19 October 2026
Understanding the use – and over use – of the Acknowledgement of Country
Wurundjeri Elder and lore man Uncle Bill Nicholson speaks on the program about the Acknowledgement of Country - its uses and occasional over uses
15 October 2026
It’s time Australia recognised a shared history of often brutal “settlement” and expansion
Filmmaker Rachel Perkins unpacks Australia’s brutal frontier wars, revealing how a foundational conflict over land and resources shaped the nation. She discusses historical archives, government complicity, and the path toward national truth-telling.
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12 October 2026
Start learning about First Nations cultures without the fear of offending
Cultural educator Thane Garvey explores the complexities of shared Australian culture, addressing non-Indigenous fears, the importance of respectful engagement, and the vital role of education in preserving First Nations heritage.
5 October 2026
The revival of cultural burning practices to remediate Country and help mitigate disasters
Traditional Owners in Victoria are reawakening ancient cultural burning practices to restore landscape health, protect biodiversity, and mitigate wildfire risks through community-led land management and self-determination.
1 October 2026
Implementing First Nations knowledge to heal country
Holmesglen Institute and Trust for Nature offer a First Nations-led Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management, empowering mob to care for Country, restore native biodiversity, and lead environmental self-determination.
28 September 2026
It’s time for Australia to acknowledge historic atrocities
New research shows over two million people lived across Australia pre-invasion, shattering colonial myths and underscoring the urgent need for genuine truth-telling and historical accountability.
24 September 2026
First Nations star knowledge predates Western astrophysics by millennia
Astrophysicist Professor Duane Hamacher explores First Nations development and use of astronomy, revealing tens of thousands of years of sophisticated science well outdating Western astrophysics.
21 September 2026
Reclaiming cultural heritage through proper consent frameworks
Existing Australian intellectual property laws fail to safeguard Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property. Dr Terri Janke outlines why true consultation, consent, and True Tracks principles are vital for protecting Blak knowledge.
17 September 2026
Media leader urges all Australians to engage with Blak media
National Indigenous Times COO Alexander Wolf discusses expanding into Victoria, combatting online misinformation, protecting First Nations journalists, and why mainstream engagement with Blak media is vital for community self-determination.
11 September 2026
First Nations creatives given safe spaces through Blak and Bright
Skye Cusack discusses how Blak and Bright supports First Nations storytellers year-round through publishing partnerships, digital commissions, education initiatives, and industry advocacy to ensure cultural safety and fair remuneration.
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19 October 2026
Kicking it off at Baynton Sidonia Landcare First Nations Learning Group
Travelling north from Naarm, the VAN Speaks team met up with an incredibly engaged and well-informed group of Reconciliation activists.
15 July 2026
Professor Andrew Gunstone joins VAN as inaugural Reconciliation Advisor
Internationally renowned Reconciliation advocate and academic, Professor Andrew Gunstone, joins Victorian Aboriginal News to spearhead our work - editorially and in advocacy - in the reconciliation space.
1 June 2026
A third generation Aboriginal journalist emerges at Victorian Aboriginal News
Third generation Aboriginal journalist Karina Wells joins Victorian Aboriginal News as trainee journalist, producer and media editor.
4 July 2024
Ignorance? Racism? Or just another silly duffer who believes the world is flat?
As a small independent Aboriginal media concern we’re used to racist feedback. But when it verges on the conspiracy theory side of things, ya gotta scratch your head.
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