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First Nations artwork welcomes community to future Hume Tech School
At the entrance to Kangan Institute's future Hume Tech School, a new First Natio...
Phoebe Blogg 12 Jun 2026
Grants support First Nations participation in Victorian sports carnivals and pathway programs
The latest round of grants to support First Nations athletes and sides to compet...
Jarred Cross 2 Jun 2026
Indigenous centrepiece of Geelong waterfront precinct complete
Construction of Nyaal Banyul — a major centrepiece of Geelong's landmark $676 mi...
David Prestipino 17 Mar 2026
Victorian apology undercut by policies driving Aboriginal children into care and youth justice
While this week's Parliamentary apology to First Peoples is a "historic step," V...
Dechlan Brennan 11 Dec 2025
Analysis: A historic apology delivered under the weight of 190 years — but will real change occur?
Gough Whitlam pouring sand into Vincent Lingiari's hands in 1975. Bob Hawke at t...
Dechlan Brennan 9 Dec 2025
'Poorpa Yanyeen Meerreeng': Scenic Victorian trail officially opened, named using traditional language

A trail through Victoria's west has officially been opened, acknowledging the area's First Peoples and their connection to the land others are invited to experience in its traditional name. The 19.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Nov 27, 2025
Funding boost aims to ease costs for Indigenous Victorian athletes

The Victorian Government has opened a new round of the state's Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program to support Indigenous athletes with uniforms, equipment, travel and participation costs acro...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 14, 2025
Analysis: Victorian Liberals opposing Treaty without an alternative does nothing to close the gap

The Victorian Liberals' vow to oppose Treaty, framed as a rejection of it being the "best way to close the gap," is both disingenuous and misleading.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 29, 2025
Victoria's tougher bail laws labelled dangerous by Indigenous and legal groups

A coalition of Indigenous and legal organisations has criticised Victoria's proposed second tranche of bail reforms, calling it a politically motivated "tough on crime" response that targets marginali...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 6, 2025
Applications open for Aboriginal sport participation grants

Victoria's Indigenous athletes are being encouraged to apply for support through the latest round of the Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program, which offers funding for uniforms, equipment, tra...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jul 4, 2025
Greens back, Liberals attack Vic Government's plan for permanent First Peoples' Assembly

The Victorian Greens have thrown their support behind a permanent First Peoples' Assembly."This is a landmark moment for Victoria, driven by the strength and vision of First Nations communities fighti...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jul 4, 2025
Nine Indigenous leaders inducted into Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll

The significant contributions of nine First Nations leaders have been recognised through the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll. The induction ceremony for the nine honourees was held at Melbourne's Art...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Jun 17, 2025
Fight brews over state treaty as key talks loom

A stoush is brewing over who will get final sign off on Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal people on the eve of the start of negotiations.

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Callum Godde Nov 14, 2024
Exclusive: Indigenous-owned energy company secures supply contract for Victoria's biggest road project

Australia's first Indigenous-owned retail energy provider is set to power Victoria's biggest road project. Yurringa Energy, established in 2018 to be Australia's first First Nations-owned and operated...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Oct 25, 2024
Birrarung water returned to Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Traditional Owners

The Victorian Government is returning water from the Birrarung (Yarra River) to Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung Traditional Owners, delivering important cultural values and ongoing connections to land and wate...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 21, 2024
Truth commission could reset, restore nation's history

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must lead a federal truth-telling process, an inquiry has been told. To ensure its effectiveness, a truth-telling commission must have cultural authority a...

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Keira Jenkins Oct 15, 2024
Education and cultural support for Nalderun students

Indigenous secondary students will receive one-on-one education and cultural learnings after a $20,000 grant to Nalderun Education Aboriginal Corporation.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Jul 27, 2024
How blockchain can bolster native food businesses

Around 70 bush food practitioners have explored the potential for blockchain technology to help track and sell native foods and grow their businesses.

David Prestipino David Prestipino Feb 28, 2024
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