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The latest National and International news for the 12th June 2026.

Catch up on whats making news for Friday 12 June 2026.

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

A big-hearted story about identity, belonging and finding the courage to show your true colours has officially arrived on bookshelves.

The latest National and International news for the 10th June 2026.

Catch up on whats making news for Wednesday 10 June 2026.

Community leader and proud Gunditjmara Elder Uncle Richard J Frankland is a Singer Songwriter & Art-Warrior reflecting on music, songwriting, life ahead of his new album release ‘Discovering Leerpeen Mara' due out on June 12th.

NITV's The Point is taking a closer look at one of the most important conversations in Aboriginal affairs today: Land Rights. In Episode 3, "Land Rights, What do we want?"

Twinkl is a global education platform supporting teachers in more than 200 countries, with resources created by educators with a recently released of an activity pack based on Welcome to Country by Aunty Joy Murphy.

SBS travelled to Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, where Samuel Nai is back on country, practising his culture to help him heal.

Protestors in Sydney's Hyde Park have heard from Australians who were detained by Israel and allege they were abused after trying to reach Gaza as part of a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid in May.

As communities across the country mark Mabo Day on 3 June, the Koorie Heritage Trust is bringing people together in Narrm, Melbourne, for a special evening celebrating the enduring legacy of Eddie Koiki Mabo.

The latest National and International news for the 3rd June 2026.

Catch up on whats making news for Wednesday 3 June 2026.

The Point returns for another season to dive deep into topics capturing the nations interest, bringing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective to the forefront. This weeks episode of The Point asks "Why racism back in fashion?".

Victorian man Travis Lovett walks 800km journey for truth and justice from Naarm to Canberra in the National Walk for Truth.

Energy Minister Chris Bowen says the temporary relaxation of Australia's Minimum Stockholding Obligation for petrol and diesel will be extended for three months.

The Koonawarra Reconciliation Walk sees Schools and broader community to come together to support Reconciliation Week.

Senate estimates has been told that increasingly rapid radicalisation online is now one of the most significant challenges faced by the AFP.

Catch up on whats making news for Wednesday 28th May 2026.

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 27th May 2026.

Catch up on whats making news for Wednesday 27th May 2026.

Truth telling with young women Bianca, Tovani, Sasha and Keheelia in NAARM (Melbourne). They share with us their thoughts on reconciliation and wise words on culture to share with Multicultural communities. NITV Radio's Kerri-Lee Barry spoke with the women at Southbank, located on the banks of the picturesque Yarra River in Melbourne. Young blak deadly voices sharing their own personal reflections on Reconciliation and their own connections of family, culture and country.

National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) has officially kicked off with community led events including local history walks, conversations, choirs and art exhibitions. The theme this year ALL IN brings together community members both Indigenous and Non Indigenous from towns and cities from all across Australia and are all getting involved in the week ahead with positivity, peace and harmony. People from all walks of life come together for the growing Reconciliation movement and to share and be a part of honest truth telling of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's culture, ancient and modern stories and the true history of the World's oldest living culture. Karen Mundine – CEO of Reconciliation Week in conversation with NITV Radio's Kerri-Lee Barry on this year's theme All IN and Karen shares with us her personal reflections and insights on National Reconciliation Week and the importance for First Nations people and Multicultural communities. Karen also reflects on what reconciliation means to her personally this year and in years gone by. Karen Mundine on Reconciliation - “It's a call for all Australians to commit to Reconciliation every single day”.

Be immersed in the Eora Nation on board The Tribal Warrior cruise, a unique experience taking you on a historical journey around the harbour as the tour guide shares the real blak history of Sydney's most well known waterway. You can sit back and relax and take in the stunning views and learn all the cultural stories of the traditional owners of this beautiful location.

The Tribal Warrior Cultural Cruise is a community led tourism operation. NITV Radio joined the morning cruise departing from Sydney's Circular Quay with the magnificent views of Sydney, The Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and a tour of Clark Island.Kerri-Lee Barry in conversation on the Tribal Warrior on Sydney Harbour with Tribal Warrior staff member - Brock - Vessel Coordinator.

Marking 10 years since her first Bangarra performance back in 2016, Glory Tuohy-Daniell comes full circle with debut of Keeping Grounded.

First Nations and AFL representatives gather to launch this year's Sir Doug Nicholls Round, celebrated across Rounds 10 and 11 of the 2026 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.

AFL launches 2026 Sir Doug Nicholls Round at Marvel Stadium, Naarm, Melbourne.

Officials in the Northern Territory have confirmed two deaths from a mosquito-borne virus in Alice Springs.

Focusing on enhancing skin cancer awareness and prevention among Aboriginal children, young people, and families is Noongar woman Jacinta Walton.

Emma Donovan will take to the stage during NAIDOC Week with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra singing track from her new album Take Me To The River.

Tax overhaul announced in last week's federal budget includes restrictions on negative gearing tax perks, so that only those purchasing newly built properties receive the benefit.

Donovan will also take to the stage during NAIDOC Week with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra on Friday 10 July

Future Country is the second iteration of the Country Road and NGV First Nations Commissions initiative exhibiting eight mentor and mentee artist works.

The 2026-2027 Federal Budget announced on Tuesday garners responses from party leaders.

Pairing together eight emerging First Nations artists and designers with established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives NGV exhibits Future Country.

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 13th May 2026.

Catch up on whats making news for Wednesday 13th May 2026.

Professor Suresh Bhargava AM, and his team of young PhD researches had found a relatively simple and cost effective way to transform eucalyptus bark into a filter that would clean polluted water or even air and capture CO2.

A new report from Homelessness New South Wales shows the number of households on the state's priority social housing waitlist has more than doubled in four years.

YIRRAMBOI 2027 will bring a live music experience with Yorta Yorta language, music, and community together on stage with album Ganbinan! by Allara Briggs Pattison and Dr Lou Bennett AM and more.

GANBINAN! Written entirely in Yorta Yorta, co-written by Allara Briggs Pattison joins the 2027 lineup for works commissioned for YIRRAMBOI.

For the first time, Australian children won't require a needle with the introduction of free nasal spray flu vaccines introduced in four states.

The key issues in the electorate are water management, regional healthcare funding, climate projects, cost of living, and fuel security.

6,500 people attended the Women Deliver 2026 conference, a 4 day event along the banks of the Yarra River at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

One Nation's David Farley and Climate-200 backed independent Michelle Millthorpe in leading in the votes for the electorate of Farrer for May 9th by-election.

Travis Lovett walks and talks the 800 kilometre plus journey from Naarm to Canberra for the The National Walk for Truth

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story includes the name and image of an Indigenous person who has passed away.