"Every truth told helps restore our rightful place as sovereign peoples who, despite everything, have maintained our connection to culture, Country and community." - Yoorrook Deputy Chair, Sue-Anne Hunter
In Victoria 2024 has been a remarkable year, filled with powerful moments.
Through Yoorrook Justice Commission, in submissions and at hearings, people have shared truths that expose the devastating impacts of colonisation to First Peoples, from land dispossession to Stolen Generations, to systemic racism in education, health and child protection.
Non-First Nations witnesses have acknowledged historical wrongs and Yoorrook has documented the impact of intergenerational trauma, highlighting how policies continue to shape present realities.
In 2025, Yoorrook will continue to share the truths gathered over the past three years and make recommendations to reform the systems which continue to cause harm and injustice to First Peoples.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Calls for River Connectivity Rules as Fish Kill Fears Grow
Indications are that the community could be in for another summer of mass fish kills in the Lower Darling/Baaka River.
MEDIA RELEASE: Dutton needs to listen to Gippsland locals and Australian scientists and ditch nukes
"The Coalition’s nuclear fantasy ... ignores the fact that the Latrobe Valley community is already leading the way towards a clean, renewable future."
https://t.co/dzmUerkssb
🌡️ Too hot in summer, ❄️ too cold in winter—Victorian renters are paying the price for energy-inefficient homes.
@ANIKALegal's report reveals the health, financial, and wellbeing toll of dodgy rentals, and offers bold solutions: https://t.co/UJarDc4nr5
This week, Federal Parliament has been in Vic holding hearings into nuclear power ...
From Traralgon to Melbourne CBD, hundreds of community members have rallied to make it clear that Victorians want a nuclear-free future!
No-one should be vilified for standing up for Country.
In the face of racist attacks, Monica Morgan + Yorta Yorta continue to protect Barmah Forest National Park. It continues decades of powerful resistance + successful protest from Yorta Yorta people ✊
https://t.co/unwUclTR1I
This week, we're supporting @EnviroVic (one of our co-owners) in their electrification week of action. Electrification is not a simple market choice, especially for renters.
Check EV's feeds to see how you can get in involved to make structural change!
MEDIA RELEASE: Today an alliance of community and environment groups will rally in Traralgon against the LNP's proposal to bring nuclear reactors to the Latrobe Valley.
Get the full details below ⬇️ https://t.co/YnQvUDfj6B
MEDIA RELEASE: One year on, Restoring Our Rivers Act revives hope for a healthier #MurrayDarling
Read the full statement from @save_MDB below ⬇️ @tanya_plibersek@AlboMP
https://t.co/VjwwgHHHAa
"... the best solution is still to stick with the trajectory of helping households get off gas and helping them with the up-front cost of switching from old, ducted gas systems to efficient electric ones"
Get the detail 📰 >> https://t.co/uF0aoRgtzb
"The bottom line is this is a polluting and expensive project. It's too close to schools, it's too close to homes."
Watch the video 📹>>
https://t.co/du8UusUqaW
Top story on ABC Victoria rn — Geelong community and environment groups want renewable energy investment, not a massive polluting gas terminal https://t.co/du8UusTSlo @LilyDAmbrosioMP@SonyaKilkenny@CCouzensMP EllaGeorgeMP AlisonMarchantMP @s_mansfieldMP