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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.

In The Community

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

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National Indigenous Fashion Award 2021 winners announced

This year's winners are a vibrant showcase of bright colours, bold glamour, and textural creations, celebrating the diversity, innovation, and creativity of First...

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The SBS Emerging Writers' Competition returns for 2021

The competition aims to uncover bold new voices that reflect the diversity of contemporary Australia by inviting aspiring writers to share their stories and have...

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False comparison between anti-lockdown protests and BLM, Women's March called out

Numerous users have reiterated that Black Lives Matter and Women’s marches were non-violent and organisers for those events enforced strict COVID-19 safety...

25 Jul 2021

The little Northern Territory island producing nationally acclaimed Indigenous artists

Melville Island is producing nationally and internationally recognised artists, seven of whom have been nominated in this year’s Telstra National Aboriginal and...

4 Jan 2021

Tributes for legendary Torres Strait Islander musician Henry Seaman Dan after his death at the age of 91

Prominent Torres Strait Islander musician Henry Seaman Dan is being honoured by family and friends after his death at the age of 91.

29 Dec 2020 - 10:55am

Indigenous cricket hero's Hall of Fame nod

The star member of the Aboriginal team to tour England in 1868, Johnny Mullagh, will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in February.

23 Dec 2020

Coronavirus cancelled Tainga's big stage debut. Now he'll star in the must-see show of 2021

Performer Tainga Savage has landed a part in the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, which is set to open in Sydney next year. But it follows a year of emotional...

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David Gulpilil to receive film's highest honour

The late icon of cinema will be honoured two-fold next week, with celebrations occurring inside and outside the Sydney Opera House.

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Binjari Elder becomes first person in NT to die from COVID-19

The woman, an Elder, in her 70s passed away overnight in the Royal Darwin Hospital.

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Reimagine Australia: Sasha Sarago on identity and decolonising

Our caricature colonial identity can be enriched through a connection to Country says the writer, filmmaker and businesswoman.

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Deadly Designs: NITV's branding through the years

From its humble beginnings in 2007, NITV has grown to become a voice for First Nations people around the country. See how our look, and our channel, have grown...

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Storytelling in the 21st Century: How designer David Williams transformed NITV's look

When designer and CEO of Indigenous creative agency, Galimbaa, David Williams was given the daunting task of rebranding a national television channel, he wanted...

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