussion.

NITV's thought-provoking documentaries, inspiring films and binge-worthy series are available on Ch. 34 and SBS On Demand.

Movies

TV Movie Guide Highlights: 6 - 12 May

When it comes to movies, there's something for everybody on SBS, SBS VICELAND, NITV and SBS On Demand. Find out what's screening where and when.

Movies

‘Set It Off’ and the rich tradition of black feminist films

Screening on NITV this week, ‘Set It Off’ sees four black women, fed up with their lot in life, take up robbing banks. But the electrifying thriller is just part...

On TV

Meet Beau Dick: The extraordinary Canadian Indigenous woodcarver

A poignant documentary explores the life and culture of one of Canada's most visionary artists.

On TV

Spelling Bee documentary sees Canada's First Nations children shine

Documentary Bee Nation follows the inspirational stories of six students in the first-ever First Nations Provincial Spelling Bee in Canada as they strive to make...

News

Electric Fields to be Australia's jury spokespeople for Eurovision 2019

The electric-soul music duo - who feature Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara language in their songs - will play a crucial role in the voting procedure.

On TV

The imperfect power of I Am Not Your Negro

ANALYSIS: Raoul Peck’s documentary brings to life James Baldwin’s urgent ideas about race in America, even if it leaves out a key aspect of the writer’s life and...

On TV

Black ANZAC: a documentary decolonising war history through street art

An Australian street artist explores war history and truth-telling as he creates a colossal mural of a 'forgotten' Aboriginal WW1 soldier.

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Over The Black Dot

Timana Tahu: 'Forget Folau, Latrell Mitchell could spark a rugby revolution'

OPINION: Latrell Mitchell could help revolutionise rugby union, writes Timana Tahu.

OPINION

Why we need to foster the female Aboriginal leaders of tomorrow

OPINION: Our women have given us a platform, let's honour them by using it writes, Georgia Mae Capocchi-Hunter.

Over the Black Dot

Timana Tahu: 'The GI farewell match was a smart move by Wayne Bennett'

OPINION: Timana Tahu brings you his new weekly column and this week talks about the farewell of the legendary Greg Inglis and the struggles of the Penrith Panthers.

The Conversation

How the major parties’ Indigenous health election commitments stack up

ANALYSIS: Weighing up Labor and the Coalition's commitments to addressing health issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

OPINION

#MeToo and race: how double oppression can have serious consequences

OPINION: This place — all of the institutions of Australia held up by the white patriarchy — is forever shaped by the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait...

The Conversation

Uranium mines harm Indigenous people – so why have we approved a new one?

ANALYSIS: Australia is yet to sign the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, continuing its persistently toxic legacy of the nuclear industry.

The Conversation

It's not worth wiping out a species for the Yeelirrie uranium mine

Like the rest of the Western Australian outback, there’s a wonderful paradox where the land appears barren, but is, in fact, rich with biodiversity - and animals...

In The Community

Stories of First Nations people making an impact in their communities; locally, nationally and abroad.

NITV News

Hometown unveils statue of Indigenous rights activist William Ferguson

A permanent memorial will honour a tireless campaigner for social justice for Indigenous Australians.

NITV News

Remote NT community to receive new culture and art centre

With a new cultural hub on the horizon, local Indigenous Elders are hoping it can be a chance to connect their younger generations with traditional culture.

NITV News

Anzac Day corroboree and Haka pays tribute to Indigenous soldiers

Two sacred dances have been used to commemorate Indigenous soldiers.

NITV News

Indigenous businesses booming at Supply Nation's trade fair

Hundreds of people have gathered for "Australia's largest Indigenous businesses event".

NITV News

One little boy’s dream brings entire AFL world to tears

On Friday night, little Kyron McGuire left the AFL world in tears both before and after the Collingwood vs Port Adelaide game at Docklands in Melbourne.

2 May 2019 - 12:57pm

Briggs buys billboard to mock One Nation

Political adverts claiming Sen. Pauline Hanson is a mind reader have been challenged by Yorta Yorta rapper, who tells her what he really thinks on the back of one...

In the Community

'They ask me, 'the Kimberley where's that?'': Rapper Dallas Woods returns home to WA

Red Bull Music has released a three-part documentary series called "This is Home", the first episode follows Wyndham rapper Dallas Woods.

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I heard it on the radio: 25 years of 98.9FM Murri Country

The Queensland State Library celebrates the significance of community radio with an exhibition documenting the history of 98.9FM Murri Country.

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SBS News

'We're showing the way': Enrolments open in next step to treaty in Victoria

Aboriginal Victorians aged 16 and above are now able to enrol to vote to elect an assembly that will shape the rules for treaty negotiations with the state.

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NITV News

Alcohol management plans key to reducing crime in remote communities, Noel Pearson tells inquiry

Cape York lawyer Noel Pearson addresses a public hearing in Brisbane that seeks to reduce imprisonment and recidivism.

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Nakkiah Lui wins Sydney Theatre Company's Patrick White Playwrights' Fellowship

It follows the smash-hit reception of her incisive play Black is the New White.

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NITV News

Victorian Aboriginal community highlights struggles to Cooper candidates

Candidates for the Melbourne electorate of Cooper hear from local minority groups on incarceration rates, domestic violence, housing, and environmental issues.

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NITV News

New WA Budget prioritises reducing Indigenous incarceration

The WA budget also focuses on Aboriginal health, mental health services, Ranger programs, protecting Murujuga, tackling domestic violence and suicide prevention.

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