NITV TV Guide: Broadcast Schedule and Listings
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Whale Rider
A young Maori girl fights to fulfil her destiny of being the next leader in her tribe, something her grandfather refuses to recognise. Directed and written by Niki Caro.
Scrapper
After her mum's death, 12-year-old Georgie lives alone until her estranged dad shows up. Scrapper is a heartwarming, vibrant tale of grief, growing up, and unexpected family bonds.
Stompem Ground: Pearl Smith
Singer/Songwriter, Pearl Smith is a Noongar/Yawuru woman from Broome WA. Daughter of legendary music singer and song writer Pudding Smith.
NITV News: Nula
The latest news from the oldest living culture, join Natalie Ahmat and the team of NITV journalists for stories from an Indigenous perspective.
Africa's Underwater Wonders
Off the coast of Mozambique, warm water surrounds idyllic islands. In this shallow realm, sunlight fuels abundant growth. Rich sea currents carry food and inundate underwater meadows.
Over The Black Dot
In 2026, Over the Black Dot becomes a digital-first Rugby League yarn free-flowing conversations on footy, culture and community, with panellists and guests sharing authentic Indigenous stories.
Homesteads
The Ponga whanau tells the inspiring story of how and why they overcame the many challenges to restore their homestead, situated at Parinui on the Whanganui river.
Karla Grant Presents
"House-opening" ceremonies in a contemporary Aboriginal community combine elements of Aboriginal, Torres Strait and European cultures in dealing with death.
Anthem Sessions
Anthems: Volume 3 showcases the talents of Christine Anu, Joe Geia and Bunna Lawrie and gives insight into the messages behind their songs.
Exile And The Kingdom
A story of the extraordinary resilience of Indigenous Australians and their culture in the face of systematic repression by colonisers which continues into the present.
Bamay
In this two-part episode, we explore one of Australia's most popular destinations, Queenslands Whitsundays, located on Birri Gubba Country. Offering stunning views and a rich cultural history.
NITV News Update
NITV News recaptures the highlights of Indigenous news around the country.
The Other Side
A 100-year-old courthouse is home to a few spirits stuck between worlds, but one tortured spirit may have followed the team from a previous investigation.
The Other Side
In Saskatoon, the team explores a cold case hoping to uncover new insight into a nurse's murder in1962. Our spirit guide, Alan, draws a painful and deeply personal parallel between this case, his own
Alone Australia
Extreme hunger, cold, and isolation are pushing the remaining competitors to the brink of their physical and mental limits.
Black Water
In Northern Australia, Gracie, her husband Adam, and her younger sister Lee, take the Blackwater Barry fishing tour. Their holiday fun descends into a dramatic fight for their very survival.
UB40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert
Get a front-row view of UB40's "In Memory of Astro" concert at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam.
Going Places With Ernie Dingo
Broome in Western Australia is a place that's very close to Ernie's heart. Ernie gets to meet up with family, an old school mate, and a lady who is on the hunt for dinosaurs.
Going Places With Ernie Dingo
Ernie visits the Queensland coastal town of Hervey Bay and meets a Butchulla musician, a couple focused on eco-tourism, and a man who shows off the migrating humpback whales.
Nitv On The Road: Yabun
NITV's travelling music series hits Sydney's Victoria Park for Yabun Festival, featuring Troy Brady and Green Hand Band.
Nitv On The Road: Yabun
As part of NITV’s travelling music series, Mau Power take the stage at the Yabun Festival in Sydney’s Victoria Park.
Nitv On The Road: Yabun
As part of NITV’s travelling music series, Stephen Pigram takes the stage at the Yabun Festival in Sydney’s Victoria Park.
Bamay
In Tasmania's north-west, we travel across Parperloihener, Pennemuker, Peerapper, Manegin and Tarkiner Country, where forests and wild coasts reveal the bond between memory, spirit, and Country.
Bamay
In part three of Tasmania's north-west journey, coastal tracks and windswept beaches meet cultural memory, from The Nut's ancient volcanic form to the shores of Perkins Bay.
Waabiny Time
Join Kylie Farmer and Lee West to explore what it was like growing up in the bush and the traditional ways of Noongar culture.
Birds Eye View
Golf, Rugby, Soccer. Humans really give those eggs a hard time! After one of the 'eggs' makes its way into the tree, the birds take care of it like their own pepe.
Aussie Bush Tales
Marlee was down at the river scrubbing Moorts lap-lap when noticing a bee warming itself on a rock.
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
Esteban and his friends finally discover Burning Shield, the mountain they have been looking for. Contained within the mountain are some potentially dangerous secrets.
The Mysterious Cities Of Gold
The Olmecs recapture Esteban and his friends, bringing them before Menator. Mendoza, Pedro and Sancho are forced into a sewage pit, but Mendoza overpowers their guard with help from a girl.
Bushwhacked
Brandon challenges Kayne to find a honey ant in the midst of the central desert - a ridiculous idea, especially when Kayne learns they live four feet underground.
Thalu
When the kids find themselves at a pass blocked by the Shadow Boxer they have no choice but to find another way around.
Thalu
The kids make camp for the night at the base of a spooky hill, and are surprised to find their food missing.
The Magic Canoe
Julie meets Passifou, the little gannets' fool. She would like to keep him forever, but the baby gets bored and ends up running away.
Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea
Our heroes are back in the village of Meo and Myra. There they meet Prince Alexis, who thinks peace is possible with Jes Mogokhs, but fails to convince the villagers.
Fresh Fairytales
Pinotito wants a regular nose but after he makes a deal with wicked witch, Isubella, he soon realizes the importance of being careful what you wish for.
Pro Bull Riding - USA
High-stakes bull riding. Rivalries ignite, champions rise, and every ride pushes the limits in a thrilling new season of action, danger, and determination. Tune in for pure adrenaline.
Koori Knockout 2025: Match Replays
Full Match Replay between Wiradjuri Aboriginal Rivers V Walgett Aboriginal Connection at the 2025 Koori Knockout, from the Riverside Sporting Complex in Tamworth, Gomeroi Country.
Over The Black Dot
In 2026, Over the Black Dot becomes a digital-first Rugby League yarn free-flowing conversations on footy, culture and community, with panellists and guests sharing authentic Indigenous stories.
Inside The Huddle
What is it like to be a footballer? Candid conversations, laughs, and insights that go beyond the game and into the outer.
Murri Rugby League Carnival
The Qld Murri Carnival is an annual four-day rugby league carnival for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Queensland rugby league teams.
Stompem Ground: Pearl Smith
Singer/Songwriter, Pearl Smith is a Noongar/Yawuru woman from Broome WA. Daughter of legendary music singer and song writer Pudding Smith.
NAIDOC Awards 2026
The NAIDOC Awards are taking centre stage in the beautiful Mparntwe (Alice Springs), honouring the achievements of First Nations people from across the country under the theme: 50 years of Deadly.
UB40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert
Get a front-row view of UB40's "In Memory of Astro" concert at Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam.
Bamay
In this two-part episode, we explore one of Australia's most popular destinations, Queensland's Whitsundays, located on Birri Gubba Country. Offering stunning views and a rich cultural history.
NITV News Update
NITV News recaptures the highlights of Indigenous news around the country.
Arctic Secrets
Over millennia, the Arctic's inhabitants have evolved to survive in a challenging but stable and predictable world. Now, they must rapidly adapt to a new and constantly changing environment.
Extraordinary Animals
This episode explores how creativity enables impressive problem-solving skillsand drives forward adaptations that are essential for survival.
Extraordinary Animals
Gluttony doesn't always come in the form of over-eating - exploring the lives of some incredibly adept eaters; this episode showcases the unusual strategies these animals have developed to thrive.
Cassius X: Becoming Ali
Cassius X puts a period of often-overlooked history into the spotlight, when he fought his way to achieving World Heavyweight Champion while embarking on a secret spiritual journey.
The Shining
Based on Stephen King's novel of the same name, The Shining is said to be director Stanley Kubrick's scariest movie, and one of the scariest movies of all time. Stars Jack Nicholson.
My Bed, Your Bed
This short romantic drama from Erica Glynn uses the power of silence to communicate the tension between two characters who have been promised to each other.
Going Places With Ernie Dingo
Ernie visits Jindabyne in New South Wales, and goes angling with a trout fisherman, riding with a horse lover, and drops in on a very talented sculptor all living their mountain change.
Nitv On The Road: Yabun
NITV's travelling music series hits Sydney's Victoria Park for Yabun Festival, featuring Jimblah and Michael Charlton.
Nitv On The Road: Yabun
From our travelling music series, NITV showcases veterans and newcomers alike as they perform on the Yabun stage at Victoria Park, Sydney.
NITV On The Road: Best of Barunga
From our travelling music series, NITV showcases veterans and newcomers alike as they perform at the Barunga Festival
Bamay
Continuing through Lowreenner and Tarkiner Country, we visit Rocky Cape National Park, Trowutta Arch and Dip Falls, where lush, remote landscapes hold stories that echo through time.
Bamay
Arriving in Gutharraguda, Shark Bay, on Nhanda and Malgana Country. This 3-part episode highlights the Desert-meets-Ocean terrain and the unique ecological and cultural significance of the region.
Waabiny Time
Waabiny time, playing time is djooradiny, it's fun. It's about keeping walang, keeping healthy. Let's play djenborl football and learn to handball and take on the obstacle course. It's deadly koolangk
Birds Eye View
The baby humans have erupted into song; this must mean they're hungry! Luckily Kereru is here to save the day with a big juicy mouthful of...wriggly worms.
Aussie Bush Tales
Snowy dingo howled when a flock of galahs flew from the trees making loud squawking noises.
The Mysterious Cities Of Gold
Pursued by Olmecs, the group faces capture again, but Mayans led by Wynococha drive them off. The Mayans take the group to the Village of the New Sun, where they're locked up.
The Mysterious Cities Of Gold
The Olmecs mount an attack against the Mayans, and Mendoza meets with Zia's father Papacamayo to lend assistance. Meanwhile, the children stumble upon two old acquaintances—Gaspard and Gomez—who claim they no longer work for Pizarro.
Bushwhacked
In this reverse episode, Kayne challenges Brandon to help save animals that live in the city or get into a spot of bother living alongside humans.
Thalu
The kids meet an old Aunty who just can't stop making damper and talking! When Keile gets stuck with her because he is too polite to leave, the kids have to come up with a plan.
Thalu
While Hudson and Em are picking bush lollies their friends are captured by some bigger kids who take their cart and compass.
The Magic Canoe
Pam doesn't say what she really wants and accumulates frustrations. When she meets the chicoque (skunk in the Cree and Metis language), she realizes that it would be better to say what bothers her.
Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea
In order to safely cross the triangle of the Abyss, a place of significant electromagnetic disturbances, Tehrig needs Jes to increase the power of their transmitter.
Fresh Fairytales
With pork in short supply and the big bad 'Wolfe' hatching his plans, piggies - Paris, Penelope, and Paige find themselves in the ultimate aPORKalypse!
Arctic Secrets
Over millennia, the Arctic's inhabitants have evolved to survive in a challenging but stable and predictable world. Now, they must rapidly adapt to a new and constantly changing environment.
NITV (National Indigenous Television) is Australia's dedicated television channel for First Nations voices, stories, and perspectives. This TV guide provides up-to-date schedule information for viewers looking to find broadcast times for daily programs, upcoming documentaries, cultural broadcasts, and live sports. Whether you are looking for morning news updates or evening entertainment, the schedule helps you plan your viewing across the NITV network.
About the Channel
As a free-to-air television channel in Australia, NITV operates as part of the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) network. The channel is dedicated to broadcasting programming produced primarily by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NITV aims to inform, educate, and entertain its audience while promoting Indigenous culture and languages to all Australians. The channel serves as a vital platform for community news, cultural preservation, and First Nations storytelling.
Understanding the NITV TV Guide
An accurate tv guide is essential for tracking the diverse range of programming offered on the channel. The schedule provides a comprehensive look at today's broadcasts, tonight's featured presentations, and upcoming shows for the week. By reviewing the listings, viewers can easily identify program names, episode details, genres, and exact broadcast times. Because live sports or special cultural events can occasionally alter regular broadcasting, checking the updated schedule ensures you have the most current information.
How to Find TV Guide Listings for Tonight
Evening programming often features premiere documentaries, feature films, and dedicated news panels. When you need to check the tv guide listings for tonight, simply navigate to the evening section of the schedule. This area highlights prime-time broadcasts, allowing viewers to see exactly what is airing during peak viewing hours. You can track when the evening news concludes and when late-night movies or specific series are scheduled to begin.
Programming Categories
The channel offers a rich variety of content designed to reflect the diversity of Indigenous communities. Core programming categories on NITV include:
- News and Current Affairs: Daily updates, in-depth community reporting, and political analysis from an Indigenous perspective.
- Documentaries: Award-winning films covering history, land rights, art, and personal First Nations stories.
- Sports: Coverage of Indigenous sporting carnivals, regional rugby league, and national sports programs.
- Children's Programming: Educational and entertaining shows designed to teach language and culture to younger audiences.
- Movies and Drama: Feature films and series highlighting First Nations actors, writers, and directors.
Featured Programs and Shows
While the exact schedule changes daily, the network is known for several staple programming types. NITV News provides the only national daily television news service dedicated to Indigenous issues. The channel is also recognized for broadcasting important cultural events, such as NAIDOC Week celebrations, the Garma Festival, and local sporting championships. Viewers can regularly find acclaimed First Nations lifestyle programs, travel shows, and language-revitalization series.
How to Use the Schedule
To get the most out of the TV schedule, follow these simple steps:
- Select your date: Choose today, tonight, or a future date to see upcoming broadcasts.
- Browse the timeline: Scroll through the daily grid to see chronological program listings.
- Check the times: Note the exact start and end times for your desired shows.
- Read program details: Click or expand the program title to read episode descriptions, cast information, and genre tags.
Viewing Information and Availability
NITV is broadcast free-to-air across Australia, typically found on Channel 34. It is accessible via standard digital television antennas. For viewers who prefer streaming or missed a live broadcast, many programs are available on demand through the SBS On Demand streaming platform. It is also available through various Australian pay-TV and satellite providers, ensuring comprehensive national coverage.
Regional and Time-Zone Information
Because Australia spans multiple time zones, television schedules can vary by region. Broadcast times in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) or Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) may differ from those in Western Australia (AWST) or South Australia (ACST). Local broadcasters and state-specific daylight saving time adjustments can impact when a show airs in your specific location. Always ensure your region is set correctly when viewing the listings to get the most accurate local broadcast times.
Keeping Up with Schedule Changes
Television broadcasting is dynamic. Breaking news events, live sports overruns, or special memorial broadcasts can cause sudden shifts in the programming lineup. While general information about channel categories remains consistent, specific broadcast times are time-sensitive. If exact viewing times are critical, it is always recommended to check the most current listings on the day of broadcast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NITV TV Guide?
It is a daily programming schedule that lists all the shows, news broadcasts, documentaries, and movies airing on the National Indigenous Television channel, complete with broadcast times and program descriptions.
What is on NITV tonight?
Tonight's programming typically features prime-time documentaries, evening news bulletins, cultural programs, or feature films. Check the evening section of the daily listings for today's exact shows and start times.
Where can I find the NITV TV schedule?
The schedule is available through our dedicated channel listings page, via the electronic program guide (EPG) on your digital television, or through the official SBS/NITV digital platforms.
What programs are on NITV?
The channel broadcasts a mix of national Indigenous news, sports (including regional carnivals), children's educational shows, arts programming, and award-winning First Nations documentaries.
Can NITV schedules vary by region?
Yes. Because Australia has multiple time zones and observes different daylight saving time rules depending on the state, broadcast times may vary. Always check your local regional listings for precise times.
How can I check upcoming NITV programs?
You can view upcoming shows by selecting a future date on the schedule calendar. This allows you to plan your viewing days in advance for special events, movie premieres, or weekly series.