Cover of Australian Archaeology, Volume 91, Number 3 (November 2025). The image shows a series of archaeological fibre artefacts arranged in panels, including a wrapped cylindrical object, fragments of cordage, netting, and several woven bags or garments in natural brown tones, each displayed with measurement scales.

We are delighted to share that AA has received Diamond Open Access status through Taylor & Francis’ Collective Pathway to Open Publishing agreement. This inclusive status allows authors who meet the AA publication standard to publish open access without charge. newsroom.taylorandfrancisgroup.com

The obituary for Jim Allen (1938–2025) is available in Australian Archaeology. Read the tribute here:
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Cover of the book Working as Indigenous Archaeologists: Reckoning New Paths Between Past and Present Lives, edited by George Nicholas and Joe Watkins. The cover features bold title text on a neutral background with Indigenous-inspired images.

Out now in Australian Archaeology: Galiina Ellwood and Annie Ross’s review of Working as Indigenous Archaeologists: Reckoning New Paths Between Past and Present Lives, edited by George Nicholas and Joe Watkins.
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Figure from a journal article titled “Cultural learning with 3D objects: First Nations perspectives in commercial archaeology.” Below the title, a figure shows a 3D model of a culturally modified tree surrounded by multiple floating camera images in Agisoft Metashape.

A new study explores 3D imaging with the Wiradjuri Nation (Murrumbidgee Region, NSW), showing its value for culturally sensitive heritage management and learning.
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Windmill Way (Quinkan Country, Cape York) reveals 1,700 years of Aboriginal string craft. ⤵️
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An outstanding new study documents hundreds of plant fibre artefacts from Windmill Way, Quinkan Country (Cape York), revealing enduring fibre technologies.🔓⤵️
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New Forum in Australian Archaeology: “Voice: A Third Space in Archaeology to Advance Indigenous Emancipation,” with commentaries & authors’ response.
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New in Australian Archaeology: pXRF sourcing of stone artefacts from Kings Table & Dargan shelters shows dynamic movement and changing pathways across the Blue Mountains since the LGM. 🔓🔽
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How do you learn a boomerang’s life story? Forensic analysis + Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung knowledge reveal manufacture, use, repair and cultural significance of a unique wangim.

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How forensic analysis and traditional knowledge reveal the story of a unique boomerang Grip marks, blood and fire damage hint at the fascinating history of a non-returning boomerang.

Our new study of an Australian boomerang 🪃 is out! ‘How forensic analysis & traditional knowledge reveal the story of a unique boomerang’ in The Conversation: theconversation.com/how-forensic...

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A prestige, multifunctional tool: New paper combines cultural knowledge with functional analysis to trace how a Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung wangim (boomerang) was made, used, and cared for. 🔓⬇️
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A Record in Bone “contributes to the broader Australian archaeological discipline and should be in the library of any general archaeologist, zooarchaeologist, or cultural heritage practitioner”. Carly Monks reviews ‘A Record in Bone’ by Michelle Langley. 🔽
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Australian Archaeology Volume 91 Issue 2 is now complete and available online. All original articles are open access! 🔑⬇️
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New research! Excavations at Giligilina, on Papua New Guinea’s south coast, uncover Lapita pottery and shed new light on Late Lapita seafaring networks across Oceania, Torres Strait and the Australian coast.🔓
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New research by Shaye Fraser and colleagues shows nearly 60% of Registered Aboriginal Places on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country are associated with volcanic stony rises—landforms now under threat from urban growth. 🔓
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Georgia Stannard reviews Teaching Ancient Australia by Duncan Wright and Dave Johnston as “accurate, accessible, and built on community-based case studies.”

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Ancient shells and pottery reveal the vast 3,200-years-old trade routes of Oceania’s Indigenous peoples This study is the first archaeological research undertaken on New Guinea’s Great Papuan Plateau. Among the finds are a number of sea snail shells modified for use.

Far from isolated: Evidence from Walufeni Cave reveals trade routes connecting coast, plateau & highlands for over 3,200 years.
Read about this research in The Conversation, based on a recent Australian Archaeology article.
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How did marine shells end up 200 km inland? Walufeni Cave reveals a 3,250-year-old story of trade, migration and cultural connection across Papua New Guinea’s Great Papuan Plateau.🔓⤵️

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Check out new article by Jamie Rachcoff, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation and colleagues, who are using LiDAR to identify earth rings on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country.
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New article by Madeleine Kelly and colleagues document rare ‘finger flutings’—marks made when people run their fingers along soft cave walls and ceilings—in New Guinea II Cave, GunaiKurnai Country, Gippsland. 🔑🔓⬇️
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Australian Archaeology has DOUBLED our downloads since last year. Thank you to everyone who supports the journal and archaeological research in Australia. 🎉🎈🎊
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Exploring the need and potential for national Indigenous heritage legislation in Australia: Forum Response Published in Australian Archaeology (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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McConnell et al. reflects on their reform proposals and clarifies the roles for both State and Federal jurisdictions in managing Aboriginal heritage into the future.

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The case for a new national Indigenous heritage protection act Published in Australian Archaeology (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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Peter Veth analyses key theoretical and practical aspects of designing and implementing a national heritage legislation and how it might operate 'on the ground'.

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The devil’s in the detail: The challenges of enacting rights-based heritage legislation in Australia Published in Australian Archaeology (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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Andrew Sneddon analyses rights-based heritage approaches, as supported by Australia ICOMOS, the Burra Charter & his personal experience in Aboriginal heritage management.

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The critical need for cultural heritage legislation reform: Reimagining the boundaries of change Published in Australian Archaeology (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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Pekeri Ruska analyses the proposed framework from a legal perspective and reviews recent failings by the Commonwealth in meeting Indigenous heritage protection aspirations.

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Why wait until it’s too late? A precautionary tale for Indigenous cultural heritage protection in Australia Published in Australian Archaeology (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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Michelle Richards examines some of the theoretical elements and reflects on the ways theoretical arguments about heritage policy &legislation have been cast.

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Reflections of a former Aboriginal cultural heritage regulator Published in Australian Archaeology (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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Rosalie Neve analyses a specific case and sheds further light on the issues that brought about the calls for national legislation in the first place.

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Cast in a supporting role: The Australian Archaeological Association Inc. and national heritage legislation Published in Australian Archaeology (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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Rebekah Kurpiel examines the practical side of the debate and considers how an organisation like the Australian Archaeological Association should be involved.

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WA’s heritage laws are failing—and it’s a national problem Published in Australian Archaeology (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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Fiona Hook highlights the proposed provisions that limit the ability of Traditional Owners to override government decisions to destroy significant heritage places.

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The top-down approach is the only way to avoid going bottom-up Published in Australian Archaeology (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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Neale Draper provides an analysis of the practical aspects of national heritage legislation and how it might operate ‘on the ground’.

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