In a special segment on NITV Radio, Kerri-Lee Harding caught up with Dan Rennie, Queensland Correspondent for NITV News, to reflect on the significant events that shaped the state throughout 2024.

NITV Radio News Wrap 20/12/2024

In this episode of Speak My Language: Disability we share the story of James Griffiths, a proud Wangaaypuwan man. After becoming blind in 2005, James has become a passionate First Nations advocate for disability inclusion. James is also an avid fisher and yarns to us about the art of blind fishing.

NITV Radio - On Air Program 18/12/2024

NITV Radio News 18/12/2024

Father and son duo Flewnt and Inkabee, both hip-hop artists from Western Australia, share their unique music journey and creative process with NITV Radio's Kerri-Lee Harding.

Father and son, two hip-hop artists from WA share their music story: how do they create music? When did Noongar Wongi hip-hop artist Flewnt introduce his son to his music? And how was performing on America's Got Talent?

Being First Nations and queer means belonging to a community that is full of blak joy, but it can also come with many hurdles. Hear Elisha Jacobs-Smith and Tanesha Bennell chat with Brooke about showing up authentically as yourself. Tanesha and Elisha share what it was like exploring their sexuality, coming out to family and community, and all that entails. Both are now activists within community and promote healing and well-being through connection with culture and chosen families - "If you can’t see it, you can’t be it”. Also find out how to be an ally in the queer First Nations space.

Kiz has partnered with Education National and created materials that are used in schools. In her free time she uses various products to paint on: from footy shoes to cheeseboards to water bottles.

Rickeeta Walley is from a family that helped bring the Welcome to Country into a modern age while protecting millennia old protocols. When her dad Richard Walley was asked to do a Welcome to Country for Harry Styles, he had no idea who that was. The Welcome became a viral sensation and sparked an international discussion about the importance of the Welcome to Country, and creating spiritually safe cultural protocols for guests coming to 'Australia'.

Jack Collard went from being raised in the country, to advocating for First Nations rights at the United Nations. He is the product of two-way learning, navigating academic space and cultural space. Travelling to Indonesia to study International Relations taught Jack about a different measure for happiness, and to value culture and connection over material wealth.