There are multiple forms of belonging in Australia which derive from a broad and differentiated range of raced and gendered histories. Dominant histories of belonging (e.g. white settler-colonial belonging) have been strongly contested for many decades. For example, in the wake of the Mabo and Wik decisions, the report on the Stolen Generations, and debates... Continue Reading →

A new literary biography Good for the Soul: John Curtin’s Life with Poetry by Toby Davidson (Macquarie University) has just been published by UWA Publishing. Davidson draws upon his archival work as a John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library Visiting Scholar and personal knowledge as a Curtin descendent to trace Curtin’s affinity for poetry from boyhood... Continue Reading →

Background Dr John Barrett (1931-1997) established this award by way of a bequest to La Trobe University in 1987. Dr John Barrett was a lecturer and reader at La Trobe University from 1969 until his retirement in 1990. His research specialisation was 20th century Australian history, particularly national involvement in the world wars. Dr Barrett... Continue Reading →

RANZ CONFERENCE Polish Association for the Study of Australia and New Zealand’s 3rd Biennial International Conference Redefining Australia and New Zealand: Insularity, Solidarity, Disunity? Online, 22-23 September 2021 Organised by Faculty of English, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań Call for Papers Polish Association for the Study of Australia and New Zealand, together with the Faculty... Continue Reading →

The fourth volume in the Studies in Transnationalism book series has been published. It is by Bill Apter and is entitled Rethinking the Australian Dilemma: Economics and Foreign Policy, 1942-1957 (New York: Peter Lang Publishing, 2021). Apter’s book is based on excellent research and has a very engaging narrative. The main theme of his book:... Continue Reading →