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My work with NITV's The Point has focused on First Nations communities in Far West NSW, where I've built relationships over multiple years to document stories of resilience, self-determination, and cultural revival. During the 2021 Wilcannia COVID crisis, I covered how Mutawintji custodians used cultural hunts to feed isolated families, and how the outbreak exposed the region's long-neglected housing emergency.
I've followed the Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia since its 2020 formation in Wilcannia, documenting founder Owen Whyman and candidates like Derek Hardman as they built Australia's first national Indigenous political party. At Mutawintji National Park, I've photographed and filmed the 40th anniversary of the historic land handback, a corroboree marking 100 years since the last traditional gathering, and international collaboration on co-management strategies with the U.S. National Park Service.
My role has spanned videographer, photographer, producer, and interviewer—working across multiple projects to bring depth and visual storytelling to First Nations narratives. This work reflects a commitment to centering Indigenous voices and spending time in communities to understand stories beyond the news cycle.
Wilcannia's road to recovery after COVID-19 devastation | The Point | NITV
Wilcannia has now been COVID free for weeks after one-fifth of the town's population was affected by COVID-19. The housing crisis was brought into the spotlight as the pandemic hit Wilcannia. The Government's response was to send in campervans so the people of Wilcannia had a place to isolate but the town wants to see long term solution. Wilcannia pulled together as a community to get through this COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown. Now that lockdown is over and Wilcannia has been COVID free for weeks, the community is excited to see friends and family, and the kids are excited to be back at school. The Point is NITV's flagship news and current affairs program hosted by John Paul Janke and Narelda Jacobs.
Roo hunters deliver kangaroo meat to mob in Wilcannia | The Point | NITV
Every few days, Leeroy Johnson takes the 4-5 hour round trip to Wilcannia to deliver fresh Kangaroo meat.
A group of skilled hunters from Mutawintji offer their skills to provide fresh meat for the people of Wilcannia. They do not charge for the service, they say it is their cultural obligation to their people. Wilcannia local, Brendon Adams says, "this whole town is so appreciative of their hard work". So far the group have delivered more than 700kg of meat to Wilcannia and Broken Hill.
Mutawintji Cultural Festival | The Point | NITV
Corrobboree held in Mutawintji National Park, 40 years on from historic land handback. The Point is NITV's flagship news and current affairs program hosted by John Paul Janke and Narelda Jacobs.NITV is Australia's Indigenous television channel, a part of the SBS network.
Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia ready for Election 2022 | The Point | NITV
Paakindji and Malyangapa man Uncle Owen Whyman is running to become a federal senator for NSW. Whyman launched the Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia from Wilcannia in 2020, with nine First Nations people from across the state. Now, with a Federal Election looming large, there are a number of candidates across NSW and QLD. The Party stands on a platform of Indigenous issues including tackling youth detention, improving regional and remote housing, supporting Indigenous businesses and saving sacred sites. A primary focus for the new political entity is the destruction and mismanagement of the Murray-Darling river or 'Baaka'.
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