Channel Title: ABC Indigenous Channel Description: Over nearly thirty years, the ABC Indigenous department has become the centre of excellence for production of Indigenous Australian television and the development of Indigenous filmmakers in Australia. The first ABC Indigenous produced show was ‘Blackout’, followed by 'Kam Yam', 'Songlines', and 'Message Stick' which ran for 14 seasons. In 2010, the Indigenous Department was re-branded with a new objective: develop quality primetime Indigenous drama and documentaries. The first series commissioned was ‘Redfern Now’ (2013). ABC Indigenous has gone on to produce outstanding series such as ‘Gods of Wheat Street’ (2014), ‘Black Comedy’ (2014) and 8MMM (2015). And with no signs of slowing down, Black Comedy will return in 2016 along with a brand new genre series ‘Cleverman’. ABC Indigenous supports Indigenous creatives in the industry, proving Indigenous filmmakers and storytellers can lead the way in making exciting Australian television. <video> Hear Me Out: Australia Day | What's the history of January 26? Description: January 26 is a date that sparks debate each year. So, what’s the history of the date? Stream Hear Me Out: Australia Day on ABC Indigenous YouTube and ABC iview from Monday 20 January ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> Calling Country | Sydney New Year's Eve 2024 Description: “It’s about paying respect to the area first and acknowledging those who were there before you.” 💪🏾✊🏾 📺 Stream New Year’s Eve 2024 now on ABC iview ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> Blak Ball - Episode 1 Description: Our nation’s most celebrated Indigenous athletes share stories from their careers. Hear all about national team debuts, run-ins with cricketing royalty, and adventures on the high seas, recreated by some of the funniest Blakfullas in the country. 📺 Stream Blak Ball on ABC iview and ABC TV ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> Molly Hunt Live Mural - Garma Festival 2024 Description: Meet Molly Hunt, an illustrator, author, animator and all around storyteller. We caught up with her at Garma Festival 2024 to find out where her art inspiration comes from, what she loves to paint and the power of storytelling through art. ___________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: / abcindigenous Instagram: / abcindigenous YouTube: / abcindigenousau </video> <video> Backgammon and big noting with Ziggy Ramo | Big Note Description: Rudi Bremer invites artists to share an interest that turns them into ‘a bit of a big noter’. From surfing to backgammon, these artists aren’t shame to tell you all about their hobbies outside of their music career. 🤳🏾 Watch Big Note with Ziggy Ramo on ABC Indigenous YouTube ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> Quickfire Koori Knockout Questions with George Rose Description: W.A.C superstar George Rose answered all your questions about the 2024 Koori Knockout! 🏉 ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> What makes Rona a big noter? | Big Note Description: Rudi Bremer invites artists to share an interest that turns them into 'a bit of a big noter'. From surfing to backgammon, these artists aren’t shame to tell you all about their hobbies outside of their music career. 00:00 Intro 00:41 When did you realise you were a big noter? 01:13 The process of making Neapolitan pizza 02:49 Is it only Neapolitan pizza if it's from Naples? 03:09 Sharing the love of pizza with family 04:32 Do you listen to music while you cook? 04:59 What advice do you have for big noters? 05:34 Credits ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> What makes Miss Kaninna a big noter? | Big Note Description: Rudi Bremer invites artists to share an interest that turns them into 'a bit of a big noter'. From surfing to backgammon, these artists aren’t shame to tell you all about their hobbies outside of their music career. 00:00 Intro 00:21 What makes you a big noter? 01:08 What got you into surfing? 01:32 Toxic masculinity in surf culture 03:21 Stage presence 03:59 Parallels between surfing and hip hop 06:07 What advice do you have for big noters? 07:22 Credits ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> Hear Me Out: Australia Day | First Look Description: Hear Me Out: Australia Day asks seven Indigenous people whether we should find a new date for Australia Day, abolish it altogether or keep it as it is? Stream Hear Me Out: Australia Day on ABC Indigenous YouTube and ABC iview from Monday 20 January ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> What makes Ziggy Ramo a big noter? | Big Note Description: Rudi Bremer invites artists to share an interest that turns them into 'a bit of a big noter'. From surfing to backgammon, these artists aren’t shame to tell you all about their hobbies outside of their music career. 00:00 Intro 00:54 What is backgammon? 01:22 How did you get into backgammon? 01:40 How seriously do you take backgammon? 01:55 Backgammon and music careers 02:48 Calculated risks 03:24 Making 'Little Things' 04:20 What advice do you have for big noters? 05:37 Credits ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> The Tennant Creek Brio | Rebels of the Indigenous Art Scene Description: The Tennant Creek Brio art collective is making waves in the Australian contemporary art scene with their latest exhibition at ACCA Melbourne. Through bold, expressive works, the group addresses their community's issues and history, challenging the boundaries of what Indigenous art can be. This exhibition highlights the power of art as a platform for storytelling and cultural expression. Story by Anna-Marie Harding (ABC Indigenous) ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> Bangarra Dance Theatre's First Cross-cultural Collaboration Description: When Bangarra Dance Theatre's alumna Deborah Brown joined forces with leading Māori choreographer and Arts Laureate Moss Te Ururangi Patterson, they created a powerful showcase of the cultural forces that bind the First Nations peoples of Aotearoa and this country. Even though there’s a sea between them, their work 'The Light Inside' is a beautiful homage to home. It’s the primary piece of Bangarra’s latest show ‘Horizon’, which is the company’s first mainstage cross-cultural collaboration. Listen to RN AWAYE! via the ABC listen app ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> Rona shares her passion for making Neapolitan pizza with her family | Big Note Description: Rudi Bremer invites artists to share an interest that turns them into ‘a bit of a big noter’. From surfing to backgammon, these artists aren’t shame to tell you all about their hobbies outside of their music career. 🤳🏾 Watch Big Note with Rona on ABC Indigenous YouTube ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> What is the Criminal Age of Responsibility? Description: In the wake of the Northern Territory Country Liberal Party's recent election win, their proposal to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 10 years old has sparked national debate. This video explores the potential impacts of this change, particularly on Indigenous communities. Featuring insights from experts, community voices, and a look at the 'Raise the Age' campaign, this video provides a simple overview of the ongoing discussions surrounding youth justice in Australia. ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video> <video> What is a 'big noter'? With Miss Kaninna | Big Note Description: What makes Miss Kaninna a big noter? Rudi Bremer invites artists to share an interest that turns them into ‘a bit of a big noter’. From surfing to backgammon, these artists aren’t shame to tell you all about their hobbies outside of their music career. 🤳🏾 Watch Big Note with Miss Kaninna on ABC Indigenous YouTube ___________________________________________ For more ABC Indigenous: www.abc.net.au/Indigenous @ABCIndigenous | #ABCIndigenous Facebook: www.facebook.com/ABCIndigenous TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcindigenous Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abcindigenous YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ABCIndigenousAU </video>

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Over nearly thirty years, the ABC Indigenous department has become the centre of excellence for production of Indigenous Australian television and the development of Indigenous filmmakers in Australia. The first ABC Indigenous produced show was ‘Blackout’, followed by 'Kam Yam', 'Songlines', and 'Message Stick' which ran for 14 seasons.

In 2010, the Indigenous Department was re-branded with a new objective: develop quality primetime Indigenous drama and documentaries. The first series commissioned was ‘Redfern Now’ (2013). ABC Indigenous has gone on to produce outstanding series such as ‘Gods of Wheat Street’ (2014), ‘Black Comedy’ (2014) and 8MMM (2015). And with no signs of slowing down, Black Comedy will return in 2016 along with a brand new genre series ‘Cleverman’.

ABC Indigenous supports Indigenous creatives in the industry, proving Indigenous filmmakers and storytellers can lead the way in making exciting Australian television.

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