Indigenous Community Television - ICTV

10/09/2026

Another highlight from CONVERGE! Lisa and Josh caught up with Lee and Sara from Spots & Space at the CONVERGE conference in tropical Cairns, Queensland. We’re excited to continue strengthening our relationship and growing our network through community connections.

10/09/2026

ICTV journalist Aailyah Anderson joined the FNMA Youth Panel at the 2026 CONVERGE conference, contributing to conversations led by and for young people in media. We are very proud of Aailyah and her contribution to this important discussion. ♥️💛🖤

09/09/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Su***de continues to have a major impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. In 2024, su***de was the 5th leading cause of death for First Nations people in Australia.

Today is a reminder to check in on your family, friends and community. A simple “Are you okay?” can start an important conversation.

💛 You are not alone.

If you or someone you know needs support.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
13YARN: 13 92 76
Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
Emergency: 000

If you’re worried about someone, reach out. Start the conversation. Listen. Stay connected.

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09/09/2026

Community Bulletin Board. 📌

Warren H Williams - Under Werma (Are you listening?)
📅 Thursday 24th of September
⏰ 7:00pm
📍 Araluen Arts Centre

Do you have an upcoming event? Add it to our Free Community Bulletin Board.
From sports carnivals to celebrations, community events, cook-ups, and so much more, we'll add it to the board.

It’s easy and FREE to submit, just head to:
👉🏾 https://www.corporate.ictv.com.au/messaging/community-bulletin-board/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUNmC1wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTY0akI2SXNzclQ2UFJCdE1zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeGQy3xF3_GNSdgEY54PuDtNwA_3u8cV7wK9wn4wRfolb7kvVc85PobXqGVBs_aem__ZkF7mDDoKF4T0GcWoFNWQ

08/09/2026

Throwback to Saturday, August 29, 2026, when the ICTV crew was on the ground LIVE for the Rovers Football Club and Pioneer Football & Community Club Inc Senior Men’s Grand Final at Traeger Park Oval in Alice Springs. 🏆

Before the game, supporters prepared their banners, flags, streamers and voices to cheer on their teams as they ran onto the field. It was a close game, but the Rovers locked in the win and claimed the 2026 TIO CAFL Senior Men Grand Final Premiership Cup. Congratulations, Rovers Football Club, on your win.

It was also great to see the Pioneer Eagles Senior Men’s coach show incredible sportsmanship by congratulating the Rovers on their grand final victory. 🫶

Final score:
💙🩵 Rovers Football Club: 12.15.87 🏆
💚💛 Pioneer Eagles Senior Men: 8.9.57

That’s a wrap on the 2026 CAFL football season, ICTV is checking out for the season. A huge thank you to all who made the 2026 season another great one.

See you all next year 💙
From the ICTV team, thanks for tuning in.

08/09/2026

From the desert to the tropics, we’ve touched down in Cairns, Queensland. 🌴

ICTV is proud to be on Gimuy, Bama Country for the 2026 CONVERGE conference. Hosted by First Nations Media Australia, CONVERGE celebrates the strength, impact and essential role of the First Nations media industry, amplifying voices, sharing stories and connecting cultural narratives across Australia and beyond.

We’re excited to connect with more Indigenous orgs/family. 👋

Learn more: https://au.entegy.events/converge26

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06/09/2026

The Western Aranda Bulldogs have won the CAFL Community Grand Final after defeating the Yuendumu Magpies 12.6.78 to 10.8.68 at Traeger Park Oval in Alice Springs Mparntwe on Sunday, 23 August.

The match drew supporters from both communities, with families and friends travelling to the oval to watch the teams compete. Supporters wore team shirts, carried flags and displayed their team colours throughout the day.

The Yuendumu Magpies returned to the grand final after last appearing in the 2020 Division 2 Grand Final. Despite a strong and competitive performance, the Magpies were defeated by the Western Aranda Bulldogs, whose victory was celebrated by supporters at the final siren.

Rewatch the full CAFL Community Grand Final on ICTV Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cVmn8U1kp0

02/09/2026

We are excited to announce that both ICTV's journalists, Kayla Bathern & Aailyah Anderson, are successful applicants for the Early Childhood Journalism Institute, facilitated by the Centre for Journalism & Trauma Asia Pacific of Journalism and Trauma Asia Pacific in collaboration with Global Center for Journalism and Trauma in November in Melbourne. 🤩🥳

We are delighted to announce, and congratulate the successful applicants of our Early Childhood Journalism Institute facilitated by CJT - the Centre of Journalism and Trauma Asia Pacific in collaboration with Global Center for Journalism and Trauma in November in Melbourne.

Top row: Mikele Syron, Ashlynne McGhee, Kellie Scott, Conor Duffy, Kayla Bathern Second row: Lyndal Rowlands, Natashya Gutierrez, Phoebe McIlwraith, Nicole Precel, Rhianna Patrick, Sarah Keoghan, Beverley Wang Third row: Lauren Novak, Rachael Bongiorno, Julie Cross, Lisa Martin, Rebecca Symons, Jeanette Severs Bottom row: Wing Kuang, Colin Cosier, Dellaram Vreeland, Jade Toomey, Anushri Sood, Aaliyah Dana Anderson, Ali Rae

Please see our full announcement here introducing the successful candidates here - https://journalismandtrauma.org/early-childhood-reporting

And full information about the program here - https://journalismandtrauma.org/

02/09/2026

Today is Indigenous Literacy Day, and to celebrate this special day, ICTV will be airing its new film and hosting a LIVE event from the Sydney Opera House. The theme this year is Country Is Our Teacher. ❤️💛🖤 📖📚

📅 Wednesday 2 September (TODAY)
⏰ 4:00 PM ACST.

Indigenous Literacy Day is proudly produced and presented by the The Indigenous Literacy Foundation. It is an annual celebration of First Nations peoples’ stories, cultures and languages, suitable for all ages, and celebrates this year’s theme, Country Is Our Teacher.

Come on an adventure into the Central Desert of Australia, where viewers will learn from Niningka and Chris, two children living in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and Nyirripi, NT. Viewers will learn about life on Warlpiri Country in Nyirripi and Mparntwe, and learn words in Warlpiri and Arrernte languages.

The livestream will follow directly after the film. Join a live celebration of stories, cultures and languages from the Sydney Opera House, featuring song, storytelling and further learning about Aboriginal cultures.

This year, we will also celebrate remote community authors from Warakurna, Western Australia, with the launch of their book, My Walk Through the Seasons on Ngaanyatjarra Country.

👉🏾 https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/schools/indigenous-literacy-day-2026
👉🏾 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9RIXWmU1SY
👉🏾 https://www.ilf.org.au/ild

How to watch on ICTV https://www.corporate.ictv.com.au/how-to-watch/

Available to watch on demand from 2 September Indigenous Literacy Day is proudly produced and presented by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. It’s an annual celebration of First Nations peoples’ stories, cultures and languages suitable for all ages and will celebrate this year’s theme, Countr...