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The Point

From Thursday 22 March at 8.30pm on NITV

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NITV’s news and current affairs program, The Point returns for 2018

In 2018, NITV’s flagship news and current affairs program The Point will return to screens, with new hosts and a special weekly one-hour issues-based panel show.

Now in its fourth season, NITV is proud to announce that social commentator John Paul “JP” Janke and dynamic investigative journalist Rachael Hocking will take the reins of The Point this year.

Kicking off from Thursday, 22 March, each week new hosts Rachael and JP will be joined by key commentators and high-profile talent to wrestle with the stories and issues impacting First Australians.

With a network of correspondents and contributors across the country, The Point will continue to deliver agenda setting original journalism, special investigations and the latest news. A line up of regular guests will explore consumer affairs, social media, the arts, science and technology as well as music, comedy and celebrity interviews.

NITV’s Karla Grant, Natalie Ahmat, Ryan Liddle and Kris Flanders also return in 2018, with correspondents Nakari Thorpe (Canberra), Madeline Hayman-Reber (Melbourne), Ella Archibald- Binge (Brisbane), Elliana Lawford (Darwin) and Rangi Hirini (Perth), making sure that a diverse range of Indigenous voices are heard.

Channel Manager for NITV, Tanya Orman said,

“As NITV welcomes a new season of The Point in 2018, we have again evolved and responded to our viewers. The result is a new punchy weekly format, led by our wonderful co-hosts John Paul Janke and Rachael Hocking, covering hugely important issues to our community and in-depth conversations with fascinating, well-known figures, all encapsulated into an hour-long episode. This season of The Point is not to be missed.”

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The Point will air at 7.30pm Tuesdays on NITV and now be followed by an 11.00pm encore on SBS.

NITV is thrilled to announce that this year The Point will be hosted by Shahni Wellington and John-Paul Janke . Shahni Wellington is a proud Jerrinja woman who first joined NITV as a political correspondent in 2019. In 2020, Shahni hosted The Point’s Black Lives Matter special, and most recently co-hosted Australia’s first ever Indigenous breakfast television program – Big Mob Brekky .

The Point covers stories that matter most to communities across Australia and tackles issues impacting First Nations Australians today.

SBS Director of News and Current Affairs, Mandi Wicks, said: “2021 is shaping up to be another big year for news and SBS’s current affairs line up will help Australians understand the issues facing us all. New Insight host Kumi Taguchi brings enormous warmth and experience and we are looking forward to sharing many surprising and untold stories this year. We’re also delighted to welcome the world-class reporting of The Point to Tuesday nights.”

SBS Head of Indigenous News and Current Affairs, Rhanna Collins said: “The NITV team are beyond excited to launch The Point as a part of the SBS Tuesday night current affairs line up after its premiere on NITV. We want to thank Rachael Hocking for her passion in driving the program to where it is today and for telling so many stories from our communities with authenticity and grace over the past six years. We welcome Shahni Wellington as co-host alongside John Paul Janke. Shahni is an incredible journalist and storyteller and a credit to NITV and the show!”

https://twitter.com/jpjanke/status/1364000394536394755?s=20

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Narelda Jacobs joins NITV’s The Point

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Returns at 7.30pm Tuesday on NITV and Facebook, followed by an 11.00pm encore on SBS, and is also available on SBS On Demand.

The Network 10 presenter will join John Paul Janke at the forefront of NITV’s flagship news and current affairs program The Point.

Whadjuk Noongar journalist Narelda Jacobs has joined NITV’s The Point as guest co-host of the news and current affairs program.

Jacobs, who currently presents at Network 10, will front the program alongside John Paul Janke Tuesday nights on NITV and SBS from August 10.

Together, they will bring unique perspectives and analysis as NITV’s team of journalists deliver the biggest stories of the week across Indigenous Affairs.

Jacobs said the channel has been her extended TV family since early in 2020 when she was welcomed into the fold to present the January 26 Sunrise Ceremony.

“It was a dream to work alongside, JP Janke, with his encyclopedic knowledge of Indigenous issues. Now, instead of working with JP once a year, I get to take a front row seat to NITV’s flagship program with him every week!” she said.

"The Point, has long been my go-to for the biggest stories affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

"It’s an exciting time to be at the forefront of the conversations which are shaping our nation and I’m looking forward to working with the talented team of journalists and storytellers at NITV to elevate and celebrate our First Nations.”

John Paul Janke, who has been at the helm of the program since 2018 said he was excited about presenting alongside Jacobs.

“I’m really looking forward to working with one of the icons of Australian media and together bringing the stories, yarns, and issues affecting our First Nations communities,” he said.

“Narelda brings a wealth of experience and I’m excited to have the opportunity to present with her.”

NITV’s Head of Indigenous News and Current Affairs, Rhanna Collins said: “We are looking forward to Narelda bringing her own unique experiences and expertise to the role,"

“We’re going to miss our wonderful former co-host Shahni Wellington and thank her for the incredible contributions she has made to NITV, from her time in the capital as our Political Correspondent, to co-host of Big Mob Brekky and The Point.”

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She is a very hard working woman! Love Narelda.

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Guest co-host, doesn’t sound very permanent? Guess she may fill in on the position until it becomes permanent or they find someone else.

Wonder what this means for her Perth presenting duties at 10, that’s a lot of extra workload?

Also is this show aired live or pre-recorded as 7:30pm would be 5:30pm Perth time so she would still be on air, or at least preparing for that for the other part of the year.

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Episodes featuring Narelda now able to be watched on 10 play.

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The episode will again be available for catch-up on 10play.

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National Reconciliation Week

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The final episode for 2022 will be shown on Tuesday, October 25, covering the second Federal Budget of the year.

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NITV’s The Point returns in 2023 to elevate community voices on the road to the Voice Referendum

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The Point: Referendum Road Trip airs weekly on NITV, Tuesday at 7.30pm from 30 May, on SBS at 10.30pm, and on SBS On Demand.

As Australia heads toward a Referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, National Indigenous Television’s (NITV) current affairs program, The Point, will be the home of First Nations perspectives informing all Australians in the lead up to the vote.

The Point returns on Tuesday 30 May at 7.30pm on NITV, 10.30pm on SBS, and on SBS On Demandfor a new season, travelling throughoutAustralia to share voices from communities, engaging in debate and providing insightful analysis, to help inform all Australians about the upcoming Voice Referendum.

Hosted by proud Wuthathi and Meriam man John Paul Janke (Sunset Ceremony, Land Wars) and Whadjuk Noongar woman, Network Ten’s Narelda Jacobs (10 News First Midday), this season, The Point: Referendum Road Tripwill visit every Australian state and territory with special outdoor broadcasts, as well as live episodes from the studio on Cammeraygal Country in Sydney.

The Point: Referendum Road Trip will also include commentary and analysis from Canberra-based Voice Correspondent for SBS and NITV, Gamilaroi man, Cameron Gooley, and current affairs features from National Point Correspondent and Gamilaroi woman, Keira Jenkins.

Proud Mudburra and Wagadagam woman, and NITV’s Head of Indigenous News and Current Affairs, Natalie Ahmat, said “The Point continues to give First Nations peoples a safe space and a vital voice in the media, and is essential viewing for all Australians.

“We are looking forward to sharing fresh perspectives, exploring the diversity of views and experiences among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and visiting mob across the country to ensure Australians are informed with facts, unique insights and analysis. We are taking this conversation out of the corridors of Canberra and into community, getting to the heart of the story.”

Co-host of The Point and Senior Indigenous Affairs Expert, John Paul Janke said “We are excited to share a new iteration of The Point this year, with special segments like ‘History Bites’ where I’ll showcase critical moments in Australia’s First Nations history, interview key players and pay homage to crucial figures who helped pave the way for the current state of Indigenous affairs in Australia.

“NITV is in a unique position to inform all Australians about the upcoming Referendum through our extensive coverage. If you want to learn more about the Vote, The Point is one of the many places you can find information from NITV, within the SBS network.”

The Point: Referendum Road Trip will air six episodes before taking a short break and will return to cover the annual Garma Festival of Traditional Cultures in early August. The program will then continue to run until the Referendum and NITV will feature a special week of programming in the lead-up to the vote, with more details to be shared closer to the date.

Episode 1
Join Narelda and JP live from the studio on Cammeraygal Country as they explore what it means to have a voice, and at what cost? The hosts will be accompanied by a group of diverse panellists, including experts and activists, to kick off this Voice to Parliament-focused season.

Episode 2
Coming to you from Waiben (Thursday Island) in the Torres Strait, this week’s episode will include a panel of local people who each bring their perspective to the Voice to Parliament debate.

Episode 3
The theme of this week’s broadcast from the studio is sovereignty – a concept that is often mentioned alongside the Voice to Parliament. The episode will tackle the question of what Indigenous sovereignty is and whether a Voice can extinguish it.

The Point is among NITV’s comprehensive, multiplatform Indigenous news and current affairs offering. For coverage with a unique First Nations lens, watch The Point: Referendum Road Trip, NITV News, Nula, Living Black, which is celebrating its 20th year on air, and head online to NITV.com.au.

Watch The Point weekly from Tuesday 30 May at 7.30pm on NITV and on SBS from 10.30pm. The Point will also be available to stream for free on SBS On Demand and will be subtitled in Arabic and Simplified Chinese.

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The 2023 season finale airs tonight at 7.30pm on NITV.

In the final episode of The Point for the year, hosts Narelda Jacobs and John Paul Janke and a panel of special guests discuss the aftermath of the voice referendum result and recap the biggest moments of 2023, live in the studio on Cammeraygal Country in Sydney.

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NITV’s flagship current affairs program The Point elevates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ voices and returns with a community-led new season filmed on Country

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The Point: Road Trip premieres Tuesday 9 July on NITV, Friday 12 July on SBS, and SBS On Demand

John Paul Janke and Narelda Jacobs return to the program

National Indigenous Television’s (NITV) flagship current affairs program, The Point, returns with a community-led season, The Point: Road Trip, premiering as part of a huge programming line-up for National NAIDOC Week 2024 on Tuesday 9 July at 7.30pm on NITV, Friday 12 July at 2pm on SBS and SBS On Demand.

The continent-spanning Indigenous current affairs panel program ensures that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ perspectives are at the forefront of national discussions. This year, the show will once again travel across Australia to elevate voices nationwide, to drive change and look at solutions for the future.

In its ninth season, The Point: Road Trip will build on the success of last year’s The Point: Referendum Road Trip and will continue to be a voice from the heart of communities in Mparntwe (Alice Springs), Waiben (Thursday Island), Bwgcolman (Palm Island) and many other locations throughout the year.

In this new phase for The Point , join proud Wuthathi and Meriam man, John Paul Janke (Sunset Ceremony, Land Wars) as he travels across the country, speaking with locals about the issues that matter most to them. Janke also joins the SBS network in the role of National Indigenous Affairs Editor.

Whadjuk Noongar woman, Network Ten’s Narelda Jacobs OAM (10 News First: Midday and 10 News First: Afternoons) will feature in The Point: Road Trip throughout the season. She also joins NITV’s NAIDOC Week 2024 line-up as co-host of Big Backyard Quiz alongside comedian Steven Oliver. This new entertainment show includes special guests Barkaa, Dave Woodhead, and comedians and writers, Tom Ballard, Ivan Aristeguieta, Tegan Higginbotham, and Nina Oyama. Find out who knows the most about the people and history of Australia (while testing your own knowledge) on Saturday from 13 July at 7.30pm on NITV and SBS.

The Point: Road Trip includes commentary and analysis from guest panellists, with the first episode featuring Armani Francois, Shanaya McAdam-Bray, and journalist Marcellus Enalanga, and youth boxing coach and mentor Jason Lord. Later episodes feature NT Attorney General Chansey Paech, CEO of SNAICC Catherine Liddle, Founder of Children’s Ground William Tilmouth. Community advocate Cherisse Buzzacott, and Professor Gracelyn Smallwood, barrister Joshua Creamer, Law Student and Junior Youth Parliament member Rikisha Phineasa, and role model Michael Cedar and more.

Proud Mudburra and Wagadagam woman, and NITV’s Head of Indigenous News and Current Affairs, Natalie Ahmat, said: “It’s another landmark year for The Point in a community-led season. Following last year’s coverage of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum, we’re reminded of the program’s significance in creating a safe space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to share their lived experience and issues impacting communities. I’m proud of The Point team and NITV network for leading with compassion, creating pathways for important conversations and thoughtful discussion to get to the heart of what matters.”

Host of The Point and National Indigenous Affairs Editor, John Paul Janke said: “It was wonderful to get back on the road to film the new season of The Point: Road Trip and spend time On Country, delving into the issues, latest news and stories from communities across Australia. The Point has a unique First Nations lens which plays a vital role in highlighting and elevating the ongoing aspirations and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s such an honour to be trusted by First nations people and communities to share their voices with the nation.”

The Point: Road Trip season will conclude in October, a year on from the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum voting day. Recorded on Cammeraygal Country in Sydney, this special episode will be co-hosted by Narelda Jacobs OAM and John Paul Janke*.*

Synopses:

Episode 1: Who Cares About Alice (Tuesday 9 July)

The first episode of The Point: Road Trip elevates the voices of the youth of Mparntwe, Alice Springs, with an honest discussion about their challenges, escalating crime, curfews, and the political response. This episode features a panel of impressive young people including a member of the NT Youth Round Table Armani Francois, First Nations Youth Advisory Group Shanaya McAdam-Bray, journalist Marcellus Enalanga, youth boxing coach and mentor Jason Lord and includes a profile story on talented boxer Arnold Baird.

Episode 2: What’s It Going to Take to Fix Alice? (Tuesday 16 July)

The Point: Road Trip is back in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) with host John Paul Janke to try to answer the question of how we ‘Keep our children safe?’. This week’s panel of experts includes NT Attorney General Chansey Paech, CEO of SNAICC Catherine Liddle, Founder of Children’s Ground William Tilmouth and community advocate Cherisse Buzzacott with a profile story on Mother Sabella Turner and her daughter Janet and how they manage unsupervised children on the streets of Alice Springs.

Episode 3: Palm Island: From Prison to Paradise (Tuesday 23 July)

The Point: Road Trip travels to Palm Island (Bwgcolman) to get some insight into a place that has been in the media over the years for all the wrong reasons. Host John Paul Janke speaks with locals Mayor Alf Lacey, Councillor Mersane Oui and Doctor Robert Blackley and includes a story on Fred Bulsey who works on the successful Palm Island Night Patrol program.

The Point is among NITV’s comprehensive, multiplatform Indigenous news and current affairs offering. For coverage with a unique First Nations lens, watch The Point: Road Trip, NITV News, Nula, and Living Black, which is celebrating its 21st year on air, and head online to NITV.com.au.

The Point: Road Trip premieres Tuesday 9 July at 7.30pm on NITV and Friday 12 July at 2pm on SBS. It will also be available to stream free on SBS On Demand and will be subtitled in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.

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Promo for season premiere.

"I think it's really important that we see that all of these conceptions of our young people and the reasoning why they're doing this stuff, it's all misunderstood."

📺 The Point | New season premieres tonight 7.30pm on NITV and SBS On Demand here: https://t.co/zmsqG6l8bJ pic.twitter.com/iNxeqMIPRj

— SBS Australia (@SBS) July 9, 2024
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The Point: Road Trip

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Tuesday, 30 July at 7.30pm

The Point: Road Trip travels to Townsville in Far North Queensland with John Paul Janke to gain insight into the much-publicised issue of youth crime in this regional centre. Panellists include Professor Gracelyn Smallwood, barrister Joshua Creamer, Law Student and Junior Youth Parliament member Rikisha Phineasa, role model Michael Cedar and a profile story on Anthony Wotton, a young man who turned his life around from being an angry law-breaking teen to a role model helping youth find their path to adulthood.

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Tuesday, 6 August at 7.30pm

Distressed Dubbo

The Point: Road Trip travels to Dubbo to unpack the serious issues impacting families in this complex part of regional NSW. The Point asks tough questions about the harm the ice epidemic is causing around Dubbo and looks at solutions to escalating racism. The panel includes mental health advocate and former NRL star Joe Williams, talented photographer and mother Brinae Smith and dynamic community worker Peter Gibbs. This episode profiles a local mother’s inspiring story back from the brink, who is now helping other women avoid the path to jail.

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Tuesday, 13 August at 7.30pm

Episode Six: Is Tamworth Out of Tune?

The Point: Road Trip travels to Tamworth with John Paul Janke to ask the question, Is Tamworth out of Tune? With the challenges faced by the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, what is needed to build towards a more positive and brighter future for community as a whole?

This week’s panel includes Director of Tamworth’s Birrelee Multifunctional Aboriginal Children’s Service Rachael Phillips. Tamworth Regional councillor Marc Sutherland and NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year for 2024, Dr Casey Sullivan. This episode profiles local man, Uncle Don Craigie who’s spent almost 4 decades fighting for the truth and the answers following the death of his nephew, Mark Haines.

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The Point: Road Trip

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Tuesday, 10 September at 7.30pm on NITV

Adelaide, A Year of No.

The Point: Road Trip travels to the South Australian capital city of Adelaide with host John Paul Janke, to discuss the challenges as seen through the eyes of three locals: a senior Ngarrindjeri elder Major ‘Moogy’ Sumner AM, the SA Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People, Ms April Lawrie, and Managing Director of Cheedoona Technologies and the former Co-Convenor of the South Australian Greens, Brenz Saunders. The program discusses how the Voice to their state government will work, how it will empower First Nations peoples in South Australia and why it’s so incredibly important.

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