On the final day of the 2024 Koori Knockout, the Redfern All Blacks Women’s team claimed the top prize, cementing their place as champions in a thrilling grand final win. The annual Knockout is not only a platform for fierce rugby league competition but also an important space for showcasing the strength and skill of women in the sport.

The Koori Knockout is more than just a showcase of fierce competition on the footy field, it’s a powerful celebration of First Nations culture and community. While players go head-to-head, the event also provides a valuable platform for small Blak businesses, allowing First Nations creators and entrepreneurs to shine and share their work throughout the weekend.

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Zayd Williams, from the Dindima Under 15s, caught up with NITV Radio to share his thoughts on how his team is faring at this year’s Koori Knockout. With a strong focus on teamwork and representing their community, Zayd expressed pride in his side’s performance so far in the tournament.

Day one of the Koori Knockout kicked off with an exciting lineup, featuring both women’s and juniors sides taking to the field in a display of community pride and fierce competition. Among the teams was the Under 17s Erambie All Blacks, with talented young players Nathen Chang, Yindyamarra Johnson, and Curtis Bell playing side by side.

Birrunga Wiradyuri, a prominent First Nations artist and community leader from New South Wales, who lives and works in Meanjin (Brisbane), has expressed his support for the recently launched Queensland Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry. While the inquiry is taking place in Queensland, Wiradyuri believes that the issues it addresses are universal and relevant to First Nations people across Australia.

The NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout, also known as the Koori Knockout, stands as one of the most significant events for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Held annually over the October long weekend, the event is a celebration of culture, community and competition.

Phillemon Mosby, Mayor of the Torres Strait Island Regional Council, discusses the significance of Queensland’s Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry, highlighting its impact on First Nations communities, particularly the Torres Strait Islanders.

Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Monday 30/09/2024

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