'Dhoombak Goobgoowana: A History of Indigenous Australia and the University of Melbourne – Volume 1: Truth' was shortlisted for a Community History Award this year. Don't miss your chance to hear from Dr Ross Jones at this author event thanks to the History Council of Victoria.

"...what PROV has done is put together some magic software that actually stretches old maps over new maps so that you can see what things looked like...it's all online and it's wonderful!" Historian Barbara Minchinton said on ABC last week. Explore mapwarper.prov.vic.gov.au

A recording of our Sydney Writers' Festival session 'Rethinking Migration Histories' is now available on our podcast channel! Hear from leading historians Dr Sophie Loy-Wilson, Dr Yves Rees, and Dr Peter Hobbins Listen now via buff.ly/Em8dJTf #SydneyWritersFestival

Chris Carpenter’s Provenance article, ‘Turbulent tales within the archives’, traces the lives of his ancestors, including Richard Carpenter Jnr (pictured) whose story unfolds through many aliases, fraud and deception, and abandonment of wives and children. prov.vic.gov.au/explore-collec…

Our next Making Public Histories webinar is coming up on July 24, 5-6:30pm! In 'Hearing the news', Ruby Lowe & Una McIlvenna explore the fascinating world of the pre-modern newshound—the ballad singer, the pamphleteer and the public orator. ✍️Register: historycouncilvic.org.au/making_public_…

📚 Our next Book+Author event will be held at the intimate Bard's Apothecary on August 28! Historian Sheila Fitzpatrick will be in conversation with HCV Chair Emeritus Professor Peter McPhee, about her fascinating book Lost Souls. ➡️Book now: tinyurl.com/4zas4ws4

🎒 A reminder that our Lynette Russell Prize 2025 is open for applications! The prize is awarded to a project in a Victorian school that displays knowledge, engagement and creativity when engaging with First Peoples' Histories. ➡️ More: historycouncilvic.org.au/lynette_russel…

We are thrilled to announce our 2025 Annual History Lecture and Awards ceremony will be held at Customs House on Tuesday the 9th September! The Annual History Lecture will be presented by Dr Margaret Cook Registration is essential so book your spot via buff.ly/Tq2Q3yH

📷 Meet Kate Denborough from Clifton Hill Primary School, who were one of the lucky recipients of our 2024 Lynette Russell Prize for First Peoples’ Histories in Schools. Applications for our 2025 prize close on September 10! ➡️Learn more and enter: historycouncilvic.org.au/lynette_russel…

From bustling wharves to the world’s most automated dock, Melbourne’s maritime story comes alive in PROV’s vast photographic archives. In this video, 2025 Creative in Residence Sam Wallman shares the discoveries behind his research. sam wallman

Are you part of a community organisation that cares for and provides access to historical items? We have materials on our website to help you manage and care for your collection: prov.vic.gov.au/community/mana… 📸 Collection items from the Bendigo Regional Archives Centre

🏆 Our 2025 Jane Hansen Prize for History Advocacy closes September 10! 🎬 Meet Dr Frank Golding of Care Leavers Australasia Network (CLAN) Australia, joint winner of the Jane Hansen Prize in 2024. ➡️Learn more & apply now: tinyurl.com/m3jdfjwa

One week from today we will be hosting Prof Sheila Fitzpatrick at our Book+Author series, held at the beautiful Bard's Apothecary, Melbourne CBD! In conversation with HCV Chair Peter McPhee, Sheila will be speaking about her book Lost Souls. ➡️Book now: tinyurl.com/4zas4ws4

Our last Book+Author event for the year is tomorrow, 28 August (6-7pm), with Prof Sheila Fitzpatrick in conversation with HCV Chair Peter McPhee about her book Lost Souls: Soviet Displaced Persons and the Birth of the Cold War. 👉Its not too late to book! tinyurl.com/4zas4ws4