Blak in the Room opens on Wednesday 27th November in Melbourne with performances of three plays by emerging First Nations storytellers celebrating the richness and vitality of Blak theatre.

Dr. Anita Heiss is a proud Wiradyuri woman and acclaimed author, poet, cultural activist and social commentator. She is committed to raising awareness and educating people about consent. While it may be uncomfortable at first, Anita believes that having these yarns within our families and communities is essential, particularly for our First Nations communities.

Ilona McGuire uses her art as commentary on the political climate of 'Australia', often with a lighthearted humour as a tool for activism. Ilona has grown up embracing her Noongar and Kungarakan cultures, performing with her Noongar family since a young age. Her culture informs her artwork and promotes valuable messages and brings attention to the political climate. Combining technology with culture, Ilona has worked with drone light shows such as “Moombaki” to centre the importance of place...

The much-loved travel and lifestyle series Going Places with Ernie Dingo has returned to NITV and SBS for its 6th season, bringing audiences fresh weekly episodes that capture the beauty, culture and stories of Australia.

You can’t help others with an empty cup, but how does supporting your own needs first, before you support others really go? Shakara Walley went from working in the arts to working with incarcerated youth. Her journey to supporting herself and creating boundaries as a form of love, has informed her work supporting young people in what healthy relationships look like.

Ron Callaghan, a singer-songwriter from the Yuin Nation on the NSW South Coast, recently shared insights into his musical journey with NITV Radio guest reporter Rhianna Brierley.

In the lead up to Melbourne Cup 2024, NITV Radio caught up with Bart Watson, Indigenous Program Lead at Racing Queensland to explore efforts made by his organisation to improve First Nations Participation in racing in QLD.

On the sidelines of the 2024 Melbourne Cup, NITV Radio caught up with Professor John Maynard, a renowned historian specializing in the intersection of Indigenous Australian history and sport, particularly horse racing.

Language revitalisation has been a long and hard journey that continues to be impacted by the ongoing effects of colonisation. Policies such as the White Australia Act forbade First Nations Australians from speaking their languages. Dylan Collard strove to reclaim his connection to Noongar language, not only to deepen his own relationship to culture, but in order to keep the language of Noongar Country alive. Dylan started his language journey in 2017, and is now a fluent speaker and teacher.

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, of time. Words that are imbued with family and belonging, and that surprise with their connections.

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 continue to advocate for the recognition of First Nations rights and aspirations.

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