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The Australian Historical Association was founded in 1973 and is the peak national organisation of historians working in all fields of history. https://theaha.org.au

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Law in the New Democracy <p>In the 1850s, opposition to the Crown in New South Wales made for unsteady ground for the administration of criminal law. This study of skirmishes between magistrates, constables and the…

Congratulations to AHA member Paula Byrne on the publication of her new book "Law in the New Democracy"! Grab your copy at the link: press.anu.edu.au/publications...

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Mola, False Conception, and False Pregnancy in British Medicine, 1550–1850 When reproduction defied certainty, it unsettled medicine, law, and belief. This book reveals how ambiguous pregnancies reshaped knowledge, emotion, and the cultural meaning of conception across…

Congratulations to AHA member Paige Donaghy on the publication of her new book "Mola, False Conception, and False Pregnancy in British Medicine, 1550β€”1850" -- follow the link to grab your own copy! boydellandbrewer.com/book/mola-fa...

22.02.2026 22:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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AHA Conference 2026 - The Australian Historical Association Monday 29 June–Friday 3 July 2026, Macquarie University The 45th Australian Historical Association (AHA) Conference will be hosted by Macquarie University.Β  The organising committee are excited to…

Get those abstracts in -- today's the last day you can submit your abstract for the 2026 AHA Conference! theaha.org.au/aha-conferen...

20.02.2026 01:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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41. Vale Emeritus Professor Heather Goodall – Reflecting on a Life in History Podcast Episode Β· History Lab Β· 05/02/2026 Β· 1h 16m

Like so many, we were deeply saddened by the recent passing of Professor Emeritus Heather Goodall AM FASSA FRSN. Before her death, Heather spoke to historian Anna Clark to reflect upon her life and work. Listen to this very special episode of History Lab here: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/h...

18.02.2026 00:01 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Awards and Prizes - The Australian Historical Association The AHA administers a range of prizes and awards annually and biennially. The Association is also proud of theirΒ partnership with the National Archives of Australia to offer scholarships to…

ECRs and HDRs! Applications for a whole suite of prizes (that celebrate your work and help you get to our annual conference) are now open! Check out the website to see which prizes you might be eligible for! theaha.org.au/awards-and-p...

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AHA Conference 2026 - The Australian Historical Association Monday 29 June–Friday 3 July 2026, Macquarie University The 45th Australian Historical Association (AHA) Conference will be hosted by Macquarie University.Β  The organising committee are excited to…

ONE MORE WEEK to get your abstracts in for the 2026 AHA Conference! We can't wait to see you at Macquarie University in July -- don't miss out! theaha.org.au/aha-conferen...

12.02.2026 22:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3
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AHA Conference 2026 - The Australian Historical Association Monday 29 June–Friday 3 July 2026, Macquarie University The 45th Australian Historical Association (AHA) Conference will be hosted by Macquarie University.Β  The organising committee are excited to…

Exciting news!!! The CFP for the 2026 AHA Conference has been extended! Missed out on submitting an abstract? You've now got until 20 February -- two whole extra weeks! We can't wait to see you at Macquarie University in July -- head to the website for all the details! theaha.org.au/aha-conferen...

05.02.2026 01:13 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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History and AI Explore the article collection: History and AI. Published in History Australia.

For the entire month of December, the History Australia special collection on history and AI is free to read! Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and happy reading! www.tandfonline.com/journals/rah...

05.12.2025 02:46 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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AHA Conference 2026 - The Australian Historical Association Monday 29 June–Friday 3 July 2026, Macquarie University The 45th Australian Historical Association (AHA) Conference will be hosted by Macquarie University.Β  The organising committee are excited to…

Exciting news: the CFP for the 2026 AHA Conference is live! We'll be meeting at Macquarie University, on Dharug Country in Sydney, to discuss and explore the theme of "Changing Minds". We'd love to see you there: all the details are at the link! theaha.org.au/aha-conferen...

02.12.2025 00:08 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Reciting the names of the dead: how Australia’s response to HIV/Aids was emotionally – and politically – powerful | Leigh Boucher Researchers now describe it as both historical phenomenon and public health model. Its success was remarkable

In the latest instalment of Past/Present, AHA's column in The Guardian, Leigh Boucher considers the history of World Aids Day and the success of activist-led safe-sex campaigns in Sydney. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

01.12.2025 03:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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30 new Fellows elected to Humanities Academy – Australian Academy of the Humanities The Australian Academy of the Humanities has today announced the election of 30 new Fellows. Fellows are among the nation’s most influential thinkers, providing insight essential to Australia’s…

Congratulations to AHA members Rachel Fensham, Anna Johnston, Tamson Pietsch, Paul Turnbull, and Andrekos Varnava: newly elected Fellows of the Australian Academy of the Humanities! humanities.org.au/power-of-the...

20.11.2025 00:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Academic Freedom Symposium – Australian Academy of the Humanities Join us at this year's CHASS in Melbourne to explore what it means to define, contest and safeguard academic freedom in the 21st century.

This time next week a whole host of AHA members will be speaking as part of the Aus Academy of the Humanities and CHASS' symposium on academic freedom. It's free and open to the public: register your attendance at the link! humanities.org.au/events/acade...

17.11.2025 23:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Book Launch: The Australian Wars | Australian War Memorial Donate Today

In Canberra tonight? Head along to the launch of "The Australian Wars" at the Australian War Memorial -- Rachel Perkins and Henry Reynolds will be discussing the book's stories of Indigenous resistance to colonial occupation. All the details are at the link! www.awm.gov.au/book-austral...

13.11.2025 23:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Australian Studies Journal 44/2025 – German Association for Australian Studies German Association for Australian Studies

AHA members Lyndon McGarrity and Ben Jones have co-edited a special issue of Australian Studies Journal, on "Histories of Northern and Regional Australia". Access the special issue at the link to read the latest work from a bunch of AHA members! australienstudien.org/australian-s...

11.11.2025 23:45 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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In a world with democracy in decline, we have much to learn from those who rallied against Whitlam’s dismissal | Frank Bongiorno and James Watson In 1975, few Australians believed the dismissal of a democratically elected government was business as usual

There's a new instalment in Past/Present, AHA's monthly column in The Guardian! On the eve of the 50th ann. of Whitlam's dismissal, James Watson and Frank Bongiorno consider how "one of the biggest deals in Australian history" played out amongst ordinary people. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

10.11.2025 00:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Power and Vision: Australia and the South Pacific Commission | National Library of Australia (NLA) 2025 National Library of Australia Fellow, Dr Alexis Bergantz shares his Fellowship research on the history of the South Pacific Commission.

2025 NLA Fellow Alexis Bergantz will be presenting on his Fellowship research at the NLA today! Head along to hear his presentation β€œPower and Vision: Australia and the South Pacific Commission”. Register at the link! www.library.gov.au/whats-on/eve...

05.11.2025 22:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Book launch: The Shortest History of Australia | National Library of Australia (NLA) Renowned historian Mark McKenna sits down with Frank Bongiorno to discuss Mark's new book and how it came together.

In Canberra tonight? Head along to the launch of Mark McKenna's new book "The Shortest History of Australia", at the NLA! All the details are at the link: www.library.gov.au/whats-on/eve...

05.11.2025 00:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ikarians in South Australia, 1900-1945 | Anthem Press Emigration, Settlement, Community Building and Integration

Congratulations to AHA member Yianni Cartledge for the publication of his new book "Ikarians in South Australia 1900--1945"! Pick up your own copy here: anthempress.com/books/ikaria...

02.11.2025 21:30 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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The AHA was delighted to see so many wonderful history projects receive funding in the latest round of ARC Discovery Grants, announced this week! Congratulations to all the successful applicants, especially the AHA members among them, and commiserations to those who weren't funded this time around.

30.10.2025 22:45 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to AHA member Annemarie McLaren for the publication of her new book "Aboriginal-Colonial Exchanges in New South Wales 1800β€”1835: When the Strangers Came to Stay"! Grab a copy at the link: global.oup.com/academic/pro...

30.10.2025 00:01 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to AHA member David Lowe for the publication of his new book, "The Colombo Plan: Development Internationalism in Cold War Asia"! It's available to purchase here: www.cambridge.org/core/books/c...

28.10.2025 00:01 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fellowships The Library offers a number of prestigious and competitive fellowships to support the study, writing and teaching of Australian history and culture.

Congratulations to the 2026 State Library of NSW Fellows, announced last night in Sydney, and especially the AHA members among them: Mark Dunn, Ruby Ekkel, Hannah Forsyth, Tamson Pietsch, and Nicole Townsend! www.sl.nsw.gov.au/about/awards...

23.10.2025 01:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

AHA member and 2024-25 Carol Thomas Fellow Nancy Cushing will be delivering the Carol Thomas Lecture at the State Library of NSW tonight! All the details are here: www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/coral...

21.10.2025 23:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Free tomorrow night? AHA member Cath Bishop is delivering the 2025 Russel Ward Annual Lecture, in person at UNE and live online via Zoom! Cath will be revealing the complex and often hidden work of women behind the label "home duties". Register here: www.une.edu.au/about-une/ne...

21.10.2025 00:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to AHA member Martin Thomas, whose book "Clever Men" has been named as a finalist in the 2025 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Awards! Read all about it here: www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/top/news_and...

19.10.2025 22:30 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

OMG, a JOB! UNSW Canberra is looking for Level B and Level C positions in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences! Check out the job ad here: external-careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/53...

16.10.2025 22:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The fledgling UN tried to rein in mass-scale misinformation. The world turned its back and is now paying the price | Roland Burke The ruinous result of the US approach to freedom of information and media has made anti-democratic contagion impossible to ignore

The war against 'false news' is not 'new', but has been a concern of international organisations for over 100 years. The ever captivating Roland Burke launches a new Guardian column, Past/Present, sponsored by the @austhistassoc.bsky.social.

10.10.2025 22:04 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

The fledgling UN tried to rein in mass-scale misinformation. The world turned its back and is now paying the price | Roland Burke Great new #history initiative to counterbalance the presentism of media. Well done @australia.theguardian.com @austhistassoc.bsky.social

13.10.2025 01:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The fledgling UN tried to rein in mass-scale misinformation. The world turned its back and is now paying the price | Roland Burke The ruinous result of the US approach to freedom of information and media has made anti-democratic contagion impossible to ignore

A new initiative from the AHA: a monthly column in The Guardian providing an historical perspective on present-day events! We're starting with Roland Burke, thinking about misinformation and the links between the UN of today and the 1930s. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

13.10.2025 22:45 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to AHA member Marnie Hughes-Warrington for being named as a finalist in the Women in Innovation SA awards!

07.10.2025 23:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0