Guest Curator Aaron Fa'Aoso selects his SBS On Demand favourites

To celebrate NITV's 10th Anniversary we invited the host of 'Strait to the Plate' to share his top picks.

(L-R) Lil J and Big Cuz, Going Places with Ernie Dingo, True Colours, Strait to the Plate Source: SBS

Little J & Big Cuz

The Logie award-winning children series follows the lives of two kids, their nanna, and dog as they learn about culture, the importance of community and saltwater, desert and freshwater country. Featuring an all-star cast with Miranda Tapsell and Deborah Mailman as Little J and Big Cuz and Ningali Lawford-Wolf as Nanna. The series has also been translated into Indigenous languages.

Little J & Big Cuz seasons 1 & 2 (season 2 available until 9/1/2023) are now streaming at SBS On Demand.

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Little J & Big Cuz

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adventure

G

series • 

adventure

G

Going Places With Ernie Dingo

In this captivating series Ernie Dingo explores Australia’s most iconic destinations, and lesser-known corners, meeting traditional owners and others who live and work in these amazing places. Across four seasons, Ernie has visited everywhere from popular destinations such as Kakadu to Kangaroo Island to small communities such as Yirrkala. During his travels, he meets local Elders, artists, musicians and more. 

The full four seasons of Going Places with Ernie Dingo are streaming now at SBS On Demand.

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Going Places with Ernie Dingo

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documentary

PG

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documentary

PG

The Australian Wars

Most Australian towns feature a memorial to the war dead: there are 10,000 across the country. But what of the bloody battles fought on this land, in our longest running war that established the Australian nation? In this landmark three-part documentary series, filmmaker Rachel Perkins journeys across the country, to give voice to the story of The Australian Wars. Once given voice, it will change the narrative of our nation. 

The Australian Wars is now streaming at SBS On Demand. 

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Episode 1

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57m

M

episode • The Australian Wars • 

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57m

M

True Colours

Detective Toni Alma (Rarriwuy Hick, Wentworth) returns to her hometown to investigate a suspicious car accident. The trouble is getting people to talk to her. Toni must navigate both cultural and Western law to solve the case, alongside her police officer uncle Samuel Alma (Warren H. Williams) and ex-boyfriend Detective Nick Gawler (Luke Arnold). True Colours was filmed on country in the East Macdonnell Ranges – Yeperenye – and also stars Miranda Otto.

True Colours is now streaming at SBS On Demand.

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True Colours

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drama

M

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drama

M

Muhammad Ali

From Sarah Burns, David McMahon and indomitable documentarian Ken Burns, comes this 4-part focus on Muhammad Ali, one of the 20th century’s most indelible figures. A three-time heavyweight boxing champion, Ali enamoured himself to millions around the world, not only for his speed, grace and power in the ring, and his playful boasting and charm outside it, but also for being unabashedly, unconditionally himself. He became a global icon and inspiration.    

Muhammad Ali is now streaming at SBS On Demand. 

Strait To The Plate – season 2

And don't miss season 2 of Strait to the Plate where Aaron Fa’Aoso is our enthusiastic guide to Torres Strait Islander cuisine. Cruising through the exquisite beauty of the hundreds of islands of the Torres Strait, Fa’Aoso is met by locals eager to share their sustainable food-gathering practices that have ensured a thriving community here for tens of thousands of years, and mouth-watering recipes taking in Asian and Papua New Guinean influences. A delicious treat and a window into this majestic part of our nation.

Season 2 of Strait To The Plate premieres exclusively in Australia at SBS On Demand on Thursday 15 December. Dip into season 1 episodes, now streaming.

EXPLORE AARON'S COLLECTION AND MORE PROGRAMS TO CELEBRATE NITV'S 10th ANNIVERSARY AT SBS ON DEMAND