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Burras are premiers By Alex Wood After 19 years, the Warburton-Millgrove Senior Mens are Division One Premiers. After what was truly a thrilling match, the Burras came out on top beating Seville 6.16-52 - 6.12-48. Brock Caneva won Best On Ground after a stunning performance, with a decisive fourth quarter goal which would edge the Burras ahead of Seville, securing the win. Taking place at the Yarra Glen Recreation Reserve on Saturday 13 September, the atmosphere was buzzing with anticipation as the football game commenced. After a heart-wrenching loss to Healesville in last season’s Grand Final, the boys charged onto the field, fuelled by a mix of determination and hope. With a four point lead, the siren sounded, but the crowd was so loud that they barely heard the end of the match. Seeing all the players drop to their knees in relief made it clear that the Burras had secured the victory. Read more on page 35
The celebrations have continued well into Monday for the Burras. (Gary Sissons: 503146)
Encouraging step By Callum Ludwig Victoria is the first state in Australia to table a treaty in its Parliament in a move welcomed by mob across the state. Widely expected to pass with the support of the Greens and other crossbenchers, the Statewide Treaty Bill will expand and enshrine the existing First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria and is set to hand decision-making power and responsibility to the democratically elected members of the assembly.
Education is a big focus of the treaty, with truth-telling of First Nations history to be incorporated into the Victorian curriculum, while the assembly will also have the power to establish its own First Peoples’ Institute to close the gap in tertiary education. The First Peoples’ Assembly will be responsible for getting out into communities to conduct truth-telling and gather stories as well as for leading the Aboriginal Community Infrastructure Fund, Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll and NAIDOC Week.
Other colonial countries like New Zealand (Aotearoa), the United States and Canada (Turtle Island) have long-established treaties while Norway, Sweden, Finland, Greenland and Japan also have treaties established with their indigenous people. The Victorian Opposition Leader Brad Battin announced at the end of June that the Liberals and Nationals would not support treaty in parliament and told ABC News Breakfast on 10 September that we need to seek a ‘genuine alternative.’
Wurundjeri man and indigenous studies professor Dr Andrew Peters said the commitment from the State Government is both unprecedented and very welcome by Aboriginal communities. “It’s a very exciting step for Aboriginal people in the state, particularly those who continue to live with the legacy of colonisation in many areas, it’s a clear indication that the Victorian government is listening to its Aboriginal people and its history,” he said. Turn to page 4 to read the full article
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