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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he hopes people are counting down to the new year with family or loved ones around them.

Authorities in New South Wales have reiterated water safety warnings ahead of New Years Eve, with 182 rescues carried out over the past week.

Sydneysiders are being warned to expect heavily armed police on New Years Eve, as the New South Wales Premier signals a strong security response following the Bondi terror attack.

Immersing listeners into the world of GLVES with the debut EP 'Belonging'.

Koori Klaus from the North Rocks area tells NITV Radio about working in community and spreading joy to young ones and old.

Domestic violence services are bracing for their busiest time of year, with domestic violence assault data showing a 78 per cent spike in violence on Christmas and Boxing Day.

The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) is wrapping up 2025 with a series of Christmas activations centred on care, connection and community, with CEO Grant Cameron saying the festive season is a deeply important time for mob.

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 Wednesday 17th December 2025.

Police have declared a mass shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday a terrorist attack, after two gunmen opened fire on hundreds of people gathered for a Hanukkah celebration.

Police are investigating the shooting attack at Bondi Beach as terrorist event.

The Victorian Government has delivered a historic apology to First Nations people - saying sorry for laws, policies and practices that have contributed to injustices against Aboriginal people.

Some Australian teens and tweens still reportedly have access to social media accounts on day one of Australia's world-first social media ban.

The Federal Government's ban on social media for children under 16 years officially enters into force today, with Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Reddit, X and Twitch included.

Jala Jala celebrates First Nations culture through food.

Yirra Miya brings together deadly creatives who share a passion for business growth and First Nations knowledge.

There are calls for dedicated leave to help women stay in their jobs as they navigate reproductive health challenges.

The coastal suburb of Koolewong saw 16 homes destroyed, after a fire started in a park early Saturday afternoon and rapidly spread.

Catch up on whats making news for Friday 5th December 2025.

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 3rd December 2025.

Catch up on whats making news for Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

For football player, Allira Toby - her greatest success in sport wasn't "winning silverware" but doing her family and culture proud.

Tania Lewis is a proud Awabakal woman, mother, wife, and disability advocate. She leads an active outdoors lifestyle, and since acquiring her disability after having a stroke in 2011, Tania has found drive and purpose in advocating for her peers and building connection.

Catch up on whats making news for Tuesday 2 December 2025.

Catch up on whats making news for Thursday 27th November 2025.

Daniel Mateo says it's both exciting and daunting to form part of Bangarra Dance Theatre's program Sheltering which will tour Australia next year.

MobReady is connecting Aboriginal and Torres Striat Islander people with employment and training opportunities.

Ben Stubbs Wangkatha man and content creator has been named a finalist for TikTok Creator of the Year.

The Bureau of Meteorology is forcasting dangerous fire condition for New South Wales.

Wangkatha content creator Ben Stubbs has been named a finalist for TikTok Creator of the Year, marking a major milestone in a journey that began with simple, everyday moments shared from his home in Western Australia. His rise from Kalgoorlie to more than 570,000 followers reflects the power of authenticity, community and culture in the online space.

Award-winning Naarm-based artist Bumpy shares in depth her newest album, KANANA, on NITV Radio.

School principals nationwide are being asked to get on board with Australia's world-first social media ban.

Catch up on whats making news for Friday 21st November 2025.

Catch up on whats making news for Thursday 20th November 2025.

Hannah Belanszky says she can't help but centre multi-faceted, multi-layered First Nations women in her stories.

Troy Cassar-Daley talks with NITV Radio about the ‘Don't let a car change who you are - Safer driving starts with you' campaign aimed at getting mob to think about driving and road safety.

Opposition Communications Spokeswoman Melissa McIntosh has renewed calls for faster action after another person died when their triple-zero call failed to connect.

Dr Sheelagh Daniels-Mayes is a Gomeroi woman with low vision. She is a Lecturer in Indigenous Studies and Deputy Associate Dean (Diversity & Inclusion – Disability) in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne. Her research applies an intersectional lens to the sociology of racism, Critical Indigenous Studies and Critical Disability Studies. Drawing on training in education, psychology, sociology and criminology, her publications explore a diversity of subjects.

The AIDA supports St Vincent's hospital in Fitzroy Melbourne and their recent commitment to prioritising triage, for all First Nations patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

New Norcia 3 antenna has advanced deep space communication capabilities siting on Yued Country near Perth in Western Australia.

The European Space Agency has set up a new deep space antenna in the New Norcia region near Perth in Western Australia.

Thousands have marched in the Brazilian city of Belem to call for climate justice and land rights at COP30.

Catch up on whats making news for Friday 14th November 2025.

Catch up on whats making news for Thursday 13th November 2025.

Hunter Page-Lochard stars alongside Tasma Walton in the brand new SBS and NITV original series Reckless, a darkly funny, high-stakes drama where guilt, family and dysfunction collide in the coastal town of Fremantle.

The latest national and international news for Wednesday 12 November 2025.

Catch up on whats making news for Wednesday 12th November 2025.

ICONYX, a young emerging artist from the East Kimberley, is a passionate songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. As an artist who navigates life without sight, her storytelling is connected to Country, influenced by family and supported with new and old technologies.

Catch up on whats making news for Tuesday 11th November 2025.

Australia's race discrimination commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman says Australia needs a national inquiry into racism in workplaces.