On this week’s edition of Unofficial History, Raf Epstein wants to hear your memories of North Melbourne! 🗣 Call in on 1300 222 774 from 3.30pm today to share your stories. 🔈 Listen: ab.co/3uE4C1h

The lively 1819 scrapbook of young Laura Catherine Hannam certainly counts as #somethingcolourful for #IAW2021! #IAD2021

Missing the ‘real life’ company of Dr Nikki Henningham & Helen Morgan at @MonashLibraries WordFest panel ‘The Hidden History of Women’, but know you’re out there watching somewhere.

Not sure what has caught Rumpel's eye but he is loving this winter sunshine. You and me both.

"I take comfort from history... the main thing is that it makes you realise that things are constantly changing." - @YvesRees on WILOSOPHY. Listen here --> tofop.com/wilosophy/dr-y…

Inspired by my latest library read (& abctv series #backtonatureau) I woke up wanting to try a different walking route near home. The sight & sounds of the trees & rushing water of Corhanwarrabul Creek after all that rain was perfect.

I didn't venture out this weekend but spent it in the company of books to inspire future outdoor activities #Birrarung Great Forest NP

10 things every politician should know about history theconversation.com/10-things-ever… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand My response to the Education Minister's latest intervention into the history curriculum...

“History and natural history are not necessarily in opposition. They can come together to defend the Great Forest today.” This must-read review essay from Tom Griffiths is brimming with insight. Sarah Rees Great Forest NP inside.org.au/why-we-need-a-…

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Events — Lunch in the Macedon Ranges with Tony Birch, Evelyn Araluen, Tom Griffiths and Sophie Cunningham. March 2022. mountainwritersfestival.com.au/events

Do you want to learn more about New Zealand’s history this Waitangi Day? Start by watching our recorded videos of talks and discussions featuring academics, tangata whenua and inspiring young people. natlib.govt.nz/events/recorde…

Whether you're a family historian, researcher, student or just enthusiastic, help us celebrate Women's History Month by replying with stories of the remarkable women you've discovered in Trove. 📷: bit.ly/3KuD3zF

Ever wondered what ephemera is? Or how ephemera collections at the Alexander Turnbull Library might document a range of voices and perspectives? Find out in this great National Library of New Zealand blog by Audrey Waugh

Political cartoons manage to reduce complex issues and emotions to bite-sized images. Ever wonder how they do it? Join @GlenLeLievre and Museum of Australian Democracy in conversation on Thursday 26 May at 5:30pm! Get your free ticket now: eventbrite.com.au/e/prophecy-cha…

My piece for The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand on ABC News announced cuts to librarians and archivists ALIA @ausarchivists RMIT University The ABC's plan to axe its librarians will damage its journalism. Here's why theconversation.com/the-abcs-plan-… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

🚖 Beep beep - your ride is here! In 1919, at just 20 years old, Alice Anderson founded Victoria's first all female motor garage. Read today's blog to learn about ‘Miss Anderson’s Motor Service’ 👇 blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/our-stories/mi… 📷 Courtesy of University of Melbourne Archives

The Great Forest book, and it’s artists, on show in the seat of Eildon, home to the Great Forest; Taungurung, Wurundjeri and Gunaikurnai country #springst #gfnp

Thanks Michelle Scott Tucker for the biography recommendations the other night. Borrowed this one from the library today