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Join in on the 2026 Walk for National Truth-Telling – Travis Lovett speaks exclusively to VAN
He's at it again - this time nationally! Travis Lovett, who led the Victorian Walk for Truth in 2025 is about to embark upon a National Walk for Truth from Melbourne to the Federal Parliament House
Treaty and First Nations Minister, Natalie Hutchins MP, speaks frankly about Treaty with Victorian Aboriginal News
Barely three days out from her resignation from Cabinet, Natalie Hutchins MP, Minister for Treaty and First Nations shares her insights and experiences with Victorian Aboriginal News
First Nations story-telling carries culture and lore
Increasingly - and fortunately - a new age of "digital" story-telling professionals are emerging to ensure stories are protected from the ravages of time. VAN catches up with one such story-teller, Yorta Yorta and Woi-wurrung man Mark Thomson.
Victorian Traditional Owners call for critical minerals mining agreements with State Government
As the need and demand for critical minerals increases, we catch up with the CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owners Cooperation, Kaley Nicholson, about the state government dragging its heels on reaching agreements with Traditional Owners across the state.
The Point’s JP Janke shares insights into disinformation and misinformation – impact and actions
With misinformation and disinformation ever on the increase, we speak about this with leading First Nations journalist, NITV's John Paul (JP) Janke.
Reconciliation challenges in the regions – the Shepparton Regional Reconciliation Group
We yarn with Dierdre Robertson, co-convener of the Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group and gain an insight into reconciliation in what many consider to be a "redneck" region of Victoria.
Beyond statewide Treaty – understanding the mechanics of Victorian local Treaties
Treaty Authority member, Biripi woman Duean White talks with VAN about local Treaties, and what local governments and organisations can do to better understand and prepare for them
Blackfire well and truly back in action and highlighting the power of Blak rock
We catch up with the resurgent - and refreshed - iconic Naarm-based Blak rock group Blackfire co-founder and songwriter, Grant Hansen. Blak rock is as strong as ever! (Audio includes three song tracks)
First Nations businesses urged to exploit lucrative export markets
We catch up with Austrade's first Head of Indigenous Engagement and Export, Yuin woman Melanie Harris, to discuss First Nations businesses making heading in international trade
From being taken from family and home by police to working with VicPol – Aunty Evajo Edwards
Stolen Generations survivor Aunty Evajo Edwards shares her experiences - and aspirations - as an Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer with Victoria Police
The final part of our deep dive into Treaty legislation with Assembly Co-Chair Rueben Berg
The third and final part of our extended interview with Assembly Co-Chair Rueben Berg, deep diving into the Victorian Treaty Legislation and proposed Treaty itself.
Continuing (part 2) of our deep-dive into Treaty with Rueben Berg
In part two of this extended interview we continue our deep-dive into Treaty and Treaty legislation with First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria co-Chair Rueben Berg.
Victorian Treaty – a deep dive into the legislation and proposed Treaty with Rueben Berg
Victorian Aboriginal News was to interview co-Chair Rueben Berg for a deep dive into the Victorian Treaty Legislation and proposed Treaty. This is part one of a three-part extended exclusive interview, recorded just days before the legislation was passed in the Victorian Parliament's lower house.
Clothing the Gaps encourages people to wear their values and start conversations
So just who's behind the merch-with-a-message powerhouse Clothing The Gaps? We catch up with co-founder of the company, Gunditjmara woman Laura Thompson
Empowerment of young people in local governments across Australia
A bit out of our normal wheelhouse, this interview focuses on young people (11-17 years old) across Australia being elected to "Youth Councils" and influencing their local communities
Lifting the curtain on the early days of the modern Victorian Treaty process
Ex-Victorian Treaty Advancement Commissioner, Aunty Jill Gallagher, looks back at the challenges facing the Treaty process during the formation of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.
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