Giovanni Torre

Australia

Journalist, Editor and Photographer at Freelance

Editor at NIT (National Indigenous Times)

Pi un munnu megghiu. Photography: @ giovanni_torre_x

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Articles

Onslow Iron digs deep for economic, community impac...

1 week ago | theibr.com.au | Zak Kirkup |Giovanni Torre |Dechlan Brennan

Mineral Resources (MinRes) has long established itself as one of Australia's leading mining and services companies. Founded in 1993, the company has built a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence and delivering large-scale projects that contribute to the nation's economic development. Today, MinRes' mining services and commodities businesses are also driving Indigenous engagement and economic empowerment.
Baker's dozen of laughs wins Deadly Funny 2025

1 week ago | nit.com.au | Joseph Guenzler |Giovanni Torre |Phoebe Blogg

Gamilaroi man Dhinawan Baker has won the 2024 Deadly Funny National Grand Final held on Monday 14 April at Arts Centre Melbourne. The event, part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, was hosted by comedian Mr Kevin Kropinyeri and featured performances by 2024 winners Tyson Walker and Kalah Lovegrove, 2022 winner Ms Janty Blair, and US guest Channel Ali.
First Nations author's tears of joy at her work's impact on children

1 week ago | nit.com.au | Giovanni Torre |Dechlan Brennan |Callan Morse |Joseph Guenzler

Tylissa Elisara has shed tears of joy at children's reactions to her middle-grade novel about a reclusive hairy-nosed wombat from the 55th burrow of Bushland Avenue, Kangaroo Island. Ms Elisara, who is of Narungga, Kaurna and Adnyamathanha descent, wrote Wurrtoo: The Wombat Who Fell in Love with the Sky for her now-teenage son, Jaxon, to instil a sense of pride in his First Nations heritage. At Jaxon's urging to have it published, she applied for and won a black&write! Writing Fellowship.
Essential care boost in the NT with $25 million in TAFE funding

1 week ago | nit.com.au | Dechlan Brennan |Joseph Guenzler |Giovanni Torre

More than $25 million will be committed by the federal and NT governments to increase the training capability in essential health care services, with a focus on aged care, birthing, children's healthcare, and mental health care. The announcement on Tuesday to "turbocharge" the Regional and Remote Essential Care Services (RRECS) Centre of Excellence through Charles Darwin University and Batchelor Institute in Central Australia will see $20.1 million invested by the two governments.
SA Police appeal for help to find missing Indigenous girl

1 week ago | nit.com.au | Joseph Guenzler |Dechlan Brennan |Giovanni Torre

Police are calling for public assistance to help locate a missing 14-year-old girl named Naomi. She was last seen in Noarlunga about 8.30pm and later in Adelaide's CBD around 9pm on Monday 24 March. Naomi is described as Aboriginal, 175cm tall, medium build, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was wearing a black hooded jumper, black shorts and black shoes. She is also known as Sharon.
Canadian Indigenous voters face complex choice ahead of federal election

1 week ago | nit.com.au | Joseph Guenzler |Dechlan Brennan |Giovanni Torre

For many Indigenous people, deciding whether to vote in the upcoming Canadian election remains a complex and personal decision. Chadwick Cowie, an assistant professor of political science at the University of Toronto Scarborough and a member of the Hiawatha First Nation, said the impact of the Indigenous vote is clear, but participation is not guaranteed. "We can impact the vote, it's whether or not we choose to," Mr Cowie said.
34 years after the Royal Commission, Indigenous deaths in custody continue to rise

1 week ago | nit.com.au | Dechlan Brennan |Giovanni Torre

34 years after the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, First Nations people continue to be "disproportionately represented" in Australia's prison system. Tuesday marked the 34th anniversary of the Royal Commission (RCIADIC) bringing down its findings.
Photo emerges of Jacinta Price in 'MAGA' hat shortly after distancing herself from Trump

1 week ago | nit.com.au | Giovanni Torre |Dechlan Brennan |Joseph Guenzler

One day after saying her use of the phrase "make Australia great again" was not a reference to US President Donald Trump, a photo of Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price wearing a 'Make American Great Again' cap emerged. Guardian Australia published the image on Sunday after the Opposition spokesperson for Indigenous policy said her vow to make Australia great again was not an ode to President Trump.
'After the Rain': Artists announced for 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial

2 weeks ago | nit.com.au | Phoebe Blogg |Giovanni Torre

Contemporary First Nations artists from across the country will present 10 new immersive projects for After the Rain at December's 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial. After the Rain will feature 10 large-scale, multi-disciplinary installations which celebrate inter-generational legacies and cultural warriors of the past, present and future.
Celebrating Black Excellence: The 2025 Aurizon Indigenous Achievement Award at the NT Young Achiever Awards

2 weeks ago | nit.com.au | Nicole Brown |Dechlan Brennan |Joseph Guenzler |Giovanni Torre

The Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards are more than just a celebration—they are a powerful platform that recognises and amplifies the voices of young leaders shaping the future of the NT. Among the prestigious categories, the Aurizon Indigenous Achievement Award stands out as a beacon of Black excellence, leadership, and innovation, highlighting the remarkable contributions of First Nations youth who are making a difference in their communities.