Ballarat, the second largest regional capital city in Western Victoria with a strong Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander history is hosting a Survival Day Dawn Ceremony this January 26. The event acknowledges the survival and strength of First Nations Peoples while promoting unity and solidarity.

Yarra City’s struggles and victories in honouring it First Nations people on January 26 “Each year on January 26, Council marks the day with a range of different sensitive and mindful activities and initiatives. We will often hold a culturally sensitive event on January 26 to recognize the loss of culture, language and identity felt by Aboriginal people on that day. And we also support the Change The Date campaign.” - Councillor Edward Crossland mayor of Yarra City.

Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program 24/01/2024

Heatwave conditions expected to persist for much of the country - The UN chief calls for further aid access into northern Gaza - And, First Nations opera singing will take on an iconic role as leading lady of the popular musical West Side Story.

“Aboriginal leaders were holding talks with local councils. We just wanted to make sure that we were doing it right... It is super important that we acknowledge our Elders,” Dallas Widdicombe - CEO Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative

“It is about peace; it is about healing; it is also quite raw to hear about massacres that have occurred in what is now called Victoria. So, people go on a bit of a journey with First People.” – Lidia Thorpe

Kate Russell, Ceo of Supply Nation, anticipates collaboration with Commonwealth Bank will vastly improve the Indigenous business banking and the Blak economy.

Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program 22/01/2024

Victoria's opposition announces its withdrawal of support for Treaty negotiations -The Federal government announces two new gas deals - And in netball, the Diamonds take home their second consecutive win as they defeat England's Roses in the Netball Nations Cup...

Commonwealth Bank and Supply Nation are teaming up to launch a new business banking, education and training to support the growth of Indigenous businesses.