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April Phillips' film "kajoo yannaga" winner of the Uncle Jack Charles Award
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The XR film “kajoo yannaga” (come on let's walk together) by Wiradjuri-Scottish woman April Phillips is a groundbreaking cinematic and immersive two-channel projection that combines First Nations knowledges with cutting-edge technology. This gamified experience uses real-time motion tracking to guide participants on a virtual walk on Country.…
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Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Wednesday 28/08/2024
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Indigenous experts gather in Darwin for landmark Land and Water Management Forum - The PM says Australia has secured support for the Pacific Policing Initiative - And, Sudan's War marks 500 Days of Conflict that’s prompted the world's largest food crisis..
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Global gathering exploring child development and well-being in First Nations communities meets in Mpartwe.
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Batchelor Institute of indigenous Tertiary Education has just hosted (August 18-August 25) at its Desert Precinct Campus in Mpartwe (Alice Springs) a weeklong gathering of around 100 First Nations people from partner organisations in New Zealand, Canada, the United States and Australia to share the successes and challenges of the SPIRIT project as …
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"Victorian Government's backflip on age of criminal responsibility: a betrayal of First Nations communities - Kasey Teerman"
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“We call on the Labor government to honour its commitment to raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years old, in line with the key recommendation from the landmark Youth Justice Review and Strategy.” - Kacey Teerman, Amnesty International Indigenous Rights Campaigner and Gomeroi woman.
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Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Monday 26/08/2024
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Torres Strait Islander Leaders demand independent inquiry following alarming findings on preventable deaths in remote hospitals - Parramatta gets a brand-new state of the art police station - And, the number of Palestinians killed since the 7th of October rises to over 40,400...
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A celebration of culture and science: that was Indigenous Science Experience in Redfern
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Visitors of the free community event got to taste bush food, smell native plants and herbs, make various sounds or touch and explore traditional tools
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Dancing with Bangarra is a career-shaping opportunity - and the entries are now open
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As auditions for the famous dance troupe open, recent graduate, Donta Whitham, shares his experience
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Crossroads: Reflections a film about hope, cultural identity and impactful change
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Crossroads documentary follows a group of Indigenous Youth, who were learning the craft of storytelling, creating impactful change, and building a positive future for their communities
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Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Wednesday 21/08/2024
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Ancient Indigenous practice credited with boosting Australia's performance at the Paris Olympics - Politicians to face penalties for bad behavior, under new laws introduced to parliament - And, Australia's biggest-ever solar farm granted environmental approval...
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Indigenous Business Australia on track to deliver financial inclusion and economic empowerment
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"The strategy is a roadmap for growth and empowerment, but it’s the performance to date that demonstrates our commitment to deliver on that goal – a collective dedication to drive meaningful change for the economic aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.” – Eddie Fry IBA Chairperson…
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Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Monday19/08/2024
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Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation outraged By governments backflip on raising the age of criminal responsibility - Independent M-P Kylea Tink to introduce a bill to limit the time asylum seekers can spend in immigration detention - And, ministerial powers to place a division of the C-F-M-E-U into administration could be …
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Indigenous Science Experience: a celebration of Indigenous and Western science
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From Indigenous astronomy, bush medicine or dance and story telling: Indigenous Science Experience in Redfern has it all
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Murujuga Custodians welcome West Intercourse Island transfer in the Pilbara region to Traditional Owners
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Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation (MAC) members, comprising more than 1,200 Traditional Owners and Custodians for Murujuga welcome the transfer of West Intercourse Island from future industry use to now be part of the island reserve network jointly managed by MAC.
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Cost of living crisis drives an increase in child poverty in Australia
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“Having decent housing is fundamental to a child’s development and overall wellbeing. And I think we are well short of that within Aboriginal communities”. - Valuing Children Initiative (VCI) founder AdJ/Prof. Tony Pietropiccolo AM
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NATSIAA finalist, Dean Greeno, shares Pakana perspectives through art.
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“My art practice enters on being sculptural, but I draw heavily on my Pakana culture, where I grew up on Flinders Island surrounded by my parents who were both artists” – Dean Greeno
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Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Wednesday 14/08/2024
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New data shows over-representation of Indigenous youth in NSW courts amid renewed calls to raise age of criminal responsibility - Cheers for Australia's Olympians as they return home from Paris - And in the AFL, Melbourne’s Alex Neal-Bullen requests to trade to South Australian club...
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Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Monday 12/08/2024
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A pilot dead after a helicopter crashes into the roof of a hotel in Queensland - Indigenous knowledge priority announced for the new national science framework - And, early voting begins ahead of the Northern Territory election next week...
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Power to Country spearheads Innovative First Nations renewable energy system in remote community
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A solar powered energy system has been installed in Mumuthumburru (West Island) in remote Northern Territory enabling residents to return to Country supported by a 100% renewable energy system and the restoration of critical water and communication services.
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Dhuluny: Commemorating 200 Years Since the Declaration of Martial Law
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Bathurst will host a series of events to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law in 1824. The week-long schedule features a diverse lineup of cultural and educational activities, centered around a Corroboree on August 14, the day the declaration was made and a week of remembrance, education, and cultural celebration.…
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Ranky Law is a Video Producer for SBS Chinese and recently attended the 2024 Garma Festival held in remote northeast Arnhem Land.
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First Nations Economic Forum to investigate Identity fraud, celebrate Indigenous entrepreneurship
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Convened by Barayamal, the First Nations Economic Forum will be held on August 9 coinciding with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous peoples. The forum will bring together thought leaders, policymakers and community members from Australia, Canada, and US to investigate the critical issue of identity fraud and celebrate Indigenous entrep…
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Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Wednesday 07/08/2024
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Northern Territory Police Commissioner resigns from NT’s police union following apology to Indigenous people - Foreign Minister Penny Wong says a ceasefire in the Middle East has never been more urgent - And, a five day tour of key battleground states for Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz...…
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Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program Monday 05/08/2024
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First Nations leaders hail NT police commissioner's Garma apology as a 'new dawning' - Australia increases its terrorism threat level from possible to probable. - And, Australian high jumpers claim silver and bronze - the first double podium athletics finish in decades...
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Lisa Waup: weaving histories and narratives through multidisciplinary art
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“I use different materials to talk of stories, speak of things of what is happening now; reflecting on family, connection to Culture and Country and how I navigate that space. I see it as a platform to be able to tell those stories” – Lisa Waup
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NITV Radio News Wrap 2/08/2024
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Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program 31/07/2024
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First Nations community in Alice Springs launch video supporting organ and tissue donation - Australian borrowers holding their breath as July's inflation numbers are released - And, in tennis, Alexei Popyrin becomes the first Australian man in over a decade, to make the third round in the Olympics...…
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Clare Jaque Vasquez on being a finalist in most prestigious Indigenous art award.
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Take me home offers a glimpse into my grandmother, one of the strong women who raised me, and the Country that flowed through her soul and veins. – Clare Jaque Vasquez
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More than 1000 First Nations Queenslanders underwent surgery to restore sight
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First Nations people are more likely to suffer serious sight deterioration at an earlier age than non-Indigenous Australians. However, in many cases this fate can be reversed: a cataract surgery can restore sigh in even near-blind patients.
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Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program 29/07/2024
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New ministers sworn in as Anthony Albanese reshuffles his frontbench with Senator Malarndirri McCarthy as Minister for Indigenous Australians - Venezuelans in Australia say they are being dissuaded from voting - And in skateboarding, Heartbreak for Chloe Covell, as she finishes eighth in the women's final at the Olympics...…
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NITV Radio - On Air Program 26/07/2024
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NITV Radio - News Wrap of the Week 26/07/2024
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NITV Radio - News Wrap of the Week 26/07/2024
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Aboriginal communities in NSW invited to have a say on Water Strategy
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The NSW Aboriginal Water Strategy aims to strengthen and empower Aboriginal voices on water management in the state
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Malbilinya-yanhi: Under the guidance of mamaba dyan
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In this episode, Lowanna Grant shares the stories of Wiradyuri language teachers Uncle Pat Connolly, Letetia Harris and Harry Lambshead, who have all been guided and instructed by Uncle Stan Grant Snr to pass on knowledge and culture.
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Amelia Thompson wins prestigious fellowship with Bangarra Dance Theatre
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Amelia Thompson is one of two recipients of the 2024 David Page Music Fellowship. This music fellowship, in honour of the late David Page, offers emerging Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait music/sound artists the opportunity to work in a professional, culturally respectful, and collaborative environment, guided by highly experienced mentors. The reci…
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Bulla Midhong showcases the rich cultural tapestry of First Nations peoples of the NSW South Coast
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Bulla Midhong is an evocative album showcasing original songs and stories from the NSW South Coast’s Yuin Nation. It blends traditional narratives with contemporary sounds, reflecting the deep cultural roots and modern experiences of the First Nation communities from Eden to Nowra.
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Inquest investigating the death of First Nations child in Western Australia's youth detention system resumes - New polling data shows U.S Vice President Kamala Harris has opened up a two percentage lead over Donald Trump - And, Over 250 Pro-Palestinian arrested in the U.S
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Anita Heiss at Romance Writers of Australia 2024 Conference
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Dr Anita Heiss will play a key role at the Romance Writers of Australia Conference, running pitching sessions, providing aspiring writers with the opportunity to present their book ideas.
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Alarming Number of First Nations Children Suffer from Ear Problems
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Over a quarter of children have undiagnosed ear disease and one-in-five undiagnosed hearing loss: those are findings of Hearing Australia’s recent analysis of hearing assessments of 19,000 First Nations children.
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Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program 22/07/2024
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ACCC discontinues investigation into 'white hands on black art' allegations - U-S President Joe Biden withdraws from the presidential race. - And, multiple investigations underway into Carlton rail tragedy that killed a father and his toddler...
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