Queensland Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Colloquium Explore recent archaeological discoveries and cultural heritage projects from across Queensland through short presentations.

The inaugural Queensland Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Symposium on 19 May will bring together archaeologists, cultural heritage practitioners, Traditional Owners, researchers, consultants, and government representatives www.eventbrite.com.au/e/queensland... /em #ozarch

Canberra Archaeological Society – Australian Society of Historical Archaeology annual symposium | National Museum of Australia Hear about fascinating finds and special projects at this free symposium for professionals, students and anyone interested in archaeology.

The Canberra Archaeological Society - Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology’s Archaeology Symposium is being held from 9.30am-12.30pm on Saturday 18 April at the National Museum of Australia, as part of the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival www.nma.gov.au/whats-on/cal... /em #ozarch

Working as Indigenous archaeologists: Reckoning New Paths Between Past and present Lives Published in Australian Archaeology (Ahead of Print, 2026)

Check out this new article in Australian Archaeology - Working as Indigenous archaeologists: Reckoning New Paths Between Past and present Lives #ozarch www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Breaking Ground: Women in Archaeology This enlightening conversation will examine the significant role played by women in the development of archaeology as a field in Australia

The Museum of Sydney is celebrating International Women’s Day with "Breaking Ground: Women in Archaeology" to examine the significant role played by women in the development of archaeology as a field in Australia - Thursday 5 March 6pm–7pm #ozarch mhnsw.au/whats-on/eve... /em

2026 Colloquium - Victorian Archaeology Colloquium The Victorian Archaeology Colloquium is a one-day gathering that brings together archaeologists, heritage practitioners, Traditional Custodians, academics, and students for an informal discussion of…

A reminder that the Victorian Archaeology Colloquium will be on 6 February, and there is still still time register if you haven't already victorianarchaeologycolloquium.com/nextcolloqui... /em #ozarch

New archaeological approach “instrumental” for identifying cultural heritage sites New archaeological approach “instrumental” for identifying cultural heritage sites

A combined team has worked to identify the potential implications of a major transmission project for Aboriginal cultural heritage using landscape-level predictive assessments in areas affected by historical gold mining activities #ozarch www.latrobe.edu.au/research/res... /em

Stories from traditional knowledge combined with archaeological work trace 2,300km of Songlines Rock art images show Songlines reached from Murujuga beside the Indian Ocean to the eastern Simpson Desert, 2,300 kilometers away.

A Conversation piece - Stories from traditional knowledge combined with archaeological work trace 2,300km of Songlines theconversation.com/stories-from... #ozarch /em

Paleo diets sell the idea of 'eating like our ancestors'. Here's what they actually ate A new study by Australian and Canadian archaeologists proves what our ancestors really ate: everything.

A new study, by lecturer in archaeology Anna Florin from the Australian National University and Monica Ramsey from the University of Toronto Mississauga, dispels the myth that early humans ate anything resembling the social-media-driven Paleo diet fads www.sbs.com.au/news/article... #ozarch /em

How water and clay shape archaelogical record at Murujuga Water movement in clay-rich soils can lift stone artefacts toward the surface – a natural influence on how archaeological materials are distributed

How water and clay shape the archaeological record at Murujuga www.uwa.edu.au/news/article... #ozarch /em

We found a cache of rare Aboriginal artefacts, telling a story of trade and ingenuity The tools reveal how Aboriginal ancestors survived and thrived in the continent’s interior more than 100 years ago.

A Conversation piece - We found a cache of rare Aboriginal artefacts in far west Queensland, telling a story of trade and ingenuity theconversation.com/we-found-a-c... #ozarch /em

DNA study provides 'almost perfect correlation' for first Australians' arrival A new genetic study has found Indigenous Australians travelled via two distinct routes 60,000 years ago to reach the ancient landmass that would become Australia.

A new DNA study suggests the first humans came to Australia 60,000 years ago — much earlier than previous genetic evidence indicated. Archaeologists say the research is the first to "comprehensively" close the gap between genetic and archaeological evidence www.abc.net.au/news/science... #ozarch /em

New heritage order protects 370-year-old shipwreck survivors camp | Western Australian Government A newly identified historically significant 17th-century shipwreck survivors camp has been granted special protection under Western Australia's heritage laws

A newly identified historically significant 17th-century shipwreck survivors camp has been granted special protection under Western Australia's heritage laws www.wa.gov.au/government/m... #ozarch /em

Discovering Norfolk Island's first settlement UNE archaeology and history researchers have secured a $527,703 Australian Research Council Discovery Grant (2026) to uncover the hidden history of Australia’s second British colony: Norfolk Island,…

UNE, UQ & USQ archaeology and history researchers have secured a $527,703 Australian Research Council Discovery Grant (2026) to uncover the hidden history of Australia’s second British colony: Norfolk Island, 1788–1814 www.une.edu.au/about-une/ne... #ozarch /em

Perfectly preserved rock art site reveals 1700 years of Aboriginal string craft New research details Aboriginal craftsmanship – along with accompanying wall art – at a remote site in the Cape York Peninsula.

Perfectly preserved rock art site in south-east Cape York Peninsula reveals 1700 years of Aboriginal string craft theconversation.com/perfectly-pr... #ozarch /em

Save the Date for the AusTAG (Australian Theoretical Archaeology Group) conference to be held next year in May at Adelaide University #ozarch /em

Did humans kill Australia's ancient megafauna? Bone study prompts rethink Palaeontologists say there is no hard evidence in the fossil record that extinct Australian megafauna were butchered by First Nations people.

A new study on one fossil that has long been associated with the megafauna hunting theory now suggests the bone was cut by Aboriginal people long after the animal had died and fossilised in a West Australian cave www.abc.net.au/news/science... /em #ozarch

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.

A Conversation piece "How forensic analysis and traditional knowledge reveal the story of a unique boomerang" theconversation.com/how-forensic... /em #ozarch

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The next instalment of the Flinders Archaeology Seminar Series will be with Mark Staniforth (National Trust of South Australia) presenting "Archaeology in a Community" tomorrow at 3pm (Adelaide time) teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi... /em #ozarch

2026 Colloquium - Victorian Archaeology Colloquium The Victorian Archaeology Colloquium is a one-day gathering that brings together archaeologists, heritage practitioners, Traditional Custodians, academics, and students for an informal discussion of…

The Victorian Archaeology Colloquium invites abstracts for next year’s Colloquium, opening on 1 November 2025 victorianarchaeologycolloquium.com/nextcolloqui... /em #ozarch

NSW Aboriginal Archaeology Future Forum 2025 NSW Aboriginal Archaeology Future Forum 2025

Registration for the NSW Aboriginal Archaeology Future Forum is now open! The Forum will be held on Friday 24 October 2025 on Dharawal Country at the University of Wollongong, and streamed online. Please register here: events.humanitix.com/nsw-aborigin... /em #ozarch

Stone Artefact Identification & Analysis Workshops: AACAI NSW AACAI NSW presents two stone artefact workshops in identification & analysis. Attend Part 1, Part 2, or both.

The AACAI NSW/ACT Chapter invites you to a day of professional development in stone artefact identification and analysis, hosted by Heritage Now and presented by Dr Trudy Doelman. All welcome! More information and registration here: events.humanitix.com/stone-artefa... /em #ozarch

AACAI Recommended Minimum Fee Scale Download a copy of our recently updated Recommended Minimum Fee Scale here.

The Australian Association of Consulting Archaeologists (AACAI) has recently updated their recommended minimum fee scale for the first time since 2006. You can find it at www.aacai.com.au/2025/08/31/a... /em #ozarch

When did humans first colonize Australia? - @theU New study by U anthropologist used genetic studies to conclude Aborigine colonizers arrived later than the commonly held 65,000-year timeframe.

Some further opinions are available on the genetics data that refutes the dating of Madjedbebe to 59,000 to 70,000 years ago #ozarch attheu.utah.edu/research/whe... /em

Training centre to drive cultural heritage protection innovation in the resources sector A new Australian Research Council Training Centre is aiming to transform cultural heritage management in the resources sector.Based at Flinders University in collaboration with The University of…

A new Australian Research Council Training Centre is aiming to transform cultural heritage management in the resources sector #ozarch nit.com.au/20-08-2025/1... /em

The 5th NSW Aboriginal Archaeology Future Forum will be held on Friday 24 October at the Uni of Wollongong. Proposals for papers and panels are invited now, and registration will open shortly. To propose a paper, or for more information, please email NSWArchaeologyForum@gmail.com #ozarch /em

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Congratulations to the team involved in the recent $5M grant for the 5-year ARC Training Centre for Advancing Archaeology in the Resources Sector! #ozarch dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Gra... /em

Neanderthal DNA may refute 65,000-year-old date for human occupation in Australia, but not all experts are convinced A new DNA model suggests humans didn't reach Australia until 50,000 years ago, but archaeological data disagrees.

A new DNA model suggests humans didn't reach Australia until 50,000 years ago, but archaeological data disagrees #ozarch www.livescience.com/archaeology/... /em

Research Management System - Funded Projects - Linkage Projects 2024 round 2 RMS is the ARC's Research Management System, a web-based system used by eligible researchers to prepare and submit research proposals and assessments under the ARC National Competitive Grants Program…

Congratulations to the University of Sydney (Kakadu places of the recent past) and Monash University (Aboriginal artefact collections from southeast Australia) teams for their recent success in the ARC Linkage Projects funding #ozarch rms.arc.gov.au/RMS/Report/D... /em

Hidden in a Blue Mountains cave are artefacts that change the story of a nation Deep in the Blue Mountains, archaeologists uncover artefacts that reveal secrets of the nation's Ice Age past.

Inside Dargan Shelter, the Blue Mountains cave home to artefacts linked to the Ice Age #ozarch www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06... /em

TRADITIONAL OWNERS LEAD DIG UNCOVERING THOUSANDS OF YEARS OF HISTORY AT CAPE RANGE — Ngaarda Media BY ASAD KHAN AND TANGIORA HINAKI  A major Traditional Owner-led dig in Western Australia’s Cape Range has uncovered deep cultural histories through the use of cutting-edge mapping technology,…

A major Traditional Owner-led dig in Western Australia’s Cape Range has uncovered deep cultural histories through the use of cutting-edge mapping technology, with evidence of life on Country stretching back thousands of years #ozarch www.ngaardamedia.com.au/news/traditi... /em