Aboriginal young people from Geelong to Portland have joined in the fun at Geelong Football Club’s two day Gathering Camp, part of the Club’s commitment to closing the gap. The Gathering covers health, wellbeing, culture and identity and is supported by community Leaders and Elders,..

The touring exhibition of the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll was today officially launched by Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Natalie Hutchins, at Wyndham Vale Library. The Honour Roll formally recognises Aboriginal people who have made a significant contribution to the community and the state. The Honour..

Despite denying attempts to cut Victorians’ penalty rates, Federal Minister for Employment, Eric Abetz, has announced yet another federal inquiry into the issue. Mr Abetz said the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Employment would be asked to look into ‘inhibitors to employment..

The Andrews Labor Government has today acted to ensure that local residents are not disadvantaged by the upcoming separation of Sunbury from Hume. Minister for Local Government, Natalie Hutchins said the split, initially scheduled to occur by 1 July this year, would be delayed by twelve months..

The Andrews Labor Government will work with the Gippsland community to address insecure work and exploitation in the labour hire industry. Minister for Industrial Relations, Natalie Hutchins, will tonight reaffirm the Labor Government’s commitment at the Gippsland Trades and Labour Council’s annual Labour Day Dinner..

Victorians are being encouraged to nominate young Aboriginal achievers for this year’s Ricci Marks Award. Nominations are now open for the award, which recognises the achievements and aspirations of young Aboriginal people in training, education, arts, sport, culture and community leadership. The award is named..

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Dr Alf Bamblett. A proud Yorta Yorta, Bangerang and Wiradjuri man, Uncle Alf will be remembered as a pioneer and committed Leader and Elder of the Victorian Aboriginal community. Uncle Alf grew up on..

Victorian residents and ratepayers can have their say on their local council’s performance as part of the 2015 Community Satisfaction Survey. The telephone survey seeks opinion on four main criteria, including council’s overall performance, community consultation, advocacy and customer service. Minister for Local Government, Natalie..

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Natalie Hutchins, has congratulated the Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation (Wadawurrung) on evaluating more than 250 Cultural Heritage Management Plans in just six years. Cultural Heritage Management Plans assess the potential impact of a proposed activity on Aboriginal cultural heritage and manage how..

A Fair Work Ombudsman inquiry has revealed employment practices under the previous Liberal Government risked breaching federal workplace laws. The Ombudsman investigation found “a connection” between the Liberals’ so-called Sustainable Government Initiative and practices which risked breaching the Fair Work Act. The Ombudsman found that..