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SBS Australia
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SBS Australia
SBS and NITV mark National Reconciliation Week with compelling premieres recognising the strength and resilience of First Nations peoples
Enlightening documentary Namatjira Project premieres on Sunday 25 May at 8.30pm on NITV and SBS On Demand. premieres on Sunday 25 May at 8.30pm on NITV and SBS On Demand. A special episode of Living Black premieres Monday 26 May at 8.30pm on NITV and SBS On Demand. premieres Monday 26 May at 8.30pm on NITV and SBS On Demand. A live reconciliation breakfast event, National Reconciliation Week featuring Patrick Dodson, will broadcast from Western Australia on Tuesday 27 May at 11am (AEST) on NITV and SBS On Demand. will broadcast from Western Australia on Tuesday 27 May at 11am (AEST) on NITV and SBS On Demand. Groundbreaking documentary series Our Medicine premieres Thursday 29 May at 7.30pm on NITV, SBS and SBS On Demand. Assets available here Trailer here Interviews available National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June), a time for all Australians to learn more about the nation's shared histories, cultures and achievements, will be recognised by the SBS network, with National Indigenous Television (NITV) at its heart, in the coming weeks. SBS continues to celebrate the world's oldest continuous cultures. reflecting on the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with a curated collection of First Nations content premiering from Sunday 25 May on NITV, SBS and SBS on Demand. This special Reconciliation Week line-up includes extensive multiplatform and multilingual coverage, exploring the 2025 National Reconciliation Week theme, Bridging Now to Next . Highlights include a live event for all Australians from Reconciliation WA and the 'Father of Reconciliation', Uncle Patrick Dodson, timely documentaries such as Our Medicine and Namatjira Project and a Living Black special, which commemorates the iconic Corroboree 2000 reconciliation event in Sydney. Broadcast live from Walyalup (Fremantle), National Reconciliation Week featuring Patrick Dodson is a reconciliation breakfast featuring the prominent Indigenous rights activist and former WA senator. Premiering on Tuesday 27 May at 11am (AEST), truth-telling, leadership, and connection will take centre stage in Dodson's address. Also premiering on NITV, SBS and SBS on Demand is the groundbreaking observational documentary series, Our Medicine .With unique access to First Nations doctors, nurses, paramedics, traditional healers and other medical professionals around Australia, Our Medicine takes viewers behind the frontline of Australia's strained medical services and joins patients on their journeys through the system. The timely six-part series, narrated by screen icon Leah Purcell AM, premieres on Thursday 29 May at 7.30pm. Powerful and personal documentary, Namatjira Project, premieres on Sunday 25 May at 8.30pm about Albert Namatjira, one of the most revered names in Australian art history. From the remote Australian desert to the opulence of Buckingham Palace – this is the iconic story of the Namatjira family, tracing their quest for justice. Namatjira was a man caught between cultures – paraded as a great Australian, whilst treated with contempt. He was the first Indigenous person to be made a citizen by the Australian Government and the founder of the Indigenous art movement in Australia. Living Black , the longest-running Indigenous news and current affairs program on Australian television, marks National Reconciliation Week with a special episode on Monday 26 May at 8.30pm. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Walk for Reconciliation/Corroboree 2000, the episode charts the impact of the largest political demonstration in Australia's history, which had 250,000 people marching across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in support of reconciliation. SBS covered the event at the time with ICAM , the network's premier Indigenous news and current affairs program before Living Black . Episode guests include Former Minister for Indigenous Australians, Hon. Linda Burney and CEO of Reconciliation Australia, Karen Mundine. Tanya Denning-Orman, a proud Birri and Guugu Yimidhirr woman and Director, First Nations, for SBS, said: 'This year, National Reconciliation Week is an important opportunity to engage all Australians in the way forward for national reconciliation, and this year's theme – Bridging Now to Next –provides a platform to explore the moments and voices instrumental to Australia's reconciliation journey, and share stories of those forging a path for the future. 'Twenty-five years ago, SBS was the network on the ground covering Corroboree 2000 and the iconic walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge which brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians together in a powerful call for action. Twenty-five years later, we were continuing to ensure all Australians could see and hear First Nations perspectives in the national debate during a Federal Election campaign. We're proud to continue our commitment as a network to elevating First Nations stories to inform, inspire and bring Australia's diverse communities together. 'Join us this National Reconciliation Week for a line-up of programming and coverage giving every Australian the opportunity to reflect, connect with and celebrate the 65,000 years of history and culture we share in this country.' Nolan Hunter and Debra Zanella, Reconciliation WA Co-Chairs, said: 'Reconciliation is not a straight line. It's a journey shaped by both progress and setbacks. Bridging Now to Next calls on us to walk this path together, learning from history and building on it to create a more united and fair Australia. It's about committing to real action and bringing people along on this journey of truth, justice, and respect.' Highlights of the multiplatform offering across the SBS network include: Namatjira Project Sunday 25 May at 8.30pm on NITV and SBS On Demand In one of Australia's most potent stories, Namatjira Project traces the life and works of Albert Namatjira, a renowned Arrernte painter from the MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia. He gave many Australians their first glimpses into the outback heart of the country and was widely celebrated, exhibited globally, and introduced to Queen Elizabeth. However, in 1957 he was imprisoned for something he didn't do, and in 1959 he died. By 1983 the Government sold the copyright to his artworks to an art dealer, and today, Namatjira's family fight for survival, justice and to regain their grandfather's copyright. Namatjira Project illuminates the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people today, in Australia and globally. Living Black Monday 26 May at 8.30pm on NITV and SBS On Demand 25 years on from the remarkable Corroboree 2000 Bridge Walk, Western Arrernte woman, Walkley Award-winning journalist, Executive Producer and host of Living Black , Karla Grant, interviews attendees from the momentous event to hear how they felt at the time and if they believe reconciliation still stands a chance in Australia. National Reconciliation Week featuring Patrick Dodson Tuesday 27 May at 11am (AEST) on NITV and SBS On Demand Live from Fremantle Passenger Terminal, WA, Yawuru elder, Patrick Dodson, also known as the Father of Reconciliation', along with next-generation leader Tremane Baxter-Edwards, deliver a Reconciliation keynote. At a time when Australia faces uncertainty in its reconciliation journey, this keynote calls on all Australians to step forward together to build a more united and respectful nation. Together, Dodson and Baxter-Edwards embody cross-generational First Nations leadership, with their voices reflecting the strength, wisdom and hope to carry the reconciliation movement forward, following the theme 'Bridging Now to Next'. Our Medicine Thursday 29 May at 7.30pm on NITV, SBS and SBS On Demand Taking viewers behind the frontline of Australia's strained medical services, Our Medicine shines an important light on First Nations professionals working to achieve better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and communities. Narrated by popular actress Leah Purcell AM, Our Medicine follows First Nations doctors, nurses, paramedics, traditional healers and other medical professionals in their day-to-day challenges as they support patients on their journey through the system. Watch the trailer here. As part of National Reconciliation Week, SBS will deliver multilingual and multiplatform coverage in 60 languages through SBS Audio, sharing First Nations perspectives and celebrating the cultures, knowledges and history of Australia's Indigenous peoples. This initiative highlights SBS's unique role in connecting new Australians with the world's oldest continuing will include a special Australia Explained podcast and an article titled The Stolen Generations: Understanding their history and impact, which will be published ahead of National Sorry Day (26 May) across all the language services of the network. SBS Food will air episodes of Kriol Kitchen , blending food, culture and family stories, daily at 4.30pm, from 2 May to 20 June. SBS World Movies will host a curated collection of acclaimed Australian cinema telling Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' stories from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 May at 7.30pm. This includes The Furnace and We Are Still Here, Australian Rules, Ten Canoes and The Tracker. SBS On Demand will feature a hub dedicated to Reconciliation Week, showcasing all of the network's content, including documentaries, movies, news and current affairs and more. Students around Australia can discover more through SBS Learn's free Australian Curriculum aligned digital learning resources for teachers and educators. Printable and downloadable lesson plans are available for primary and secondary students, specialising in multicultural and First Nations educational content. SBS's Reconciliation Week project proudly continues the work set out in SBS's Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan 2022-2026. This Plan outlines SBS's commitment to reflecting, exploring and embedding First Nations stories, knowledges, cultures and languages across the network, and to connecting the oldest continuous culture on Earth with the newest Australians. For screeners and images, please visit the SBS Screening Room. For a PDF of this media release, click here .
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Married At First Sight's Nasser Sultan looks loved up as he steps out for red carpet date night with SBS presenter girlfriend Karla Grant
Married At First Sight star Nasser Sultan has proudly debuted his blossoming romance with esteemed SBS journalist Karla Grant - and the unlikely couple looked absolutely smitten as they stepped out together on Sunday night. In photos taken at Sydney 's NIDA Theatre, the lovebirds made a dazzling entrance as they strutted hand-in-hand down the red carpet. Karla, 60, stunned in a flowing, tie-dye silk maxi dress in shades of coral and white, which featured a plunging neckline and flared sleeves. She paired the striking look with clear-strap stilettos, wore her honey-blonde locks in glamorous loose waves, and opted for a soft, glowing makeup look featuring glossy nude lips and bronzed cheeks. Meanwhile, Nasser, 56, looked every inch the proud boyfriend, flashing a wide grin as he rocked a short-sleeve powder blue shirt, slim black trousers, and matching black shoes. He accessorised with a chunky gold watch, bracelet, and a pendant necklace. The couple couldn't keep their hands off each other as they posed together in front of a giant white throne chair and the event's sponsor wall. In photos taken at Sydney's NIDA Theatre, the lovebirds made a dazzling entrance as they strutted hand-in-hand down the red carpet In one playful moment, Karla was even seen sitting on Nasser's lap, laughing as he wrapped a protective arm around her waist. Their affectionate display comes after Daily Mail Australia revealed in February that Nasser and Karla had been quietly dating for several months after reconnecting at a party last year. Speaking to Daily Mail Australia Nasser said, 'We've known each other for four years, to be honest. Then we just reconnected at a party and fell in love. 'That was it. It was like love at first sight - just not Married At First Sight!' Gushing about his girlfriend, Nasser added, 'She's gentle, smart, elegant, very well-educated, respected in the industry. And she's not fake. And she's not on Instagram.' Indeed, while Nasser has often courted publicity since starring on MAFS back in 2018, Karla is renowned for her serious work as a presenter and producer for SBS's Indigenous current affairs program, Living Black, and largely shuns the spotlight. The romance between the Walkley Award-winning journalist and the self-confessed reality TV 'troublemaker' may seem unexpected, but Karla herself said it best in a rare public statement: 'Nasser is one of a kind. He's attentive, caring and thoughtful and I see how he is with those who are closest to him. He's always helping his friends.' The Grants' marriage split became front-page news in 2000 when Stan left Karla for his Seven colleague Tracey Holmes (left) Stan and Tracey are still together to this day. They are pictured here in August 2019 She continued, 'Our union was very unexpected, but it is growing into something very special.' The relationship marks a fresh chapter for Karla, who was previously married to journalist and broadcaster Stan Grant for 16 years before they split in 2000. Stan famously left Karla for his Seven Network colleague Tracey Holmes, leading to one of the biggest media scandals of the decade. Meanwhile, Nasser has continued to make headlines in his own right over the years - from pulling cheeky publicity stunts to faking romances for tabloid attention. But insiders say his romance with Karla is '100 per cent genuine' and not just another ploy for the cameras. The fact that Nasser, a man who once said, 'write whatever you want about me so long as you write about me,' has kept their relationship low-key until now, speaks volumes. 'I credit her for making me calm. I'm still a troublemaker - don't worry about that' he said.
SBS Australia
23-04-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Makaratta hasn't been mentioned during the election campaign, but this Labor MP wants it back on the table
The Lingiari electorate honours Vincent Lingiari, a Gurindji man whose activism led to the first successful land rights claim, granted in 1975 by then Labor Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. It's also a seat which encompasses 99 per cent of the Northern Territory and has the highest proportion of Indigenous voters in the country. Labor has held Lingiari for all of the 21 st century. But Marion Scrymgour, the Labor MP elected to the House of Representatives on a razor-thin margin in 2022, is fully aware that every vote in the Northern Territory's 76 remote community is vital. 'I only won this seat by 900 votes the last time," she told Living Black's Karla Grant. "I'm very conscious of that, of working hard to make sure that I do my job." Facing a tough campaign to retain her seat, Scrymgour has priorities for a re-elected Labor government. Scrymgour appears to be a popular figure as she walks through the Todd Mall market in Alice Springs on a Sunday morning. There are smiles and waves as her constituents bail her up for quick chats. But behind the sunny mood is a determination to express the views of the people of Lingiari. Reflecting on the outcome of last year's Voice referendum, Scrymgour said there remained strong support for change among Aboriginal people in her electorate — and frustration that momentum had stalled. 'I think that Aboriginal people and communities want us to continue that journey." While Lingiari voted No in the referendum, the margin was smaller than in many other parts of the country. Data released in the wake of the Voice's defeat revealed that majority Indigenous communities overwhelmingly voted Yes. "You'd have to be tone deaf if you didn't get the message that the bush wanted change," said Scrymgour. "I think out of the 24 booths in the Northern Territory, we won 23 of those booths. "As a re-elected member in Lingiari, I'll do everything that I can ... to elevate those voices in government to make sure that we can take forward the other parts of voice, which is treaty and truth." "I don't disagree with an audit," she said. "[In] my electorate, there are a lot of labour hire companies that are not Indigenous, that are providing a lot of services into those remote Aboriginal communities for very little outcome. "There are some that are doing a great job, but there's a lot that need to be looked at,' she said. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has frequently visited Lingiari's main population centre of Alice Springs (Mparntwe) and highlighted problems of youth crime and domestic violence. While acknowledging that crime is an issue in Alice Springs Ms Scrymgour said, 'I think youth crime across Australia there are issues and I think it probably wouldn't hurt for the Prime Minister and all the ministers for youth to have a national cabinet that deals with youth crime across the board because we've got a mishmash of legislation that is just demonising young people." 'I'm sorry, I don't agree with locking children up as young as 10 in detention. "Rather than the punitive approach, we need to try and work with families so we get a better outcome for young people, rather than just locking them up.' As the campaign heads into its final weeks, Scrymgour spoke candidly about the immense personal challenges she's faced over the past year. 'I'm nervous. It's been hard work and there have been plenty of challenges," she said, reflecting on the deeply personal struggles she has encountered in recent months. Her daughter has been battling cancer, her sister has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, and her son continues to face struggles with addiction. Despite these challenges, Scrymgour remains resolute in her commitment to her role as a representative for her electorate. 'The biggest challenge is making sure I represent everybody and that their voices are heard loud and clear in Canberra.' Living Black airs Tuesdays at 8.30pm on NITV and is available on SBS On Demand after broadcast.
