NITV TV Guide & Broadcast Schedule
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Wildest Places: Great Barrier Reef
Winter arrives on the Great Barrier Reef, bringing clear, stable seas but scarce prey. Offshore, Humpback whale mothers nurse and bond with their calves before a perilous migration.
NITV News Update
NITV News recaptures the highlights of Indigenous news around the country.
Earth Oven
Temuera returns to the breathtaking landscapes of Aotearoa to share the magic of his homeland. He prepares a special Matariki celebration, complete with laughter, connection, and a traditional hangi.
Kaepernick & America
Kaepernick & America explores the intersection between Colin Kaepernick's anthem protests and the reactions they spurred in the United States, revealing insights into America's ongoing racial turmoil.
Bill Reid Remembers
A beautiful tribute from Alanis Obomsawin to her friend's remarkable life and rich legacy.
Kriol Kitchen
Gubinge Jam with Bush Fig & Bush Fig Cup Cakes with a Bush Passion Fruit Icing: Ali & Mitch join their cousin Pat to learn how to whip up some sweet treats using local bush fruits found in the region.
The Cook Up With Adam Liaw
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre CEO Kon Karapanagiotidis and performer Michelle Law join Adam to share their showstopping shortcuts - minimal effort, big impact, great eating!
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.
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
The Bedouin chief presents the children with the second veil they were looking for, passed down from generation to generation by the Chaldis tribe. They try to decipher a plan to the city of gold...
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
On board the nave, Laguerra prevents Gaspard from killing Mendoza, arguing that Mendoza would be more useful to their plan alive than dead.
Chums
A human girl on Turtle Island befriends a rabbit, a beaver, a ptarmigan as they help a fallen eaglet get back to her nest. They become the "Chums".
Birds Eye View
Meet Tui, Pukeko, Kereru and Piwakawaka: four chatty birds who love to people watch. They can't believe the absurdity of these modern day humans.
Dreaming Big
Three young surfers chase swell in a powerful story of family, rivalry and determination.
Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward
Thunder and crew head to Iceland where they experience the famous Blue Lagoon. Torch revisits her past and shows love to the family that raised her.
Garma: Celebrating 25 Years
Stories from Yolngu Country celebrating 25 years of Garma.
The 77 Percent
Africa is home to a large number of youth as they constitute 77 per cent of the continent's population. A few ambitious youngsters come together to share their vision for the continent's future.
Bamay
Bamay is back! See more stunning and diverse Australian locations from the Australian skies.
NITV News Update
NITV News recaptures the highlights of Indigenous news around the country.
Africa's Underwater Wonders
Follow the incredible journey of a Hawksbill turtle between two distinct worlds.
Who Do You Think You Are?
Actor Kerry Armstrong, uncovers a line of rebellious and free-spirted ancestors, faces sudden personal loss, and probes the mystery of her connection to the sea.
Living Black
Follow the men behind an ambitious program in Central Australia that hopes to reconnect youth with their ancient culture and their elders through the revival of the traditional practice of Tjilirra.
The Colleano Heart
The Colleano family began their circus life in the 1900's - no strangers to poverty but determined to change their destiny - they trained hard, hid their Aboriginal identity and reinvented themselves.
Legends Of The Fall
In the early 1900s, three brothers and their father living in the remote wilderness of Montana are affected by betrayal, history, love, nature, and war.
Garma: Celebrating 25 Years
Marking 25 years of the Garma Festival, this episode explores its cultural significance, enduring legacy, and evolving role in bringing communities together. Through insights from Rosalie Pearson Grimes, we reflect on the festival’s impact and the stories that have shaped it over a quarter of a century.
Going Places With Ernie Dingo
Ernie travels to the Great Barrier Reef to meet people who call this unique part of the world home. He catches up with Yindinji elder Gudju Gudju, Jamie a toxicologist, and Gareth skipper of Monsoon.
Nitv On The Road: Laura Festival
This program showcases performances by the traditional dance groups who were at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival 2013 with the Festival coordinator Raymond Blanco giving insight into the event.
NITV On the Road: Mbantua
A weekend of Culture and Music in Central Australia.
NITV On the Road: Mbantua
A weekend of Culture and Music in Central Australia.
Bamay
We travel to Waiben in the Torres Strait Islands: a culturally rich region with stunning tropical landscapes and a deep connection to the sea, vibrant traditions and heritage of the Kaurareg nation.
Bamay
Over three parts, we venture to Kalkadoon Country in Mount Isa, QLD. Known for rugged landscapes and rich Indigenous heritage, this region offers a unique glimpse into the heart of the Aussie outback.
Waabiny Time
The team celebrate all different types of animals that live in the country, including snakes and emus.
Birds Eye View
Meet Tui, Pukeko, Kereru and Piwakawaka: four chatty birds who love to people watch. They can't believe the absurdity of these modern day humans.
Aussie Bush Tales
When a terrible, loud noise echoes around the rocks, the children fear a monster, or could it be just a burping wombat?
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
Esteban and his friends take a ride on the Great Condor. Initially, they struggle to pilot the bird, but they quickly discover its similarities to the Solaris.
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
Esteban is hoping to tell Kraka everything that happened on the mountain of the goddess Pacha Mama, and also show him the Great Condor.
Bushwhacked
Brandon challenges Kayne to track down an elusive cassowary, one of Australia's rarest birds.
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
Our young heroes and Ambrosius have managed to enter the second City of Gold. Esteban and Zia receive a message delivered by holograms of The Sages of Mu and Atlantis.
The Magic Canoe
Nico has a bad cold and cannot participate in the fun adventure. In the end, he realizes that imagination is a wonderful power that he can use whenever he wants!
Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea
Bob introduces the young prince Abakar, who many of his ministers plot against in secret. Arkana disguises Bob as Abakar in an attempt to unmask the traitors.
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.
Africa's Underwater Wonders
Follow the incredible journey of a Hawksbill turtle between two distinct worlds.
NITV News Update
NITV News recaptures the highlights of Indigenous news around the country.
Living Black
Follow the men behind an ambitious program in Central Australia that hopes to reconnect youth with their ancient culture and their elders through the revival of the traditional practice of Tjilirra.
The Colleano Heart
The Colleano family began their circus life in the 1900's - no strangers to poverty but determined to change their destiny - they trained hard, hid their Aboriginal identity and reinvented themselves.
Karla Grant Presents
The moving story of Warri and Yatungka, the last of the Mandildjara people to be living a traditional nomadic lifestyle in the remote Gibson Desert of central Australia.
Kriol Kitchen
Ali and Mitch share two recipes they grew up with that their father used to make - a condiment made from the intestines of the pearl shell and also a dish made from the muscle of the shell.
The Cook Up With Adam Liaw
Number one numbers guy Adam Spencer and number one recipe creator Lucy Tweed join Adam to calculate three meals you can count on.
Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea
Discovering a city surrounded by an impassable wall, our heroes are immediately captured by iron men, then thrown into the fortified city after receiving a mark on their foreheads.
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
The original 80s animation classic that follows a young orphan called Esteban as he searches the New World for both his father and the mysterious Cities of Gold.
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
The original 80s animation classic that follows a young orphan called Esteban as he searches the New World for both his father and the mysterious Cities of Gold.
Chums
Turtles begin to appear everywhere causing chaos, the Chums must help the turtles find their home by the creek.
Birds Eye View
There's a bird trapped inside a cage inside the human's house. Holy Heka! It's time to break that jailbird out.
Dreaming Big
Two young racers take the wheel for the only all Indigenous team, chasing victory and making history.
Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward
Torch and Bulldog learn the benefits of Equine therapy at "Shining Hope Farms."
Garma: Celebrating 25 Years
Celebrating 25 years of Garma presents the Andrew Guriwiwi Band.
Indian Country Today News
Indian Country Today News is an independent news channel that serves Indigenous communities with news, entertainment, and opinion.
Bamay
Bamay is back! See more stunning and diverse Australian locations from the Australian skies.
NITV News Update
NITV News recaptures the highlights of Indigenous news around the country.
Africa's Underwater Wonders
A colony of cape fur seal pups fights for survival on the coast of South Africa.
The Point
Drug addiction is often linked to trauma and poverty, but for Mob looking for healing, services aren't always accessible or culturally safe.
Murder In Big Horn
Journalist Luella Brien investigates Kaysera Stops Pretty Places' case three years after her death, Meanwhile, the MMIW movement grows stronger than ever.
Rhymes For Young Ghouls
At 15, Aila is the weed princess of Red Crow. Hustling with her uncle Burner, she sells enough dope to pay Popper her truancy tax. When Aila's drug money is stolen her only options are to run or fight
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.
Stompem Ground 2022 - Pigram Brothers
The iconic Broome band, Pigram Brothers a selection on their finest tracks for the epic Stompem Ground event in 2022.
Going Places With Ernie Dingo
Ernie visits Kangaroo Island in South Australia and goes spotlighting with a local wildlife guide, shoots the breeze with an artistic couple, and gets up close and personal with wild dolphins.
NITV On the Road: Mbantua
A weekend of Culture and Music in Central Australia.
NITV On the Road: Mbantua
A weekend of Culture and Music in Central Australia.
NITV On the Road: Mbantua
A weekend of culture and music in Central Australia.
Bamay
In this two-part episode we explore Bunurong Country on Phillip Island, Victoria. Known for its dramatic coastal scenery, abundant wildlife and deep cultural significance.
Bamay
In this two-part episode we explore Bunurong Country on Phillip Island, Victoria. Known for its dramatic coastal scenery, abundant wildlife and deep cultural significance.
Waabiny Time
The team explore some indigenous Australian words involving the day, including those for daytime and night-time.
Birds Eye View
There's a bird trapped inside a cage inside the human's house. Holy Heka! It's time to break that jailbird out.
Aussie Bush Tales
Marlee is wondering what mischief he is up to and sends the children off to check. Could he be making her a gift?
The Mysterious Cities Of Gold
The large condor flies over the Amazon forest. Suddenly the sky is covered with clouds that obscure the sun. The Condor, who no longer finds energy to fly, crashes in the jungle. There, the friends of Amazons are captured.
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
The friends are given a hostile reception by the priestess Omuro in the palace of Queen Sabbat. They later learn, from Morka, that Omoro plans to overthrow the queen.
Bushwhacked
Brandon challenges Kayne to a hoof-thumping mission: to train as a Jackaroo and then muster about 40 head of cattle in the Megalong Valley.
The Mysterious Cities of Gold
Our heroes have escaped The City as it was closing in upon itself. So has Ambrosius, who has stolen a matrix of olishark from the City of Gold.
The Magic Canoe
Julie sees Viola hugging Pam and calling her little treasure. She imagines that her aunt prefers Pam!
Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea
Arkana and Spartakus set off as scouts in the Soft Moon stratum. Waiting aboard with Tehrig and Rebecca, Bob notices strange trees that seem to be moving.
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!
Africa's Underwater Wonders
A colony of cape fur seal pups fights for survival on the coast of South Africa.
National Indigenous Television (NITV) offers a diverse range of television programming dedicated to First Nations stories, news, documentaries, and cultural shows. This NITV tv guide helps viewers navigate upcoming daily and weekly schedules, check show times, and stay informed on broadcast details across different viewing regions.
About NITV
NITV is an Australian free-to-air television channel operated by the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). Launched nationally to ensure First Nations voices and perspectives are broadly represented in Australian broadcasting, the channel features content produced by, for, and about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, as well as global Indigenous programming.
NITV TV Guide
Using a comprehensive tv guide allows viewers to browse today's and tonight's broadcast lineups on NITV. Because network schedules include a mixture of daily news, live events, evening documentaries, and late-night feature films, checking the guide regularly ensures you stay up to date on exact broadcast times.
Today's and Tonight's Schedule
Daily listings outline morning, afternoon, and evening slots. Evening programming usually features flagship news bulletins, current affairs discussions, and featured documentaries. To find specific broadcast times for tonight's lineup, consult the dynamic listings matrix at the top of this page or refer to local broadcast guides.
Navigating NITV TV Listings
Understanding television listings makes it simple to plan your viewing ahead of time. Modern broadcast tables typically display programs chronologically, accompanied by episode titles, broadcast duration, content ratings, and concise episode summaries.
- Date Selection: Switch between daily tabs to check current or upcoming broadcasts.
- Time Slots: Review morning, afternoon, prime-time, and late-night schedules.
- Program Details: View episode information, parental ratings, and show descriptions.
NITV Programming Focus
NITV broadcasts a specialized collection of television programs reflecting Indigenous culture, history, language, and contemporary life. Key programming categories featured on the network include:
- News & Current Affairs: National reporting focused on First Nations issues and community perspectives.
- Documentaries: Feature-length films and series covering history, art, land rights, and cultural traditions.
- Drama & Cinema: Indigenous-led drama series and films from Australia and around the world.
- Sports: Coverage and analysis of regional sports competitions, Indigenous carnivals, and national codes.
- Children's Content: Educational and entertaining programs designed for young viewers.
How to Use the NITV TV Schedule
To get the most accurate viewing information from the schedule, follow these simple steps:
- Select the day you want to plan for (today, tonight, or later in the week).
- Scroll through the time blocks to find the time slot you are interested in.
- Check the program details to view genre classifications and episode descriptions.
- Verify your local time zone to ensure broadcast times align with your regional location.
Regional & Time Zone Considerations
Television schedules across Australia are affected by state time zones and seasonal Daylight Saving Time changes. While main national broadcast feeds remain consistent, local transmission times in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) or Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) may differ from schedules in Central or Western Australia. Always verify your local provider's regional listing to confirm local show times.
Schedule Freshness & Changes
While standard weekly programming schedules remain consistent, broadcast times may change due to live sports events, special news coverage, or national celebrations. Time-sensitive broadcast details are updated continuously in official network listings to reflect last-minute schedule adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NITV tv guide?
The NITV tv guide is a broadcast schedule that provides details on show times, dates, and program information for National Indigenous Television.
What is on NITV tonight?
Evening programming on NITV typically includes national news broadcasts, cultural documentaries, drama series, and Indigenous cinema. Check the schedule above for tonight's exact lineup.
Where can I find NITV tv listings?
You can view NITV tv listings directly on this page, through the official SBS On Demand platform, or via electronic program guides (EPG) on supported television devices.
Do NITV broadcast times vary by region?
Yes, broadcast times vary depending on your local time zone across Australia. Viewers should check regional listings to account for time differences in Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory, and eastern states.
How far in advance is the NITV TV schedule published?
Standard television listings generally display schedules up to seven days in advance, allowing viewers to plan upcoming viewing for the week ahead.