Tag: Indigenous
Calls for action at Maffra Secondary College after racist bullying of students
Stefan Bradley
THE Department of Education (DOE) and Maffra Secondary College say they are working to build the school's understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal histories...
‘Yes’ campaign now in full swing
Tom Parry
MOMENTUM is gathering for a 'Yes' vote at the upcoming federal referendum, despite recent polls suggesting that support is waning.
Later this year, Australians...
First all-Indigenous crew becomes an official CFA brigade
LAKE Tyers Aboriginal Trust (LTAT) station will officially become a CFA brigade in its own right following representation from the dedicated community who've protected...
Community celebrates NAIDOC
Tom Parry
PROUD members of the Gunaikurnai community and their supporters gathered on Monday (July 3) to mark NAIDOC Week.
A flag-raising ceremony was hosted by...
Lake Tyers a survivor, always will be an Indigenous home
Tom Parry
This story contains the names of Indigenous people who have died. Both are respectfully used with the permission of the family of the...
Ramahyuck’s 2023 Sorry Day service
Tom Parry
RAMAHYUCK District Aboriginal Corporation has acknowledged National Sorry Day with a service of remembrance and morning tea.
A crowd of over 50 people gathered...
First Peoples’ Assembly welcomes Treaty investment
THE First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria last week welcomed the $138 million investment in the Treaty process over four years in the State Budget,...
Princes Hwy East upgrade Aboriginal employment
IN a major boost to local jobs, the Princes Highway East Upgrade has more than tripled its Aboriginal employment target on the upgrade's Kilmany...
Candidate nominations open for Treaty Elections
NOMINATIONS are now open for Traditional Owners of Country in Victoria to stand as candidates for the second term of the First Peoples' Assembly...
Highlighting opportunities for Indigenous businesses in offshore wind
OFFSHORE wind developer Star of the South has joined forces with Kinaway Chamber of Commerce to connect Victorian Indigenous businesses to new opportunities in...
Enrolment increase in First Nations voters
UPDATED Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) estimates show that an additional 21,000 Indigenous Australians have enrolled to vote between the end of June 2022 to...
Wealthy Wurruk exhibition
FOR the past three weeks, a Melbourne gallery has been proudly displaying the work of First Nations artist Richard Young.
The display, titled Wealthy Wurruk,...
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Police Beat: December 11 2024
Glenmaggie burglary
POLICE are investigating a burglary in Glenmaggie, which happened sometime between November 27 and December 6.
It is believed unknown offenders entered the Licola...
