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01:58

Carli Willis reports on the First Nations women in candidacy for local government in Far North QLD.

First Nations women make strides in elections

Indigenous

03:04

Ben Lewis reporting on the return of Gweagal spears to their rightful owners.

Gweagal spears returned to traditional owners

Politics

02:22

Journalist reports on the Northern Territory government deciding to overhaul their prison system

NT Government to overhaul prison system

Politics

02:17

The Northern Territory Chief Minister has held off on a decision to end a youth curfew in Alice Springs.

NT govt holds off decision to extend Alice Springs youth curfew

Indigenous

Voice to Parliament Referendum

From referendum failure to fresh start: The state electing the first Indigenous Voice

Indigenous

Anthony Albanese grimaces on Voice referendum night.

Five months since the Voice was silenced, what now for Indigenous Australians?

Politics

'False sense of security': Is a republic really dead after Labor's apparent walkback?

Politics

Ugly debates, robodebt and a Russian squatter: Key moments from federal politics in 2023

Politics

Members of the public queue to vote. A Torres Strait Islander, Australian, and Aboriginal flag are on poles in the foreground

Where Australians stand on Indigenous issues after the Voice referendum

Politics

Two men wearing suits standing on a stage. One is standing at a lectern and speaking in front of a microphone.

Could this be an alternative to a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament?

Politics

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags fly in front of Parliament House in Canberra

'Shameful act': Indigenous Yes leaders break silence over Voice referendum result

Indigenous

All but two of the electorates that backed a Voice were in urban areas, analysis shows

Politics

Days after Voice vote, Peter Dutton waters down Indigenous recognition commitment

Politics

A large group of people sitting on chairs in front of a row of flowers.

This state had the second-highest No vote, so why is it introducing its own Voice?

Politics

A woman wearing a t-shirt that reads: "We support the Uluru Statement" comforts another women who has her head in her hands

Australia has voted No to yet another referendum. Will one ever pass again?

Politics

Heated Voice moment between Marcia Langton and Warren Mundine

Politics

Voice Referendum from NITV

Campaign signs are seen outside the voting centre at Old Parliament House in Canberra,

The Yes campaign spent millions more than the No during the referendum

Politics

The 2024 NAIDOC theme has been announced. Here's what you need to know

Excellence

Huge support for Indigenous voice despite referendum result

Federal Politics

These young women tackled misinformation around the Voice. Now, they're finalists for a Human Rights Award

In the Community

Social Justice Commissioner says Indigenous students are facing increased racism after referendum result

Racism

Aboriginal Flag Parliament House Canberra

'Appalling': Yes campaigners have broken their week of silence, denouncing the referendum result

Politics

'Political point scoring': Dutton and Price accused of using child safety as a political tactic

Justice

A composite picture of the heads of lidia thorpe, linda burney, and jacinta price.

The referendum is over, the Voice rejected. Where to from here?

Politics

ANTHONY ALBANESE VOICE REFERENDUM ADDRESS

'Be proud': Linda Burney commends yes-voting Indigenous communities

Politics

The referendum failed. But data shows the majority of Indigenous communities voted yes

Politics

Indigenous yes advocates have called for a week of silence post-referendum

Politics

'Not the end of the road': Reactions to the defeated Indigenous Voice referendum

Politics

SBS Voice Referendum portal

A dedicated destination for all Australians to access news, information and multilingual resources about the Voice Referendum from across the SBS network, including National Indigenous Television (NITV).

Available in more than 50 languages.

SBS Census Explorer

How much do you really know about your community in Australia?

Learn more about the Traditional Owners of Country where you live and the languages spoken by First Nations peoples based on the 2021 Census results. See a snapshot of the First Nations profile of Australia today below or search for a specific place or Indigenous language.

Country

Victorian environment minister says Traditional Owners will receive profits from renewable energy projects

Environment

Old ways aided by new technology for Indigenous rangers in the Tanami desert

Country

Wujal Wujal community begin to return home after Cyclone Jasper

In the Community

This Wiradjuri language course is celebrating a 10 year milestone

Culture and Language

Health & Wellbeing

The PM says there will be a coronial inquiry into 10-year-old's passing whilst in state care

Mental Health

Cleveland Dodd's mother has shared her heartbreak as the inquest into his death is set to begin

Justice

a thin indigenous man in trainers, shorts and a tshirt.

25-year-old man missing from Newcastle region

Health and Wellbeing

Mother of four, Sarah Liddle, applied for up to 20 rental properties to house her family of six. No one responded.

'I feel very lucky': After three months couch-surfing with four children, this Darwin mum has a home

State Politics

The Uluru Statement from the Heart

The Uluru Statement from the Heart is an invitation to the Australian people to walk with First Nations peoples to create a better future.

Available in your language.

Excellence

Lydia grew up playing AFL in the desert. Now the Matilda is inspiring the next generation of soccer players

Sport

55:12

Kickin' Back With Gilbert McAdam - Episode 5

AFL

Indigenous Literacy Foundation recognised with global award

Excellence

46:19

Kickin' Back With Gilbert McAdam - Episode 4

AFL

Politics

The Alice Springs curfew has been extended

Politics

Borroloola community suffers after inadequate emergency response to Cyclone Megan

Environment

Thorpe calls for government to act on deaths in custody and child removals

Justice

Remote housing in the NT is overcrowded and rundown. This 'historic' investment is planning to change that

Politics

Sport

Twelve netballers are representing their culture and Country on the inaugural First Nations national team

Sport

Sara watched her dad play for the Redfern All Blacks. Now she's celebrating the club's 80 year anniversary

Sport

Kickin’ Back with Gilbert McAdam

AFL

Integrity boss tells Australian sports to stop downplaying racism

Racism

SBS World News introduces First Nations place names in nightly national weather forecast

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Launch of a new weather map on International Mother Language Day

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The Uluru Statement from the Heart in Your Language

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Servicemen returning from war were promised land. Only two Aboriginal veterans received any

It's long been a home for mob experiencing homelessness, but now they've been evicted for a festival

This Gumbaynggirr music dynasty is taking over the Opera House

First contact: the Gweagal spears have been returned to community

Indigenous Video News

First Nations women make strides in elections

Gweagal spears returned to traditional owners

NT Government to overhaul prison system

NT govt holds off decision to extend Alice Springs youth curfew

Indigenous Audio News

NITV Radio - News 24/04/2024

'Survivors from a moment in time': Ancient spears handed back

NITV Radio - on air program 22/04/2024

NITV Radio - News 22/04/2024

Voice to Parliament Referendum

From referendum failure to fresh start: The state electing the first Indigenous Voice

Five months since the Voice was silenced, what now for Indigenous Australians?

'False sense of security': Is a republic really dead after Labor's apparent walkback?

Ugly debates, robodebt and a Russian squatter: Key moments from federal politics in 2023

Where Australians stand on Indigenous issues after the Voice referendum

Could this be an alternative to a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament?

'Shameful act': Indigenous Yes leaders break silence over Voice referendum result

All but two of the electorates that backed a Voice were in urban areas, analysis shows

Days after Voice vote, Peter Dutton waters down Indigenous recognition commitment

This state had the second-highest No vote, so why is it introducing its own Voice?

Australia has voted No to yet another referendum. Will one ever pass again?

Heated Voice moment between Marcia Langton and Warren Mundine

Voice Referendum from NITV

The Yes campaign spent millions more than the No during the referendum

The 2024 NAIDOC theme has been announced. Here's what you need to know

Huge support for Indigenous voice despite referendum result

These young women tackled misinformation around the Voice. Now, they're finalists for a Human Rights Award

Social Justice Commissioner says Indigenous students are facing increased racism after referendum result

'Appalling': Yes campaigners have broken their week of silence, denouncing the referendum result

'Political point scoring': Dutton and Price accused of using child safety as a political tactic

The referendum is over, the Voice rejected. Where to from here?

'Be proud': Linda Burney commends yes-voting Indigenous communities

The referendum failed. But data shows the majority of Indigenous communities voted yes

Indigenous yes advocates have called for a week of silence post-referendum

'Not the end of the road': Reactions to the defeated Indigenous Voice referendum

SBS Voice Referendum portal

A dedicated destination for all Australians to access news, information and multilingual resources about the Voice Referendum from across the SBS network, including National Indigenous Television (NITV).

Justice

Don Dale detention centre to become adult prison again

'No one is keeping count' of murdered Indigenous women, inquiry hears

'I think I killed him': Mark Haines inquest hears of alleged admission from friend

A body has been found in relation to a missing teenager in the Torres Strait

Entertainment

Nominations are now open for the Australian Women in Music Awards

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' is throwing a spotlight on racism and gatekeeping in country music

'One of the biggest challenges': The realities of life as an Indigenous cop

Miranda Tapsell is set to star in her own TV series set in the Northern Territory

SBS Census Explorer

How much do you really know about your community in Australia?

Country

Victorian environment minister says Traditional Owners will receive profits from renewable energy projects

Old ways aided by new technology for Indigenous rangers in the Tanami desert

Wujal Wujal community begin to return home after Cyclone Jasper

This Wiradjuri language course is celebrating a 10 year milestone

Health & Wellbeing

The PM says there will be a coronial inquiry into 10-year-old's passing whilst in state care

Cleveland Dodd's mother has shared her heartbreak as the inquest into his death is set to begin

25-year-old man missing from Newcastle region

'I feel very lucky': After three months couch-surfing with four children, this Darwin mum has a home

The Uluru Statement from the Heart

The Uluru Statement from the Heart is an invitation to the Australian people to walk with First Nations peoples to create a better future.

Excellence

Lydia grew up playing AFL in the desert. Now the Matilda is inspiring the next generation of soccer players

Kickin' Back With Gilbert McAdam - Episode 5

Indigenous Literacy Foundation recognised with global award

Kickin' Back With Gilbert McAdam - Episode 4

Politics

The Alice Springs curfew has been extended

Borroloola community suffers after inadequate emergency response to Cyclone Megan

Thorpe calls for government to act on deaths in custody and child removals

Remote housing in the NT is overcrowded and rundown. This 'historic' investment is planning to change that

Sport

Twelve netballers are representing their culture and Country on the inaugural First Nations national team