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'Correctional Officer E' told an inquest he asked a second guard to try and get the diabetic inmate to hand over food instead of contacting medical staff.

In recent years the call for representation of Australia’s First Nations people in the emoji keyboard has grown louder and louder, so why haven't we got one yet?

The federal government has announced a $25 million package for an Indigenous Girl’s science academy, aimed at increasing their numbers in science and technology...

NAIDOC 2018: Because of Her, We Can

This years' 2018 theme, recognises the Indigenous female leaders, trailblazers, activists and social change advocates who have fought for justice and equal rights.

They are our mothers, our elders, our grandmothers, our aunties, our sisters and our daughters.

NAIDOC Week

Notable women: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who should be on banknotes

In the spirit of 'Because of Her, We Can', we visualise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women honoured on national material.

NAIDOC 2018

Iconic skirt from inaugural Australian Indigenous Fashion Week exhibited in Sydney

A new exhibition is exploring and celebrating the unbroken tradition of weaving.

Opinion

OPINION: Much of Australia's Indigenous leadership is black women getting the job done

OPINION: If we acknowledge and harness the power of Indigenous women, we can begin to make change.

NITV News

Reaching new heights: Meet one of Australia's first Indigenous female commercial pilots

Worimi and Gumbaynggirr woman Tori Nikolau has overcome a series of obstacles to become one of Australia's first female, Indigenous commercial pilots.

NAIDOC Week

What’s on NITV over NAIDOC Week?

As part of NAIDOC Week, NITV will be broadcasting a range of TV programs and films that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.

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Comment, Opinion and Analysis

Hearing from the diverse voices on issues affecting First Nations people

Opinion

OPINION: Enter the ugly underbelly of Native Title

OPINION: Who is Native Title helping in this current application of the law? writes Jack Wilkie-Jans.

OPINION

OPINION: The Government sets the goal posts, only to move them when Indigenous people score

OPINION: Throughout history, the Australian Government changes the game when Indigenous people are winning, writes Natalie Cromb.

OPINION

Legislating the bush: What could QLD's new Vegetation Laws mean for Indigenous employment?

OPINION: New Vegetation laws puts Queensland in contrast with the Federal Government's vision to see growth in regional and remote areas, writes Jack Wilkie-Jans.

Opinion

OPINION: Much of Australia's Indigenous leadership is black women getting the job done

OPINION: If we acknowledge and harness the power of Indigenous women, we can begin to make change.

OPINION

Why unaddressed sovereignty poses a challenge for state and territory treaties

OPINION: Academic Gaynor Macdonald writes of the challenge of negotiating treaties with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are not yet recognised as...

OPINION

Meanjin debacle: erasing Aboriginal words in order to highlight white women's appropriation

OPINION: Writer, Karen Wyld explores exclusionary publishing and black reactions.

Feature

Joe Williams: The Redfern Corroboree sparked lightning

Sportsman, motivational speaker and author, Joe Williams recounts the electric experiences of the #RedfernCorroboree18

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'Aboriginal cultural rights are too often ignored in youth detention'

A report by the Aboriginal children's commissioner says connecting juvenile detainees to their traditional culture will reduce re-offending rates.

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Opposition urges government to abandon further cashless welfare card roll-out

A new audit has found there was “inadequate” evidence to prove the cashless welfare card trial reduced social harm.

NITV NEWS

Renaming of Melbourne's Batman Park after Aboriginal Elder rejected

The request follows wider efforts to remove the controversial pioneer’s name from public places and buildings.

NAIDOC Awards

GALLERY: All the red carpet looks from the 2018 National NAIDOC Awards

See all the mob looking flash and deadly on the red carpet at the 2018 National NAIDOC Awards.

Analysis

How do we get Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag emojis?

In recent years the call for representation of Australia’s First Nations people in the emoji keyboard has grown louder and louder, so why haven't we got one yet?

NITV News

David Dungay prison officer didn't want to 'inflame' situation by calling hospital

'Correctional Officer E' told an inquest he asked a second guard to try and get the diabetic inmate to hand over food instead of contacting medical staff.

Over The Black Dot

Owen’s Opinions: Thurston’s a legend, but he’s played one year too many

Now’s the time of the year for some of the older and more experienced players to really shine, but Johnathan Thurston’s played one year too many, says premiership...

NITV News

AFL legend Michael Long honoured with bronze statue

The statue stands at the entrance to The Hangar, the Bombers’ headquarters in Melbourne.

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Indigenous Malaysians fight new land law with maps of burial grounds

Indigenous people in Malaysia are drawing up detailed maps using drones and testimony from village elders to fight a new law they say denies them customary rights...

NITV News

'I can't breathe!': Resuscitation efforts on David Dungay 'effectively without value'

An expert witness is expected to testify that efforts by nursing staff on an unresponsive David Dungay were rendered "effectively without value".

Opinion

OPINION: Much of Australia's Indigenous leadership is black women getting the job done

OPINION: If we acknowledge and harness the power of Indigenous women, we can begin to make change.

NITV News

'I want justice for my son': David Dungay death in custody inquest begins

David Dungay died in Long Bay jail's hospital in December 2015, and his relatives had been hoping to receive government funding to help attend the inquest.

NITV News

New funding for the next generation of female Indigenous scientists

The federal government has announced a $25 million package for an Indigenous Girl’s science academy, aimed at increasing their numbers in science and technology...