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This year Indigenous Business Month celebrated a significant milestone – marking its 10th anniversary. Last week, a special breakfast event commemorated this achievement and honouring the successes of Indigenous businesses over the past decade. as well as announcing this year’s Indigenous Business Month award winners.

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The book ‘Words to Sing the World Alive’ celebrates First Nations languages from across the continent. Through this book, forty high profile First Nation writers and thinkers, journalists and lawyers, artists and astronomers come together to reveal their favourite and significant words. Words that evoke the power of childhood and the wonder of Country; that explore the essence of mother, of fire,...

Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Monday 28/10/2024

Indigenous girls' education project in Pilbara receives boost from Women's Fund -Questions asked over Qantas flight upgrades for politicians -And, in football, the Matildas anticipating a tough match against Germany....

Curated by Wiradjuri man and multidisciplinary artist Joel Bray, Brolga: A Queer Koori Wonderland is described as an interactive art party. This performance is a highlight of the upcoming Liveworks Festival 2024.

As the Kinchela Boys Home marked its 100th anniversary on Saturday, October 19; survivors, known as Uncles, advocated for transforming the site into a national centre for healing and truth-telling. The Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation called for recognition, healing, and preserving their stories.

Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Monday 21/10/2024

NSW Celebrates Aboriginal languages week: honoring culture and identity - Qantas ordered to pay $170,000 to three former employees - And, King Charles continues his royal visit in Australia with engagements in Canberra...

Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Wednesday 16/10/2024

An all-Indigenous Labor opposition to face newly sworn in CLP government in the Northern Territory - A new report shows how difficult it is to find affordable housing as an essential worker - And, the government reveals new measures to stop companies ripping off consumers...

Airing this Tuesday, October 15 at 7.30 PM on NITV, the last episode of the Point for 2024 marks the one-year anniversary of the failed referendum and explores the ongoing impact on First Nations communities. Over the past season, the series has travelled across the country to tell the stories of First Nations communities and amplify their voices. As the federal election approaches, the show will...

Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Monday 14/10/2024

Malarndirri McCarthy reflects on failed Voice referendum, outlines path forward for Indigenous affairs - A sheriff says a third assassination attempt against Donald Trump has been thwarted - And, a new plan announced to prepare Australia for the expected arrival of a deadly variant of bird flu...

Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Wednesday 09/10/2024

New date reveals First Nations Victorians 11 times more likely to be searched by police -Debate over whether the NBN should remain publicly owned - And, the U-N Secretary-General expresses concern over an Israeli parliament bill...

Alec Harrison, elder within the South Coast community, attended this year’s Koori Knockout to proudly support both his son, the captain of the South Coast Sea Eagles, and his granddaughter Olivia Harrison, who played for the Blacktown Red Belly Warriors.

On the final day of the 2024 Koori Knockout, the Redfern All Blacks Women’s team claimed the top prize, cementing their place as champions in a thrilling grand final win. The annual Knockout is not only a platform for fierce rugby league competition but also an important space for showcasing the strength and skill of women in the sport.

The Koori Knockout is more than just a showcase of fierce competition on the footy field, it’s a powerful celebration of First Nations culture and community. While players go head-to-head, the event also provides a valuable platform for small Blak businesses, allowing First Nations creators and entrepreneurs to shine and share their work throughout the weekend.

Creation of a First Nations Child Commissioner hailed as a major milestone - 904 Australians evacuated from Lebanon in the last 48 hours - And, the world marks 12 months since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel...

Zayd Williams, from the Dindima Under 15s, caught up with NITV Radio to share his thoughts on how his team is faring at this year’s Koori Knockout. With a strong focus on teamwork and representing their community, Zayd expressed pride in his side’s performance so far in the tournament.

Day one of the Koori Knockout kicked off with an exciting lineup, featuring both women’s and juniors sides taking to the field in a display of community pride and fierce competition. Among the teams was the Under 17s Erambie All Blacks, with talented young players Nathen Chang, Yindyamarra Johnson, and Curtis Bell playing side by side.

Birrunga Wiradyuri, a prominent First Nations artist and community leader from New South Wales, who lives and works in Meanjin (Brisbane), has expressed his support for the recently launched Queensland Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry. While the inquiry is taking place in Queensland, Wiradyuri believes that the issues it addresses are universal and relevant to First Nations people across Australi...

The NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout, also known as the Koori Knockout, stands as one of the most significant events for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Held annually over the October long weekend, the event is a celebration of culture, community and competition.

Phillemon Mosby, Mayor of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council, discusses the significance of Queensland’s Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry, highlighting its impact on First Nations communities, particularly the Torres Strait Islanders.