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THE VAN POST LIBRARY

This is where you’ll find all the news stories, podcasts and videos created and posted by the Victorian Aboriginal News team.

The “Barkindji Warrior” Promotes Pride

The “Barkindji Warrior” Promotes Pride

Mother of five, world champion martial artist "Barkindji Warrior" Shantelle Thompson speaks with Charles on Victorian Aboriginal News
Victoria Edges Closer to Treaties

Victoria Edges Closer to Treaties

Co-Chair of the FPAV, Marcus Stewart, once again joins Victorian Aboriginal News to provide an update on the Assembly's work
The Crucial Role of Aboriginal Gathering Places

The Crucial Role of Aboriginal Gathering Places

Chair of the Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place, Karen Milward, discusses the crucial role of dedicated gathering places
Kinaway Recognition of Aboriginal Business Excellence

Kinaway Recognition of Aboriginal Business Excellence

The CEO of Kinaway Aboriginal Chamber of Commerce, Scott McCartney, discusses recognition of outstanding Aboriginal businesses
Taungurung Flag Flies High

Taungurung Flag Flies High

For the first time, a Victorian Traditional Owner group has further asserted its sovereignty by flying its own flag
PG Radio? Really Good Radio!

PG Radio? Really Good Radio!

Presenting radio (and video) in manner that's interactive and family friendly, Troy Benjamin started his own brand - Really Good Radio.
FPAV’s Rueben Berg Talks Treaty

FPAV’s Rueben Berg Talks Treaty

Rueben Berg shares what it's like behind the scenes as one of the elected Victorian Aboriginal TOs working towards Treaty/ies in Victoria.
Building Aboriginal Businesses in Victoria

Building Aboriginal Businesses in Victoria

Kinaway CEO Scott McCartney talks openly on CMR (VAN) about the growth and sustainability of Aboriginal businesses across Victoria.
The Role of the FVTOC

The Role of the FVTOC

Paul Paton, CEO of the FVTOC discusses the why, what and wherefore of the Federation and its multiple roles in furthering the rights of all Victorian TOs and groups.
Aboriginal-Owned Cooee Cafe

Aboriginal-Owned Cooee Cafe

In Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula, Aboriginal-owned and -operated Cooee Cafe keeps its doors open for business despite a disastrous environment for the catering and hospitality industry.
The need in Treaty For An Elders’ Voice

The need in Treaty For An Elders’ Voice

Gunditjmara Elders Aunty Charmaine Clarke and Uncle Rob Lowe talk about the work ahead in developing, the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria's Elders' Voice.
Victorian Treaty Update July 2021

Victorian Treaty Update July 2021

As the FPAV continues paving the way forward for treaties between Victorian Aboriginal people and the State Government, we take a look at some of the challenges and successes achieved to date.
University of Melbourne Embarks on Project to Gauge COVID-19 Impact on Victorian Aboriginal Community

University of Melbourne Embarks on Project to Gauge COVID-19 Impact on Victorian Aboriginal Community

Led by Gunai, Yorta Yorta and Gunditjmara man, Alister Thorpe, Lecturer in Indigenous Health, the University of Melbourne appeals for survey responses from across the State
Aboriginal Voices Embedded in Victoria’s Mental Health System

Aboriginal Voices Embedded in Victoria’s Mental Health System

For the first time in history, Aboriginal voices are to be embedded in Victoria's mental health system.
Aboriginal Victoria Develops and Launches Cultural Heritage Management Training Program

Aboriginal Victoria Develops and Launches Cultural Heritage Management Training Program

Aboriginal Victoria's Dr Christina Pavlides talks to CMR about an AV-developed training program in cultural heritage management.
First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Resumes Community Consultations Following Lockdowns

First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria Resumes Community Consultations Following Lockdowns

With Victoria's COVID-19 lockdowns easing, the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria resumes - tentatively - its community consultation work
Victorian Local Aboriginal Networks – ensuring First Nations local issues are heard by State Government

Victorian Local Aboriginal Networks – ensuring First Nations local issues are heard by State Government

While the Federal Government ignores a First Nations voice to government, the Victorian Local Aboriginal Networks forge ahead in Victoria
Statewide Gathering of Aboriginal Men Aimed at Support and Identifying Opportunities

Statewide Gathering of Aboriginal Men Aimed at Support and Identifying Opportunities

Dardi Munwurro Community Development Manager Coree Thorpe talks on Connection Matters Radio about the forthcoming statewide Aboriginal men's gathering event
Victorian Treaty – Eight Months On

Victorian Treaty – Eight Months On

Eight months into its first term, the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria is making great headway towards Treaty/ies in Victoria.
Protect Culture and Heritage

Protect Culture and Heritage

Pushing concerns of COVID aside for just a while, 850 people have tuned in to a crucial Caring for Country livestreamed event in Victoria.
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