Living Black, Australia’s longest-running Indigenous current affairs program, begins its 22nd season on NITV and SBS On Demand on Monday, April 21st. Host Karla Grant will lead the series in exploring significant national issues and celebrating First Nations achievements.
Here’s the Lowdown: The new season premieres April 21st at 8:30 pm on NITV. It will feature interviews with prominent First Nations women, including tennis great Evonne Goolagong Cawley, NAIDOC award winner Dulcie Flower, and musician Simone Stacey. The program continues its investigative work, with a focus this season on youth incarceration in the Northern Territory.
What This Means Now: Viewers can expect in-depth reporting and inspiring stories told from a First Nations perspective. Special episodes are planned: one on May 26th marking the 25th anniversary of the Walk for Reconciliation, and another on June 9th acknowledging SBS’s 50th anniversary and its role in First Nations storytelling, featuring Ray Martin and Sean Choolburra.
The Bigger Picture: The continued presence of Living Black affirms its importance in the Australian media. With Karla Grant celebrating 30 years at SBS, the show remains dedicated to platforming Indigenous voices and stories, particularly relevant in an election year. The series will stream on SBS On Demand with subtitles in multiple languages, broadening its reach.
