Bain Attwood is Professor of History at Monash University and has held fellowships at the University of Cambridge and Harvard University. In 2010 his book Possession: Batman’s Treaty and the Matter of History won the Ernest Scott Prize for the most distinguished contribution to the history of Australia or New Zealand or colonial history. He has written many books, including the acclaimed biography William Cooper: An Aboriginal Life Story, about the inspirational Aboriginal leader William Cooper, and co-edited Telling Stories: Indigenous History and Memory in Australia and New Zealand and Protection and Empire: A Global History.
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Diana Thorp at the Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial
Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell, ACT, Australia
As part of the Australian War Memorial author talks series, Diana Thorp will talk about her book Code of Silence: How Australian Women helped Win the War. She will share...
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Words in Winter: Fed Up and Fighting Back with Lucy Ridge and Tammi Jonas
Daylesford Town Hall
76/78 Vincent St, Daylesford, VIC, Australia
What happens when women walk away from broken systems and start building their own? Lucy Ridge was a chef burned out by the misogyny, long hours and barked orders of commercial...
$18
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Book Launch: Fiery Tales, edited by Ann-Marie Priest (ANU)
Fellows Bar & Cafe, University House
1 Balmain Cres, Acton, ACT
Ann-Marie Priest at ANU Join Dr Ann-Marie Priest as she discusses her latest book Fiery Tales: The correspondence of Gwen Harwood and Larry Sitsky (Monash University Publishing) with Dr Susan...
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The Future, Interrupted: An Innovation Week Special with Richard King
Melbourne Connect - Science Gallery Melbourne - SGM Theatre
Level G, 700 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, Australia
Exploring how we imagine the future, how technology shapes our lives, & how the choices we make today influence the world we build tomorro2. This special event explores how we...
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Book Launch: 50 Years/50 Works
MUMA
900 Dandenong Rd (building F), Caulifield, VIC, Australia
MUMA hosts a relay of talks to celebrate the launch of 50 Years/50 Works: A MUMA Collection Index. MUMA hosts a relay of talks to celebrate the launch of 50...
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Diana Thorp at the Australian War Memorial
Australian War Memorial Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell, ACT, AustraliaAs part of the Australian War Memorial author talks series, Diana Thorp will talk about her book Code of Silence: How Australian Women helped Win the War. She will share...
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Words in Winter: Fed Up and Fighting Back with Lucy Ridge and Tammi Jonas
Daylesford Town Hall 76/78 Vincent St, Daylesford, VIC, AustraliaWhat happens when women walk away from broken systems and start building their own? Lucy Ridge was a chef burned out by the misogyny, long hours and barked orders of commercial...
$18 -
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Book Launch: Fiery Tales, edited by Ann-Marie Priest (ANU)
Fellows Bar & Cafe, University House 1 Balmain Cres, Acton, ACTAnn-Marie Priest at ANU Join Dr Ann-Marie Priest as she discusses her latest book Fiery Tales: The correspondence of Gwen Harwood and Larry Sitsky (Monash University Publishing) with Dr Susan...
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The Future, Interrupted: An Innovation Week Special with Richard King
Melbourne Connect - Science Gallery Melbourne - SGM Theatre Level G, 700 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, AustraliaExploring how we imagine the future, how technology shapes our lives, & how the choices we make today influence the world we build tomorro2. This special event explores how we...
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Book Launch: 50 Years/50 Works
MUMA 900 Dandenong Rd (building F), Caulifield, VIC, AustraliaMUMA hosts a relay of talks to celebrate the launch of 50 Years/50 Works: A MUMA Collection Index. MUMA hosts a relay of talks to celebrate the launch of 50...
