Madness. theguardian.com/environment/20…

"As Australia looks to expand coal exports and build new mines, like Adani's proposed Carmichael project, Europe's biggest economy is phasing out its entire coal industry for good." abc.net.au/news/2020-02-1…

I've been lucky enough to spend the last two weeks learning to read Dutch for historical research. What an amazing class: language, history and even orang-oetans... Dank je voor alles Robert Cribb!

Perfect weather this morning for some photogrammetry recording with MAAWA ⛅📷💦

Another successful MAAWA Rottnest trip in the books. Thanks to all the members who got involved this weekend and particularly to M (Mack) McCarthy for use of his boat!

Great news: WA has now gone a full week with no new coronavirus cases abc.net.au/news/2020-05-0…

Meet the Australian tour guide making Brits feel uncomfortable in their own museums abc.net.au/news/2020-05-1…

A sacred site showing 46,000 years of continual occupation and it's completely legal to blow it up. Time for new legislation. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Morrison government has failed in its duty to protect environment, auditor general finds theguardian.com/environment/20…

Morrison government has failed in its duty to protect environment, auditor general finds theguardian.com/environment/20…

👇! In a first discovery of its kind, researchers have uncovered an ancient Aboriginal archaeological site preserved on the seabed theconversation.com/in-a-first-dis… Flinders University Marine & Coastal Research Consortium Jonathan Benjamin Nautical News Feed AIMA AustArchAssoc

We would argue this is long overdue! “Australian offshore oil and gas must now add caring for Aboriginal heritage to its to do list after recent finds off the Pilbara coast.”

An important submission from Australian Academy of the Humanities pointing to the central role that HASS disciplines play in the Australian economy and preparing for an economic-led recovery.

The "Deep Light: Illuminating the Wrecks of Sydney and Kormoran" exhibition will open at the WA Shipwrecks Museum in Fremantle on 12 September!!! museum.wa.gov.au/museums/shipwr… Featuring the work of: Western Australian Museum Curtin University Curtin HIVE Australian National Maritime Museum Curtin Corrosion Centre

This remake of the Abbey Road album cover isn't looking too shabby! 🚶‍♂️ This wombat snap was taken at Cradle Mountain in north-west Tasmania. Happy #WombatWednesday! 📸: brecker58 (Instagram) via ABC News

Save the date and join us on 4 December for our first MAPx talks! This year marked an exceptionally successful year for post-graduate completions in Maritime Archaeology Flinders University and we would like to celebrate this! See eventbrite.com.au/e/maritime-arc…

Looking forward to discussing the benefits of urban forestation tonight. If you're in the Fremantle area - drop in for a drink and share your thoughts 🌳

We’re so excited to share this with you! The first special exhibition at the WA Museum Boola Bardip is Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters from the National Museum of Australia. Visit #BoolaBardip and Songlines for free from Monday 30 November. museum.wa.gov.au/songlines-trac…

This is a fantastic achievement WA - zero local cases in 12 days. We’re doing well, but we cannot risk complacency now. If you’re feeling unwell, please get a test. They’re quick, easy and free. To find your closest clinic, visit healthywa.wa.gov.au

It’s important to #lookdonttouch when you dive the historic #Omeowreck at #CoogeeMaritimeTrail. Dr Ross Anderson, maritime archaeology curator at Western Australian Museum WA Shipwrecks Museum, explains why in this 6PR Perth interview. bit.ly/3rSBsKx #dontevenleaveafootprint