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Check out this online Colonial Sanitation Workshop on 2 July 2026 which may be of interest to the historical archaeologists out there
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November 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Check out this online Colonial Sanitation Workshop on 2 July 2026 which may be of interest to the historical archaeologists out there
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A Conversation piece - HMS Pandora is Australia’s most scientifically excavated shipwreck – yet it still holds secrets theconversation.com/hms-pandora-... #maritimearchaeology /em
HMS Pandora is Australia’s most scientifically excavated shipwreck – yet it still holds secrets
The British Navy’s HMS Pandora struck the Great Barrier Reef around 1791 and sank, taking 35 men with it.
theconversation.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A Conversation piece - HMS Pandora is Australia’s most scientifically excavated shipwreck – yet it still holds secrets theconversation.com/hms-pandora-... #maritimearchaeology /em
Murujuga World Heritage recognition marked with celebration at Burrup Peninsula nit.com.au/24-11-2025/2... #rockart /em
Murujuga World Heritage recognition marked with celebration at Burrup Peninsula
Aboriginal families from across the Pilbara gathered at Hearson's Cove on the Burrup Peninsula, where the bay's afternoon light turns a soft lavender, to mark a moment for which their Elders had…
nit.com.au
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Murujuga World Heritage recognition marked with celebration at Burrup Peninsula nit.com.au/24-11-2025/2... #rockart /em
A newly identified historically significant 17th-century shipwreck survivors camp has been granted special protection under Western Australia's heritage laws www.wa.gov.au/government/m... #ozarch /em
New heritage order protects 370-year-old shipwreck survivors camp | Western Australian Government
A newly identified historically significant 17th-century shipwreck survivors camp has been granted special protection under Western Australia's heritage laws
www.wa.gov.au
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A newly identified historically significant 17th-century shipwreck survivors camp has been granted special protection under Western Australia's heritage laws www.wa.gov.au/government/m... #ozarch /em
A Conversation piece - Australian archaeologists dropped the term ‘Stone Age’ decades ago, and so should you theconversation.com/australian-a... /em
Australian archaeologists dropped the term ‘Stone Age’ decades ago, and so should you
Stone working is one of the most successful technologies used by humans, from 3.3 million years ago to the present day. So don’t think its “primitive”.
theconversation.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
A Conversation piece - Australian archaeologists dropped the term ‘Stone Age’ decades ago, and so should you theconversation.com/australian-a... /em
💬 We’re honoured to announce Dave Johnston-Pitt as a keynote speaker at AAA/AIMA2025!
An advocate for Indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage, Dave’s work bridges Country, community, and practice.
📅 Hear him speak at the conference this year www.aaaconference.com.au/keynote-spea... #AAA48
An advocate for Indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage, Dave’s work bridges Country, community, and practice.
📅 Hear him speak at the conference this year www.aaaconference.com.au/keynote-spea... #AAA48
Keynote Speakers | AAA2025
The Western Australian Museum holds a globally significant collection of artefacts from the first archaeologically excavated shipwrecks in the Southern Hemisphere. Among these are the remains of four…
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November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
💬 We’re honoured to announce Dave Johnston-Pitt as a keynote speaker at AAA/AIMA2025!
An advocate for Indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage, Dave’s work bridges Country, community, and practice.
📅 Hear him speak at the conference this year www.aaaconference.com.au/keynote-spea... #AAA48
An advocate for Indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage, Dave’s work bridges Country, community, and practice.
📅 Hear him speak at the conference this year www.aaaconference.com.au/keynote-spea... #AAA48
🎙️ We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Coriolo Souter as a keynote speaker at AAA/AIMA2025!
A leading maritime archaeologist, Coriolo brings decades of expertise in heritage and deep-water exploration.
🔗 www.aaaconference.com.au/keynote-spea... #AAA48
A leading maritime archaeologist, Coriolo brings decades of expertise in heritage and deep-water exploration.
🔗 www.aaaconference.com.au/keynote-spea... #AAA48
Keynote Speakers | AAA2025
The Western Australian Museum holds a globally significant collection of artefacts from the first archaeologically excavated shipwrecks in the Southern Hemisphere. Among these are the remains of four…
www.aaaconference.com.au
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🎙️ We’re thrilled to welcome Dr Coriolo Souter as a keynote speaker at AAA/AIMA2025!
A leading maritime archaeologist, Coriolo brings decades of expertise in heritage and deep-water exploration.
🔗 www.aaaconference.com.au/keynote-spea... #AAA48
A leading maritime archaeologist, Coriolo brings decades of expertise in heritage and deep-water exploration.
🔗 www.aaaconference.com.au/keynote-spea... #AAA48
UNE, UQ & USQ archaeology and history researchers have secured a $527,703 Australian Research Council Discovery Grant (2026) to uncover the hidden history of Australia’s second British colony: Norfolk Island, 1788–1814 www.une.edu.au/about-une/ne... #ozarch /em
Discovering Norfolk Island's first settlement
UNE archaeology and history researchers have secured a $527,703 Australian Research Council Discovery Grant (2026) to uncover the hidden history of Australia’s second British colony: Norfolk Island,…
www.une.edu.au
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
UNE, UQ & USQ archaeology and history researchers have secured a $527,703 Australian Research Council Discovery Grant (2026) to uncover the hidden history of Australia’s second British colony: Norfolk Island, 1788–1814 www.une.edu.au/about-une/ne... #ozarch /em
Perfectly preserved rock art site in south-east Cape York Peninsula reveals 1700 years of Aboriginal string craft theconversation.com/perfectly-pr... #ozarch /em
Perfectly preserved rock art site reveals 1700 years of Aboriginal string craft
New research details Aboriginal craftsmanship – along with accompanying wall art – at a remote site in the Cape York Peninsula.
theconversation.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Perfectly preserved rock art site in south-east Cape York Peninsula reveals 1700 years of Aboriginal string craft theconversation.com/perfectly-pr... #ozarch /em
It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our colleague Emeritus Professor Jim Allen. Jim was a founding member of the Australian Archaeological Association and made major contributions to the field of archaeology and his passing is a great loss to Australian archaeology. Vale
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM
It is with great sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our colleague Emeritus Professor Jim Allen. Jim was a founding member of the Australian Archaeological Association and made major contributions to the field of archaeology and his passing is a great loss to Australian archaeology. Vale
The WA Maritime Museum invite you to join Abhirada Pook Komoot as she discusses aspects of maritime cultural heritage in SE Asia as they encounter the forces of digital transformation.
🕕 Mon 1 Dec, 6pm
🎫 Free event. Bookings required
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🕕 Mon 1 Dec, 6pm
🎫 Free event. Bookings required
visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/sou... #maritimearchaeology /em
Southeast Asian Indigenous Maritime Heritage in the Digital Era | Western Australian Museum
Join visiting academic Abhirada Pook Komoot for a conversation focused on digital technology and Southeast Asian maritime cultural heritage.
visit.museum.wa.gov.au
November 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The WA Maritime Museum invite you to join Abhirada Pook Komoot as she discusses aspects of maritime cultural heritage in SE Asia as they encounter the forces of digital transformation.
🕕 Mon 1 Dec, 6pm
🎫 Free event. Bookings required
visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/sou... #maritimearchaeology /em
🕕 Mon 1 Dec, 6pm
🎫 Free event. Bookings required
visit.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime/sou... #maritimearchaeology /em
The NSW Government has expanded the list of standard exemptions under the Heritage Act, permitting the installation of solar panels, batteries, insulation, and draught-proofing. The policy aims to connect heritage with climate action, and help reduce energy costs cityhub.com.au/nsw-expands-... /em
NSW Expands Heritage Exemptions To Allow Filming, Improve Energy Efficiency & Accessibility
New exemptions mean spaces on NSW’s State Heritage Register can make changes to improve accessibility & energy efficiency without approval.
cityhub.com.au
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
The NSW Government has expanded the list of standard exemptions under the Heritage Act, permitting the installation of solar panels, batteries, insulation, and draught-proofing. The policy aims to connect heritage with climate action, and help reduce energy costs cityhub.com.au/nsw-expands-... /em
There are plans to introduce changes to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act to abolish the practice of allowing any Indigenous person or group to make cultural heritage protection claims across the states and Northern Territory nit.com.au/11-11-2025/2... /em
Federal heritage changes could quell clashes over Country
A framework to verify connection to Country for cultural heritage claims could be introduced as part of an overhaul of Commonwealth protection laws.Federal Environment minister Murray Watt is…
nit.com.au
November 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
There are plans to introduce changes to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act to abolish the practice of allowing any Indigenous person or group to make cultural heritage protection claims across the states and Northern Territory nit.com.au/11-11-2025/2... /em
Significant Adnyamathanha rock paintings at Arkaroo Rock (Akurra Adnya) are now easier to view after the installation of a beautifully designed new screen and upgraded viewing area, and careful cleaning www.environment.sa.gov.au/goodliving/p... #rockart /em
Welcome back to Arkaroo Rock, an ancient treasure in the Flinders…
If you’re visiting the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, don’t miss this popular walk to experience a cultural treasure. Significant Adnyamathanha rock…
www.environment.sa.gov.au
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Significant Adnyamathanha rock paintings at Arkaroo Rock (Akurra Adnya) are now easier to view after the installation of a beautifully designed new screen and upgraded viewing area, and careful cleaning www.environment.sa.gov.au/goodliving/p... #rockart /em
The AAA Conference in Fremantle is approaching venue capacity. Registrations will be closed off as follows:
Non-Members -5pm (AEDT) Fri 14 Nov
Members -5pm (AEDT) Mon 17 Nov
AAA advises that you check accommodation availability before committing to other expenses www.aaaconference.com.au #AAA48
Non-Members -5pm (AEDT) Fri 14 Nov
Members -5pm (AEDT) Mon 17 Nov
AAA advises that you check accommodation availability before committing to other expenses www.aaaconference.com.au #AAA48
AAA2025 | Australian Archaeological Association Annual Conference 2025
2-5 December 2025
www.aaaconference.com.au
November 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The AAA Conference in Fremantle is approaching venue capacity. Registrations will be closed off as follows:
Non-Members -5pm (AEDT) Fri 14 Nov
Members -5pm (AEDT) Mon 17 Nov
AAA advises that you check accommodation availability before committing to other expenses www.aaaconference.com.au #AAA48
Non-Members -5pm (AEDT) Fri 14 Nov
Members -5pm (AEDT) Mon 17 Nov
AAA advises that you check accommodation availability before committing to other expenses www.aaaconference.com.au #AAA48
✈️ Still thinking about attending the AAA 2025 conference but haven't yet booked flights? Remember that registered delegates and travel partners can access 10% domestic and 5% international discounts on selected flights through Qantas’ dedicated portal www.aaaconference.com.au/flight-disco... #AAA48
Flight Discounts | AAA2025
Qantas is proud to be the exclusive airline partner for the AAA/AIMA 2025 Conference in Walyalup (Fremantle), Western Australia. Registered delegates and their accompanying travel partners can access…
www.aaaconference.com.au
November 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
✈️ Still thinking about attending the AAA 2025 conference but haven't yet booked flights? Remember that registered delegates and travel partners can access 10% domestic and 5% international discounts on selected flights through Qantas’ dedicated portal www.aaaconference.com.au/flight-disco... #AAA48
Have you checked out the full conference program for the AAA 2025 conference in Fremantle in December? We hope to see you there! www.aaaconference.com.au/fullprogram/ #AAA48
Full Progran | AAA2025
Australian Encounters SymposiumWA Maritime Museum Theatre, Victoria Quay, Fremantle
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Have you checked out the full conference program for the AAA 2025 conference in Fremantle in December? We hope to see you there! www.aaaconference.com.au/fullprogram/ #AAA48
Renewed push to revive Sydney's historic Glebe Island Bridge after 30 years of ruin www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... /em
Renewed push to revive historic 'old swing bridge' sitting idle for 30 years
Beneath Sydney's Anzac Bridge lies a lesser-known, heritage-listed landmark that has been dormant for three decades.
www.abc.net.au
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Renewed push to revive Sydney's historic Glebe Island Bridge after 30 years of ruin www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... /em
Five historic Sydney warehouses slated for adaptive reuse with a proposal to use “the existing built fabric as a framework for innovative spatial and architectural expression.” architectureau.com/articles/fiv... /em
Five historic Sydney warehouses slated for adaptive reuse
DKO and Aileen Sage’s proposal uses “the existing built fabric as a framework for innovative spatial and architectural expression.”
architectureau.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Five historic Sydney warehouses slated for adaptive reuse with a proposal to use “the existing built fabric as a framework for innovative spatial and architectural expression.” architectureau.com/articles/fiv... /em
Save the Date for the AusTAG (Australian Theoretical Archaeology Group) conference to be held next year in May at Adelaide University #ozarch /em
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Save the Date for the AusTAG (Australian Theoretical Archaeology Group) conference to be held next year in May at Adelaide University #ozarch /em
Western Australia's Carnarvon heritage attractions are being left in disrepair while tourist numbers fall www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... /em
'Cowboy town' divided over keeping its heritage assets
Residents of a historic WA town are frustrated that their heritage icons are being left in disrepair.
www.abc.net.au
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Western Australia's Carnarvon heritage attractions are being left in disrepair while tourist numbers fall www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... /em
Storey & Ward Lawyers are offering a professional development seminar 'Negotiating Native Title in the Move to Net-Zero' in Melbourne on Wed 3 December for those working in climate policy, on- and off-shore renewable energy zones, and carbon sequestration www.storeyward.com.au/training-cla... /em
Negotiating Native Title in the Move to Net-Zero: Challenges & Opportunities for Traditional Owners in Australia | Storey & Ward
Early Bird Special: Book before COB Friday 21 November 2025: $1250.00
www.storeyward.com.au
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Storey & Ward Lawyers are offering a professional development seminar 'Negotiating Native Title in the Move to Net-Zero' in Melbourne on Wed 3 December for those working in climate policy, on- and off-shore renewable energy zones, and carbon sequestration www.storeyward.com.au/training-cla... /em
Archaeologists working to unravel the history of a shipwreck exposed on a beach in northern New South Wales during Cyclone Alfred have discovered the vessel is likely of North American origin www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... #maritimearchaeology /em
Timber sample helps identify shipwreck unearthed by Cyclone Alfred
The identity of a shipwreck that was exposed in northern New South Wales by Cyclone Alfred has been narrowed down to just 13 vessels.
www.abc.net.au
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Archaeologists working to unravel the history of a shipwreck exposed on a beach in northern New South Wales during Cyclone Alfred have discovered the vessel is likely of North American origin www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11... #maritimearchaeology /em
WA Maritime Museum is hosting the Australian Encounters Symposium, 'Global Encounters and First Nations Peoples: 1000 Years of Australian History' and' Mobilising Dutch East India Company Collection', 1 Dec 9am - 4.30pm in person and live streamed www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australian...
Australian Encounters
A one-day workshop exploring the diverse histories of encounter across Australasia.
www.eventbrite.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
WA Maritime Museum is hosting the Australian Encounters Symposium, 'Global Encounters and First Nations Peoples: 1000 Years of Australian History' and' Mobilising Dutch East India Company Collection', 1 Dec 9am - 4.30pm in person and live streamed www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australian...
A Conversation piece - 25 Years of the International Space Station: What archaeology tells us about living and working in space theconversation.com/25-years-of-... /em
25 Years of the International Space Station: What archaeology tells us about living and working in space
Archaeologists have studied how astronauts use the International Space Station to improve its potential future successors.
theconversation.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A Conversation piece - 25 Years of the International Space Station: What archaeology tells us about living and working in space theconversation.com/25-years-of-... /em