Toxic tides: the rubbish washing up in East Arnhem Land
Science & EnvironmentAn environmental disaster looms for remote East Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory, as tonnes of waste wash up on its shores.
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Why the rock art of Murujuga deserves World Heritage status
Science & EnvironmentThe West Australian government has committed to pursuing a World Heritage listing for the rock art of Murujuga.
How Indigenous knowledge might inform our response to climate change
Science & EnvironmentThe 10,000-year-old oral histories of Indigenous Australians tell of a time when sea levels were rising, and how people responded.
Digital map records 250 Indigenous massacres, more predicted
NewsIn the second stages of the mapping project, the number of massacres has increased from 172 to 240.
Stars renamed in recognition of Aboriginal astronomy
Science & EnvironmentFour stars in the night sky have been formally recognised by their Australian Aboriginal names.
When did Australia’s human history begin?
History & CultureIn July, a new date was published that pushed the opening chapters of Australian history back to 65,000 years ago. It is the latest development in a time revolution that has gripped the nation over the past half century.
Map recording massacres of Aboriginal people has been released
NewsThe map will over turn assumptions that were made for generations that this land wasn’t fought for on a number of fronts by the first peoples.
Surviving in the desert
AdventureAboriginal people across Australia have employed a number of common strategies to help them survive in some of the planet’s most arid environments.
Rare emerald glass spearhead uncovered on Rottnest Island
NewsA professor and a group of students have uncovered a spearhead, said to have been used 100 years ago for trade and hunting.
On this day: Pemulwuy is killed
On This DayRemembering the Indigenous resistance fighter determined to maintain Aboriginal traditions by resisting British rule.