Professor Tom Griffiths to launch new CRC in Australian History at Federation University, Ballarat
The place where ‘the Australian Flag’ first flew in defiance against government tyranny will this month see the launch of a new Collaborative Research Centre in Australian History. In the…
Rather different? Consistency in the inconsistency of government response to drought
Image: Wheat paddock near Wangaratta, Victoria, circa 1920s. Loans for seed wheat are one of the ways that Australian governments have assisted drought-affected farmers. Photo courtesy of Margaret…
1914: A Monument to Drought
In April, cereal farmers in south-eastern Australia look to the sky, look to the soil and prepare to sow. One hundred years ago, in 1914, after a dry spring and summer, rain fell in April…
Downloadable HIstory now available as an ebook
On behalf of the Chief Investigators, staff and participants in the Deepening Histories of Place ARC Linkage Project hosted by the Australian National University, Professor Ann McGrath…
Biography Workshop, 27 March 2014
Guest Speaker: Peter Fitzpatrick whose book, The Two Frank Thrings, won the National Biography Prize in 2012.Date: Thursday 27th MarchTime: 12.00 midday – 2.00 p.m.Venue: Seminar Room A, Coombs Bldg…
Shortlist honour for Frank Bongiorno
The Sex Lives of Australians: A History by Associate Professor Frank Bongiorno is one of four books shortlisted for the 2013 ACT Book of the Year Award which offers $10,000 for the winning…
Debate to focus on women's history
Professor Angela Woollacott, Manning Clark Professor of History from the School of History is to team with Dr Ann Summers, National Museum of Australia founding director, Dr Dawn Casey,…