The Point - Episode Guide

The Point explores how COVID-19 has brought a new dimension to Reconciliation Week as we mark 20 years since the Corroboree 2000 reconciliation walks where thousands of Australians walked over bridges across the nation in solidarity. We hear from Senator Patrick Dodson about the importance of Reconciliation Week. And we are joined live at the desk by Filmmaker Warwick Thornton who talks to us about his new program ‘The Beach'. Hosted by John Paul Janke and Rachael Hocking.

The Point explores how we have kept our culture and identity strong during the coronavirus pandemic while many of us have been isolating away from County and family. Journalist Keira Jenkins explores connecting with culture whilst learning language at home. Hosted by Ryan Liddle and Shahni Wellington.

The Point examines the impact of coronavirus to the black arts and creative industries across the nation. From stage to screen to dance and entertainment, we explore the path forward for artists in gaining employment and working through the pandemic. Hosted by Rachael Hocking and John Paul Janke.

The Point reflects on the history of black protests in Australia, from the 1938 Day of Mourning to the decades of marching on January 26 and the recent Black Lives Matter rallies. 

Our people have hit the pavement to pressure governments to change policy impacting our lives. 

Hosted by Rachael Hocking and John Paul Janke.

The Point examines the disproportionate number of our people that are imprisoned and the justice system and government policies that are locking us up in increasing numbers. 

Hosted by Rachael Hocking and John Paul Janke.

The Point investigates the road ahead for black businesses and industries beginning to reopen across the nation. 

Journalist Douglas Smith meets a Jirrbal man from Far North Queensland employing over 100 Aboriginal staff in his property services company. 

And we check in on the Indigenous tourism industry recovering from the affects of Coronavirus border closures. 

Hosted by Rachael Hocking and John Paul Janke.

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.

 In this episode of The Point Road Trip, three impressive women meet in top end Capital to discuss the relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and the Police Force.

John Paul Janke visits Hopevale to meet Mayor Bruce Gibson to discuss the early history of the community, the challenges and Bruce's hopes and aspirations for the Hopevale's future.

John Paul Janke returns to Thursday Island to meet Mayor Elsie Seriat and other Indigenous leaders to discuss the challenges that confront Island people and their communities in the region.

In the final episode of The Point Road Trip for 2024, host John Paul Janke brings together a collective of studio guests to discuss the question 'Where are we now, one year on from the Referendum?'

Hosts Rachael Hocking and John Paul Janke sit down with award-winning filmmaker Warwick Thornton for an intimate interview about his most recent work, The Beach. Thornton explains the process of voluntary self-isolation at a beautiful Jilirr beach in WA's Dampier Peninsular region to escape life in the fast lane and the healing power of connection to culture and Country.