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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.
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.
As we kick off our program of visits to all the Gathering Places across Victoria, we head down to Bunurong Country and visit a "home by the sea".
Can VALGS replace Reconciliation Action Plans for Victorian local governments? We speak about this with Jason Mifsud, a VALGS key architect.
Throughout her life Aunty Jill Gallagher has experienced a raft of challenges that have shaped her as one of Victoria's most recognised and respected leaders.
Appointed a Yoorrook Commissioner in early 2023, Kerrupmara/ Gunditjmara man Travis Lovett discusses the latest round of investigations - into land, sky and waters.
Sue-Anne Hunter never aspired to leadership, but it found her nonetheless and has positioned her as an inspirational and influential Victorian Aboriginal leader.
In July 2023, Uncle Alan Thorpe was named Victoria’s NAIDOC Male Elder of the Year. He joins us to speak about his work and aspirations for Dardi Munwurro and community.
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.
With Assembly 2.0 firmly in place, we take a deep dive with Assembly co-chairs Ngarra Murray and Rueben Berg into where Victoria is currently positioned with regard to a statewide Treaty.
We initiate a series of discussions about Reconciliation in Victoria, starting with internationally renowned Reconciliation expert, Professor Andrew Gunstone.
Self-determination in Victoria is significantly more than a pipe dream. Gunditjmara man Rueben Berg casts light on the reality.
Just what’s needed to promote Blak businesses through procurement and supporting business leadership
Dr Michelle Evans joins host Charles Pakana to discuss First Nations procurement policies and indigenous business leadership
Join us for episode six of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporation's podcast as we talk about bush tucker as more than just food.
On the morning after Australia voted No to a Voice to Parliament, the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria held a press conference with a strong message of moving forward.