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Since the First World War, Indigenous men and women have served in Australia's defence forces, despite the government's refusal to recognise their rights.

The federal government is defending major reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, aimed at slowing its rapid growth and saving up to 15 billion dollars a year by the end of the decade.

“He was too young to enrol. Many of them were too young to enlist. His name at the time was Valentine Hares (with an S), they changed it to Hare, then Ayr. They misspelt Valentine as well. So, we couldn’t find him at all.”

The Indigenous Liaison Officer at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra joins NITV Radio's Kerri-Lee Barry (Hegarty) to reflect on some of the much respected members of the Hegarty and Bell families who served in the Australian Defence Force.

Theonila Roka Matbob won the 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize, also known as the Green Nobel for her work in seeking justice from mining giant Rio Tinto.

Forgotten ANZACs from the Pacific Island of Niue. Descendants recall the tragedy filled journey of 150 volunteers, from an isolated tropical atoll, who were thrust into the cauldron of World War I.

25th April - ANZAC Day 2026 we pay respect to some of our Indigenous service men and women and honour their dedication, commitment and sacrifices for country including that of the late great - Private Valentine Hare from Queensland served in the First World War with the Australian Army in the 2nd Light Horse Regiment, he travelled with the regiment to far away shores of the Middle East to Egypt an...

Filmmaker - Pauline Clague in conversation with NITV Radio's Kerri-Lee Barry on The Awakening Documentary screening on NITV tonight at 6:45pm around Australia. Pauline and Kerri-Lee yarn on Pauline's time spent working in production as a line Producer on the film.

The latest National and International news for the 22nd April 2026.

Catch up on whats making news for Wednesday 22nd April 2026.

NITV Radio's Kerri-Lee Barry in conversation with LIVING BLACK host Karla Grant on the TV programs series return on NITV this evening. Living Black will return to National Indigenous Television (NITV) on Monday April 20 at 8:30pm, while The Point returns on Tuesday May 26 at 7:30pm. All episodes will also be available on SBS On Demand. LIVING BLACK Celebrating 23 Years of Impact Premiering on Mond...

NITV Radio brings stories from across the country sharing whats happening in communities with host, Lowanna Grant.

The latest National and International news for the 15th April 2026.

Catch up on whats making news for Wednesday 15th April 2026.

Today the Duke of Sussex visited the Australian War Memorial (AWM) in Canberra and the visit today had an Indigenous focus. The Duke of Sussex met with Indigenous veterans and heard their military experience and personal stories. Also featured today at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra ACT - A Welcome to Country and a Smoking ceremony.

Allan Anderson, Co-Founder of The Rainforest to Bush cultural experiences located in the lush Atherton Tablelands, near Cairns in Far North Queensland.

"There is a relationship between the performing arts and the way that we tell stories in the continent that is deeply rich", Harley Mann.

Bones discovered by construction workers on Rottnest Island have been forensically tested and confirmed to have Indigenous ancestry.

The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) recently celebrated the release of Aunty Beryl’s Cookbook: Heartwarming Recipes and Stories of First Nations Food, a powerful new collection that brings together food, culture and storytelling.

NITV Radio brings stories from across the country sharing whats happening in communities with host, Lowanna Grant.

The latest National and International news for the 8th April 2026.

CEO of Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation (WAC), Leon Rui returns from New Zealand with WAC delegation for a historic cultural and economic exchange.

A conversation with Leon Rui, CEO of the Whadjuk Aboriginal Corporation, after the return of a delegation invited to Aotearoa New Zealand for and economic exchange.

Easter Long weekend marred by a string of road fatalities across the country.