For the first time in Australian history, a standalone bill had been introduced to incorporate traditional lore into official law, recognising the Torres Strait Islander cultural practice of adoption and child rearing. Wonderful news ! abc.net.au/news/2020-07-1…

A sad story. The National Archives are now deciding which audio visual records will be prioritsed for digitising and which they will have to lose as they race towards the 2025 deadline. 'There's no way we can save it all' canberratimes.com.au/story/6841386/…

Watching Prof Geoffrey Rice's 2018 presentation to the NZ Ministry of Health about the 1918-1920 influenza and its significance. Precient stuff (even allowing that Covid-19 is not influenza). Highly recommended: youtube.com/watch?v=3qTFoc…

#50Treasures Our 34th Treasure is a collection of rare books donated by Australian artist Sir Russell Drysdale jculibrarynews.blogspot.com/2020/07/50-tre…

I love everything about this CFP and want to be everywhere at this event! In Bristol (and coming to you wherever you may be), ESEH 2021 opens up new ways for us to think/talk/learn/imagine/do #envhist in a world beyond business as usual eseh2021.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/conference-pro…

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) student Charlie Thomson has produced an inspiring and powerful picture book about overcoming fear for First5Forever's 'Stories for Little Queenslanders' project. Keep an eye out for it at your local library later this year! slq.qld.gov.au/get-involved/f…

Call for Submissions: Lilith Journal invites submissions in women’s, #feminist and #gender #history in both Australian and international contexts for its 2021 issue. Contributions from #postgraduates and #ECRs are strongly encouraged. Due: 30 September auswhn.org.au/lilith/

VictoriaKuttainen have you seen this?

We are thrilled to announce that the first 2020 issue of RCC’s Perspectives is now online! “Women and Energy” brings together largely untold stories that demonstrate the key roles of women in energy transitions. #enhum #envhist #gender #energy tinyurl.com/y3q6mju6

Excited to have our James Cook Uni #BlueHumanities research lab not only up and running but with a web presence! Working with these fantastic people - Max Newlands 🪸 VictoriaKuttainen claire brennan @bryanabsmith cairnsinstitute.jcu.edu.au/research/resea…

Yes, I really am researching in trade directories, street directories and the yellow pages... Artefact

Know someone who wants to study Honours? We're hosting an Information Session that will explain EVERYTHING. Visit jcu.edu.au/events/2020/au… to find out more and register for the Zoom event on Monday 17 August at 2pm.

This story about the prominence of state borders in Australia's experience of covid features both myself and Frank Bongiorno dispensing history facts. Yes, I get on my territorial separation hobbyhorse.

PhD student Bianka Vidonja Balanzategui has created bespoke manuals, audio scripts, displays and using material from Paronella Park Park's archives to improve the heritage-listed tourist spot. aprintern.org.au/case-study/par…

Dr Anna Hayes comments on the #COVID situation in China in this latest article. en.brinkwire.com/news/fears-esc…

Looking for a podcast for you and/your students? History Detective delves into stories from the past that don’t always get told in the textbooks. Every episode will include an original song that compliments the topic. This podcast that aligns with the history curriculum.

Russell provides a nice examination of the role emotional connection plays in conservationism. Suburban wildlife is such an interesting topic.

A reminder to join us on Oct 14, 1pm AEDT for a learning webinar on the Australian Joint Copying Project (AJCP) - an incredible online world of 8 million historical records, from 1560 to 1984, on Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Register: bit.ly/3j1j8uE