Jill Roe Early Career Researcher AHA Conference Scholarship Scheme: Applications Open
The AHA is thrilled to announce a new conference prize, the Jill Roe Early Career Researcher AHA Conference Scholarship. Funding for this scheme is made possible by a generous bequest from Professor Emerita Jill Roe (1940–2017), an eminent and much-loved Australian historian who made a very significant contribution to the writing, teaching and public communication of history in Australia and abroad.
Chamber of Arts and Culture News
news on submissions made by the Chamber in 2018. They also farewelled inaugural Executive Director, Henry Boston and welcomed Shelagh Magadza back to the Western Australian arts and culture sector as the new Executive Director.
A Continuing Issue: The Burrup Rock Art
You may recall that in November Robin Chapple MLC Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region called on HCWA members to submit comments to the Environmental Protection Authority calling for action in regard to the threat to Burrup Rock Art by the North West Shelf Project Extension & the Pluto North West Shelf Interconnector Pipeline. Many HCWA members replied within the tight deadlines set for response by the EPA and Woodside. The Burrup situation is ongoing.
Feature Article 1: Ancient History in Education
The study of Ancient History has undeniable charm, it is easy to succumb to its wiles … what is there not to love? Dastardly deeds, notorious bad guys whose actions seem to have been completely unrestrained by culture or ethics, bloody battles across continents, heinous injustice, leaders who were condemned/misunderstood/reviewed by turns – exactly the stuff kids of all ages love. Articles from Dr Lara O’Sullivan of UWA and the Editor.
Feature Article 2: On the Fringe
A short history of the world’s largest alternative performance arts event.
The origins of the Fringe festival reflect the desire of the WWII generation to reunite following the global catastrophe and division which characterised its youth. As such the Festival represents an intriguing turning point in cultural history, and has gone on to not only redefine performance festivals, but to articulate the sexual revolution, embrace equality, provide a platform for alternative culture, and tackle often otherwise unspoken confronting historical and sociopolitical issues through various forms of performance art. Its success has been truly remarkable.