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Benjamin Smith

@bwsmith1

Professor of Archaeology (World Rock Art), University of Western Australia

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The right to protest is central to democracy The right to report, including on protest, is central to democracy The anti-democratic intimidation tactics revealed in here should send shivers down your spine thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/environme…

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Three of Australia's leading rock art researchers call for the immediate return of three petroglyph panels moved by a fertiliser factory. Shine a light. Demand better. @IRASP_UWA UWA Research Heritage #heritage #art theconversation.com/murujugas-rock… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

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Work on a fertilizer factory in the middle of a West Australian site, nominated for #UNESCO World Heritage status, has led to the removal of 3 rock art panels. Concern is growing that the panels were damaged. Hear more at The Wire: thewire.org.au/story/rushed-r… @IRASP_UWA

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For one evening only come and hear what UWA's own archaeological TimeTeam found in the grounds of one the oldest farms in Perth - Peninsula Farm. All welcome. Event webpage: ntwa.com.au/things-to-do/r… Eventbrite ticketing page: peninsula-farm-talk.eventbrite.com.au

For one evening only come and hear what UWA's own archaeological TimeTeam found in the grounds of one the oldest farms in Perth - Peninsula Farm. All welcome.
Event webpage: ntwa.com.au/things-to-do/r…
Eventbrite ticketing page: peninsula-farm-talk.eventbrite.com.au
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Most in the Heritage sector in Western Australia have long known that normal global heritage protection systems have never been implemented in WA. Now the UN agrees. The fix is easy - WA should set global standards, not ignore them. abc.net.au/news/2024-05-2… via ABC Australia

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Our latest podcast episode explores the origins of our project and the comprehensive digital portal showcasing the rich heritage of Western Australia's Chinese community 🔍✨ Listen now at linktr.ee/chinesewa 🎧 and visit chinesewa.net to browse our portal today!

Our latest podcast episode explores the origins of our project and the comprehensive digital portal showcasing the rich heritage of Western Australia's Chinese community 🔍✨

Listen now at linktr.ee/chinesewa 🎧 and visit chinesewa.net to browse our portal today!
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The month's podcast episode delves into Liang Qichao's 12-day visit to Western Australia in 1900! 🇦🇺🇨🇳 🎧 Listen to Episode 4: Liang Qichao's 1900 Visit to Western Australia today! 👉 [ linktr.ee/chinesewa ] New episodes drop on the 5th of every month. Stay tuned!

The month's podcast episode delves into Liang Qichao's 12-day visit to Western Australia in 1900! 🇦🇺🇨🇳

🎧 Listen to Episode 4: Liang Qichao's 1900 Visit to Western Australia today! 👉 [ linktr.ee/chinesewa ]

New episodes drop on the 5th of every month. Stay tuned!
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You are invited to a talk next week on trees in the #rockart of #Zimbabwe . Come and enjoy it. The talk is in the Old Economics Building at #UWA. Enter #UWA_Social_Sciences from car park near Reid Library. Take stairs (or elevator) all the way to top. Open to All.

You are invited to a talk next week on trees in the #rockart of #Zimbabwe . Come and enjoy it. The talk is in the Old Economics Building at #UWA. Enter #UWA_Social_Sciences from car park near Reid Library. Take stairs (or elevator) all the way to top. Open to All.
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Fabulous street exhibition opens today in Nick's Lane, Northbridge, celebrating the heritage of Chinese Western Australians. Free to all. Enjoy.

Fabulous street exhibition opens today in Nick's Lane, Northbridge, celebrating the heritage of Chinese Western Australians. Free to all. Enjoy.
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Murujuga is one of the most important #rockart sites in the world. We’ve known since the 1990s that it is threatened by #pollution from #gas processing. I have led a team a international scientists to study this issue. Come and hear what we have found. eventbrite.com/e/fremantle-pu…

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facebook.com/share/p/19QyVY… The fine art of speaking truth to power is becoming a scarce skill. Well done to Tim Winton for his bravery and wisdom.

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The crazy thing is that they could stop the pollution immediately and simply. If the plant ran on renewable electricity there would be no pollution.

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‘The spin has been wrong’: rock art expert raises concerns over critical report ahead of Woodside decision | Clear Air theguardian.com/environment/20…

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theconversation.com/how-the-north-…. Time to deliver on the rhetoric and for Murray Watt to impose proper operating conditions that will protect the rock art of Murujuga.

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Dr Ken Mulvaney thought that once people realised how important the rock art was, there would be no more industrial development at Murujuga. Instead he's seen 5 new developments being built, creating acidic emissions that are slowly destroying the rock art. #auspol

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youtu.be/Bj9VOMKYxSI If anyone wants to get a true feel for the amazing place that is Murujuga and the travesty that is currently unfolding please watch this short film.

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Our new podcast episode uncovers the mysterious death of Ah Hing, a 19th-century Chinese laundryman in Onslow. 🕵️‍♂️ Join us as we discuss the case and reveal the challenges faced by early Chinese laborers in Australia. 🎧 Listen to Ep 7 today! 👉 linktr.ee/chinesewa

Our new podcast episode uncovers the mysterious death of Ah Hing, a 19th-century Chinese laundryman in Onslow. 🕵️‍♂️  Join us as we discuss the case and reveal the challenges faced by early Chinese laborers in Australia.

🎧 Listen to Ep 7 today! 👉 linktr.ee/chinesewa
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Murray Watt is due to release the conditions this week on the 40 yr extension of the North West Shelf gas project. Watch these conditions carefully. Watt says the conditions will be "strict". Truly strict should include reducing nitrogen oxide and sulphur oxide emissions to zero.