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Remembering the community spirit of the late Uncle Jack Charles

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 18th October 2022 -  The life of the Aboriginal Elder, author, artist and activist will be honoured in a state funeral service in Melbourne today.

Opinion

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Six points to consider in providing flood recovery support

Natalie Egleton, Monday, 17th October 2022 -  It's a marathon, not a sprint, writes the CEO of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, Natalie Egleton. 
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Government releases plan to end gender-based violence within a generation

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 17th October 2022 -  The new national plan was informed by consultation with governments, experts, advocates and victim-survivors.

Opinion

Govt must fund national plan to end violence against women and children

Hayley Foster, Monday, 17th October 2022 -  National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children aims to end gender-based violence within one generation by stopping the violence before it starts, writes Hayley Foster. 
Seven people with Down syndrome sit in chairs on a stage, wearing red tops and black pants. The performance name, Analects of Aliveness, is written on the bottom of the picture.

Emotion21 dancers reveal inner selves at Fringe

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 14th October 2022 -  Dance group Emotion21 will share their personal stories in an intimate Fringe fest performance.
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Private sector interested in social housing, but there are risks involved

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Friday, 14th October 2022 -  Taking a multi-sector approach may offer a critical helping hand in the development of social and affordable housing, new research suggests.
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Victoria likely to have Treaty framework before election

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 12th October 2022 -  In an exclusive opinion column for Pro Bono News, Aunty Geraldine Atkinson confirms she expects Victoria’s treaty framework to be released in the next fortnight, before Victoria enters caretaker mode ahead of the state election.

Opinion

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We have a Voice, we have Truth, now Treaty is very much within our reach 

Geraldine Atkinson, Wednesday, 12th October 2022 -  We are on the cusp of a historic agreement with the state government that will establish the framework and process to empower Traditional Owners of Country to start negotiating Treaties as soon as next year, writes Aunty Geraldine Atkinson. 
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How ‘yindyamarra’ informed a business acquisition

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Wednesday, 12th October 2022 -  First Nations tech company Visual Dreaming to acquire non-Indigenous organisation Hitnet.

Opinion

Time for a historic investment in young people

Katherine Ellis, Monday, 10th October 2022 -  Youth Affairs Council Victoria CEO Katherine Ellis explains why youth work matters and why it must be funded.
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