Batchelor Institute of indigenous Tertiary Education has just hosted (August 18-August 25) at its Desert Precinct Campus in Mpartwe (Alice Springs) a weeklong gathering of around 100 First Nations people from partner organisations in New Zealand, Canada, the United States and Australia to share the successes and challenges of the SPIRIT project as it ushers in its second anniversary.

“We call on the Labor government to honour its commitment to raising the age of criminal responsibility to 14 years old, in line with the key recommendation from the landmark Youth Justice Review and Strategy.” - Kacey Teerman, Amnesty International Indigenous Rights Campaigner and Gomeroi woman.

Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Monday 26/08/2024

Torres Strait Islander Leaders demand independent inquiry following alarming findings on preventable deaths in remote hospitals - Parramatta gets a brand-new state of the art police station - And, the number of Palestinians killed since the 7th of October rises to over 40,400...

Visitors of the free community event got to taste bush food, smell native plants and herbs, make various sounds or touch and explore traditional tools

As auditions for the famous dance troupe open, recent graduate, Donta Whitham, shares his experience

Crossroads documentary follows a group of Indigenous Youth, who were learning the craft of storytelling, creating impactful change, and building a positive future for their communities

Listen to NITV Radio excerpts - on air program of Wednesday 21/08/2024

Ancient Indigenous practice credited with boosting Australia's performance at the Paris Olympics - Politicians to face penalties for bad behavior, under new laws introduced to parliament - And, Australia's biggest-ever solar farm granted environmental approval...

"The strategy is a roadmap for growth and empowerment, but it’s the performance to date that demonstrates our commitment to deliver on that goal – a collective dedication to drive meaningful change for the economic aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.” – Eddie Fry IBA Chairperson