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'The Black Superman': Reflections on David Dalaithngu's life and legacy

The young boy from the bush who became a star has been remembered as a 'beautiful human being' who inspired generations of First Nations people.

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Indigenous Party of Australia officially registers with eye on First Nations issues

Born out of campaigns to protect the Baaka, the party's main aim is to protect all sacred lands and waterways right across Australia.

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First Nations excellence recognised at prestigious 2021 Australian Fashion Laureate

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander design has been heralded as the future of fashion, as Blak excellence was awarded at the annual event.

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Boomers star Patty Mills wins The Don Award

The award is presented annually to the athlete or team whose deeds most inspired the nation over the past 12 months.

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Kill Bill: 'discriminatory' voter ID laws dropped as Lambie denies support

The proposed laws were lambasted by advocates who said they would disenfranchise First Nations voters, especially in remote communities.

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Gomeroi academic leads powerful conversation on Bachelorette Finale

Before Brooke Blurton made her final decision, Amy Thunig put questions to the final contestants to check their depth of knowledge about First Nations issues.

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NT Traditional Owners deny reports of army forcing vaccinations

Senior Territory Aboriginal leaders have rejected claims the army is vaccinating Aboriginal people against their will within their communities.

Celebrating the Life of Cinematic Legend: David Dalaithngu 50 Years on Screen

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The deadly duo are back! Little J and Big Cuz return for series three

First Nations children's program Little J and Big Cuz returns with new learnings and big, bold adventures.

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NITV hits the road with Troy Cassar-Daley as he performs for remote QLD communities

'Sing About This Country' follows country music star Troy Cassar-Daley as he and The Black Image Band bring their music to Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula.

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'It's time for our stories': Leonie Whyman on retelling the gold rush

The First Nations actress stars in a new series that takes an unflinching look at early colonial Australia.

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Narelda Jacobs joins NITV’s The Point

The Network 10 presenter will join John Paul Janke at the forefront of NITV's flagship news and current affairs program The Point.

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Guest curator Shari Sebbens selects her favourite shows at SBS On Demand

Actor and Sydney Theatre Company Resident Director Shari Sebbens has handpicked an excellent selection of funny and inspiring movies and series to chase away the...

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The Aboriginal filmmaker casting a lens on Australia's modern prison colony

Dean Gibson has been making documentaries for over a decade, telling stories of historical wars to political landmarks. But his latest project, capturing...

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It’s time we got honest about our relationship with alcohol

OPINION: Drinking is enmeshed in Australian society, yet many people are suffering because of it. Wiradjuri/Wolgalu man, and former NRL player and professional boxer,...

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OPINION: First Nations kids make up about 20 per cent of missing children, but get a fraction of the media coverage

It is time for Australia to treat the disappearances and deaths of First Nations children (and adults) with the same priority and urgency we see for cases...

Opinion

EXCLUSIVE: 'I don't want to just be known as the boy in a restraint chair' - Dylan Voller

OPINION: Dylan Voller describes his time in juvenile detention as 'torture'. Five years on, this is what he's learned on his journey.

25 Oct 2021 - 2:18pm

OPINION: Getting vaccinated is an act of love for mob

Receiving a COIVD-19 right now is necessary to support the survival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples during the pandemic, write the authors.

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OPINION: Sam Frost knows nothing about segregation, white settlers co-opting terms used to oppress

It is a privilege to reject life-saving health interventions while others experience structural barriers to appropriate medical care, writes Bronwyn Carlson and...

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OPINION: Future bright as Panthers pounce on premiership

Heroic, heartbreaking, brave, brutal - the NRL Grand Finalists put on an epic show. Don't be surprised if you see them face off in the decider again very soon,...

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OPINION: Local knowledge, community connections critical to COVID-19 response

OPINION: It is the agency and ownership of the community that will ensure we are ready and able to thrive again, writes Alistair Ferguson.

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Meet the 2021 NAIDOC Awards Winners

It's finally here: take a look at this year's NAIDOC Award winners, celebrated for their achievements, hard work and dedication.

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Students launch global campaign to repatriate carved trees to Kamilaroi Country

The 800-year-old trees were stolen in the 1940s, with at least one known to be in Switzerland.

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Primary school boy nabs poetry prize for climate change plea

An 11-year-old Redbank child's NAIDOC-inspired poem has won in the international Ipswich Poetry Feast's annual competition.

16 Nov 2021

First Nations talent set to to take centre stage at Melbourne Fashion Week

This year's Melbourne Fashion Week - which kicked off on Monday - will be a celebration of First Nations designers, models and artists.

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Arrernte educator recognised for service with prestigious award

Cheryle Edwards spends her days supporting students and families to get the most out of their education at the only special needs school in Central Australia.

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Hoop dreams: Yugambeh ref gets crack at big time in New York

A Yugambeh woman hopes her journey will encourage other young First Nations people to pursue their basketball dreams.

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Meet the Gomeroi health expert reversing disease and changing lives

Type 2 diabetes is the fastest growing disease in Australia but Indigenous exercise physiologist Ray Kelly believes it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Adam Goodes on our need for an honest history

The AFL legend had to explore his hidden past to discover his identity. As an ambassador for NITV's rebrand, he says the country needs to do the same.

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