‘Hobbits’ extinct much earlier than first thought
A tiny human species discovered in 2003 may have been extinct for much longer than previously thought.
A tiny human species discovered in 2003 may have been extinct for much longer than previously thought.
The stolen remains of three Bardi Jawi people have been returned to their traditional lands in an emotional ceremony in Western Australia.
Scientists identify the earliest instance of sexual reproduction in vertebrates.
Ancient paintings found in caves on Sulawesi may be the oldest artworks found outside Europe.
An ancient canoe has helped solve a puzzle as to how Polynesian seafarers first made it to the far reaches of the Pacific.
Scientists use a scanning electron microscope to pin down the colour of ‘first bird’ Archaeopteryx .
The genes of dingoes, dogs and wolves suggests they all evolved from a long gone ancestor, turning existing theories of dog origins on their heads.
One of the most important Aboriginal rock art sites in NSW may soon be protected by law.
Phallus-shaped stones recently discovered in Papua New Guinea may hold ancient cultural clues.
The 1974 discovery of Mungo Man doubled the known length of Aboriginal history in Australia.