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This is where you’ll find all the news stories, podcasts and videos created and posted by the Victorian Aboriginal News team. If you’re after the Central News Service, which carries all media announcements from across Victoria, then please click here.
How an Egyptian-born retired RAAF Flight Sergeant has been fighting for nearly 20 years for the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander service personnel
We speak to historian Peter Bakker to dig down in history and discover the truth around the story of 50 Black trackers left behind in South Africa after the Boer War.
Continuing our coverage for day 3 of the FPAV’s Statewide Treaty Gathering in the leadup to the historic State Treaty to be negotiated later this year.
A joint presentation by Professor Andrew Gunstone (National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice) and VAN's Charles Pakana on reconciliation post the referendum.
We continue our up-to-date coverage of the events and presentations at the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria's statewide Treaty gathering in Geelong.
Commencing our coverage of the final Statewide Treaty Conference in the leadup to the historic Victorian statewide Treaty with the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria
We continue our yarning with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Dave Wandin about the history and future of the Coranderrk Aboriginal mission.
Series 2 of the VAN Leader Tapes given the green light thanks to the very generous support of the NED Foundation.
In this extended episode, Charles speaks with Wurundjeri woi-wurrung Elder Uncle Dave Wandin about the true history of the Coranderrk mission.
In this far-reaching interview, Dr Michelle Evans delivers insight into indigenous business from the perspectives of the business owner and prospective purchaser.
Aboriginal community on Dja Dja Wurrung Country set to receive significantly increased medical health care services thanks to a new BDAC medical facility in Bendigo
In this video Uncle Herb Patten passes on some of his recollections and words of advice to the emerging Aboriginal leaders who will help to shape the future.
Sophie Kahl, VAN's Partnerships and Special Projects Manager proves time and time again to be the backbone of VAN partnerships and funding.
We catch up with Thomas Mayo nearly four months after the referendum to discuss “where to from here?” and gaining greater awareness of key issues.
Earlier this year, Sky News commentator Andrew Bolt launched an attack on Wurundjeri Elder Aunty Diane Kerr. We fact-checked his commentary and respond accordingly!
Following the referendum, many have claimed that anti-Aboriginal sentiments are on the rise. Prof. Andrew Gunstone experienced this first-hand when he was boo’d off stage during a presentation on 26 Jan.
VAN Founder Charles Pakana urges support for Treaty at a gathering at Flemington on the 26th of January 2024.
With "cultural safety" being bandied around everywhere, we hear from two highly experienced cultural safety trainers and advocates, as well as Rev. Uncle Glenn Loughrey returns.
Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Treaty and First Nations, talks about the government's treaty preparation; and Uncle Rodney Carter, one of the two co-Chairs of the Assembly's Elders Voice.
To commemorate the return of culturally important William Barak artwork, VAN Talks attends the special unveiling at the State Library of Victoria.