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Episode 5: Local governments from across Australia commit to endorsing the Uluru Statement From the Heart
16 February 2023
Architect of the Mayors for the Voice to Parliament Public Statement, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne, joins us to discuss the important role local government has in the forthcoming referendum.
Episode 1: First Nations Voice advocate and campaigner Thomas Mayo speaks out on the Voice to Parliament
28 January 2023
Author, Uluru Statement from the Heart campaigner, Maritime Union Official and Torres Strait Islander Thomas Mayo speaks frankly about a Voice to Parliament.
Darebin Council’s Bundoora Homestead establishes a sought after venue for First Nations contemporary artists
13 September 2022
Aboriginal artists are a national treasure, but many of us may not be aware of their contributions to contemporary Australian art.
First Nations on Victorian Councils
5 October 2021
Greg James is one of only two Aboriginal people currently elected to Victorian local government. He talks on CMR (VAN) about challenges, benefits and the need for more Aboriginal councillors.
Building Support for First Nations Women in Government
17 September 2021
FNELA Project Lead, Ngiyampaa, Wiradjuri and Ngemba woman Ashlee Wone joins CMR's Charles Pakana to discuss the need for First Nations women in government
VLGA Continues Your Community, Country And Council
10 July 2021
The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) is continuing its YCCC project to help address the imbalance of First Nations people holding political office in local government.
Aboriginal Victoria Develops and Launches Cultural Heritage Management Training Program
20 November 2020
Aboriginal Victoria's Dr Christina Pavlides talks to CMR about an AV-developed training program in cultural heritage management.
Victorian Local Aboriginal Networks – ensuring First Nations local issues are heard by State Government
16 November 2020
While the Federal Government ignores a First Nations voice to government, the Victorian Local Aboriginal Networks forge ahead in Victoria
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