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Ignorance? Racism? Or just another silly duffer who believes the world is flat?

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.
VAN and 3KND sign a six-month memorandum of understanding on broadcasting of VAN content

VAN and 3KND sign a six-month memorandum of understanding on broadcasting of VAN content

After nearly three years "off air", Victorian Aboriginal News enters into a new memorandum of understanding with Aboriginal radio station 3KND.
Our hit music program, Sixties Sojourn, returns to 3KND

Our hit music program, Sixties Sojourn, returns to 3KND

All the best music from the decade that gave the world nothing less than the very best of music - the 60s. Hosted by VAN's Charles Pakana.
A discussion on the progress towards reconciliation post the 2023 referendum

A discussion on the progress towards reconciliation post the 2023 referendum

A joint presentation by Professor Andrew Gunstone (National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice) and VAN's Charles Pakana on reconciliation post the referendum.
Partner: The NED Foundation – providing critical funding for the VAN Leader Tapes project

Partner: The NED Foundation – providing critical funding for the VAN Leader Tapes project

Series 2 of the VAN Leader Tapes given the green light thanks to the very generous support of the NED Foundation.
Our incredible Partnerships and Special Projects Manager, Sophie

Our incredible Partnerships and Special Projects Manager, Sophie

Sophie Kahl, VAN's Partnerships and Special Projects Manager proves time and time again to be the backbone of VAN partnerships and funding.
VAN’s Charles Pakana calls for Treaty supporters to learn from the 2023 Referendum campaign

VAN’s Charles Pakana calls for Treaty supporters to learn from the 2023 Referendum campaign

VAN Founder Charles Pakana urges support for Treaty at a gathering at Flemington on the 26th of January 2024.
Are YOU tuned in? The new Victorian Aboriginal News VAN Talks podcast.

Are YOU tuned in? The new Victorian Aboriginal News VAN Talks podcast.

Building on the work put into producing the highly successful Referendum 23 Tapes podcast, we're at it again. This time, with the new VAN Talks podcast.
Living in and working from “Violet” the van, a 2019 Ford Transit

Living in and working from “Violet” the van, a 2019 Ford Transit

This is my home, my office and my transportation. According to government I'm considered "homeless" but I'm never more at home than being on the road.
The genesis of Victorian Aboriginal News – when, where and why it started

The genesis of Victorian Aboriginal News – when, where and why it started

It all started with a simple half-hour Aboriginal current affairs radio program running three times a week. I had no idea it would become a life mission.
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