The Department of Archaeology and History at La Trobe University are hosting a professional learning workshop for pre-service and in-service teachers during the 2024 National Archaeology Week (NAW).

Sat, 25 May.

More info: buff.ly/3UmuXiZ
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Upcoming opportunity for visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in Victoria’s rich history, while exploring the exciting discipline of archaeology!

Sat 18th May, selling fast!

See here for more info: buff.ly/3JHa3X4
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Great article discussing the reconstruction of ancient Australia:

'When trying to understand the dispersion of first humans in Sahul, one overlooked aspect has been the impact of the changing landscape itself. '

Article: buff.ly/4deqeIX
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Spears taken in 1770 (!!!) by James Cook and Joseph Banks are being returned to Traditional Owners.

Article: buff.ly/3Utebjs
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Residents of a town in south-eastern SA are helping study an 1850s shipwreck.

Article: buff.ly/4azbG4J
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Indigenous heritage and archaeology inspiring future engineers!

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Aaaand the call for sessions for the 2024 AAA conference is open!

More details: buff.ly/3UfbdiI
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🚨 !!!

'...the discovery shows Aboriginal people on Jiigurru (Lizard Island) were not only aware of pottery thousands of years before European colonisation, but were making it themselves. '

Article: buff.ly/4cUgofh
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😮 New research on 'convict time management' at Port Arthur (TAS/Lutruwita), through GIS analysis of soundscapes and viewsheds, reveals the complexity of the signalling system.

Article: buff.ly/4cQTiWT
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The National Archaeology Week (NAW) event list is growing. Great to see lots of events already announced!

NAW in 2024 is 19-25 May.

Have a look here: buff.ly/3viNKxD
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⌚ A brief read about the importance of archaeology/heritage management in offshore development

'success lies in early collaboration with Traditional Owners '

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🚨 New Barrow Island (WA) research:

'[occupation] likely began 50,000 years ago, and the place remained habitable until rising sea levels cut the island off from the mainland 6,500 years ago'

Article: buff.ly/3VFgYHg
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The 2024 History Teachers' Regional Summit (26-28 April) is in the town of Beechworth. It provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services to history teachers from regional areas.

info: buff.ly/4agQ90H

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