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The High Court heard submissions over whether Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people should be exempt from the government's mandatory deportation powers.

Health professionals will be better equipped to treat survivors of the Stolen Generations with a new set of resources that addresses their key concerns.

Tasmanian independent Senator Lambie backed the federal government's bill to repeal the medevac laws, which were passed against its wishes in February.

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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.

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What's On: Music Season this summer on NITV

From Nat King Cole to Gurrumul, from the Deep South to Arnhem Land, tune in and celebrate these incredible artists with an up-close and personal look at their lives...

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A faboriginal game show & Slow TV: Coming to NITV in 2020

Familiar favourites return to NITV next year, as well as some new programs that push television boundaries.

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Kangaroo tail stew and chilli mud crab: Kriol Kitchen is back

Chilli mud crab, kangaroo tail stew and freshly smoked oysters, all on Western Australian coastline. This new season of Kriol Kitchen is as visually stunning as...

Our Stories

Call out: NITV’s short documentary film initiative Our Stories

Our Stories is an opportunity for emerging filmmakers to create short documentaries for broadcast on NITV. Our Stories, our way.

On TV

What are the Fraggles doing on Indigenous television?

NITV will introduce a new generation to old characters with a remastered version of the beloved Fraggle Rock.

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Struggle Street: How you can help

Country living is known for its sense of community, but life in regional Australia comes with its own set of challenges. Here’s how you can help those who need it.

Movies

The rise of Jack Johnson: How Australia crowned the first African-American heavyweight champ

REVIEW | Award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns gives intimate look into one of history's most fascinating athletes, writes film critic, Travis Akbar.

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The Conversation

Ken Wyatt juggles great expectations around identity and politics

As the first Indigenous federal cabinet minister, Ken Wyatt is widely respected but by the same token, the expectations on him are very high.

The Conversation

New tourism opportunities can empower Traditional Owners of Uluru

There's a need to develop new tourism activities at Uluru that would entail interacting respectfully with Traditional Owners.

The Conversation

Ken Wyatt’s ‘voice to government’ fails to hear Indigenous Australians

The proposal is to be legislated and not enshrined in the constitution. This type of reform was resoundingly rejected by the Uluru statement.

OPINION

Red Hair and Red Rocks and no more climbing Uluru

OPINION: What is the difference between Uluru and a livestock farm, when an outsider wants to look around?

The Conversation

For Indigenous women, #MeToo is a fight against racism and oppression

If the representations we see of black women in Australia only focus on disadvantage and deficit how do we expect things to change?

The Conversation

Here’s what Aboriginal survivors of child sexual abuse told us they need

Many Aboriginal survivors of sexual abuse find mainstream counselling inappropriate but there is a way to help them heal.

OPINION

'It's bigger than Christmas': Koori Knockout, from past to present

ANALYSIS: The Koori Knockout carnival is a celebration of being Aboriginal, in a jubilant environment where love and sport flourish.

In The Community

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

NITV News

Undelivered Indigenous housing funding unlocked for remote Queensland and Torres Strait

$105 million to address housing issues in remote Queensland and the Torres Strait will finally begin to flow to affected communities.

NITV News

Sam Watson, a 'giant' of the Aboriginal Rights Movement

After more than fifty years fighting for the rights of his people, the proud Wangerriburra and Birri Gubba man passed away yesterday.

27 Nov 2019

Queensland native title decision recognises rights of Quandamooka people

The Quandamooka people have welcomed a Federal Court decision recognising their native title rights over Moreton Island in Queensland.

NITV News

Athletic talent in Kimberely region on display for Gift

Young teen Reshinta Bradshaw takes out the Kimberley Gift for the second year, remains undefeated in the race.

21 Nov 2019 - 4:54pm

A unanimous “NO” vote from Traditional Owners on SA's proposed nuclear waste dump

Traditional Owners say they were excluded from voting in last month's Australian Electoral Commission ballot on a proposed nuclear waste dump in country SA -...

NITV News

'This is your life' - recognised for 45 years service to his people

A proud Adnyamathanha Elder thought he was attending an event to celebrate his daughter, but found 150 people had turned up to honour him instead.

NITV News

Kimberley legend Stephen 'Baamba' Albert passes away

The legendary Broome musician was well-known for his appearance and contribution to the original version of 'Bran Nue Dae' as well as performing alongside Mary G.

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The High Court hears submissions on whether Indigenous people should be deported

The High Court heard submissions over whether Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people should be exempt from the government's mandatory deportation powers.

5 Dec 2019

Stolen Generations fact sheets launched to help survivors get better care

Health professionals will be better equipped to treat survivors of the Stolen Generations with a new set of resources that addresses their key concerns.

On TV

What's On: Music Season this summer on NITV

From Nat King Cole to Gurrumul, from the Deep South to Arnhem Land, tune in and celebrate these incredible artists with an up-close and personal look at their...

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