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 →

CALL FOR PAPERS “On gases, clouds, fogs and mists” COOLABAH Online journal of the Australian and Transnational Studies Centre at the University of Barcelona Special issue edited by Benjamin K. Hodges Atmospheres are always all around us; but they are also routinely overlooked and ignored. When they become visible, are felt or otherwise noticed they... Continue Reading →

We write on behalf of the International Australian Studies Association (InASA), a multidisciplinary organisation of scholars committed to fostering a better understanding of Australia’s complex history, culture and society, and sharing this with the world. Our members work across many areas, but are primarily clustered in humanities and social science disciplines. We write in support... Continue Reading →

The Australian Society for the Study of Labour History (ASSLH) would like to invite you to the 2022 Labour History conference held in April in Bendigo. The pandemic has illuminated vital links between caring labour, class and community history. As the threat of contagion from Covid-19 spread, the reality of the intersections of gender, race, sexuality, disability,... Continue Reading →

Symbols of Australia: Imagining a Nation Edited by Melissa Harper, Richard White NewSouth 2021, 2nd edition Australia is a land of symbols. The Southern Cross. The Sydney Opera House. The kangaroo. Vegemite. But what do they actually mean? Where do they come from? Why are some symbols so hotly contested? Does Australia have more than... Continue Reading →

The Story of Australia: A new history of people and place, by Australian Studies scholars Louise Johnson, Tanja Luckins and David Walker, has been published by Routledge. The Story of Australia provides a fresh, engaging and comprehensive introduction to Australia’s history and geography. An island continent with distinct physical features, Australia is home to the most enduring... Continue Reading →