Humans first entered Australia 60,000 years ago via two routes, DNA analysis suggests

Debate has long surrounded when humans first traveled into Sahul, the ancient landmass that is now Australia, New Guinea and ...
Ancient Origins

New DNA Analysis Places First Australians' Arrival at 60,000 Years Ago

Archaeological evidence from sites like Madjedbebe suggested an arrival date of approximately 65,000 years ago, while genetic analyses consistently pointed to a much more recent timeframe of 47,000 to ...
The New York Times

Architect Embraces Indigenous Worldview in Australian Designs

Jefa Greenaway is a leading proponent of “Country-centered design,” which calls for collaboration with Indigenous communities and puts sustainability concerns at a project’s core. By Will Higginbotham ...
The Conversation

‘If the land is sick, so are we’: Australian First Nations spirituality explained

Joshua Waters receives funding from the Australian Research Council, as a Senior Research Fellow for the project Australian Spirituality: Wellness, Wellbeing and Risk. First Nations peoples have been ...
Human Rights Watch

Setback for Indigenous Rights in Australia

Australia’s referendum to enshrine a First Nations voice in the country’s constitution was unsuccessful. But the spotlight remains on the Australian government to ensure First Nations people’s rights ...
The New York Times

Crushing Indigenous Hopes, Australia Rejects ‘Voice’ Referendum

The proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament was widely supported by Indigenous voters, but had raised fears and hopes that were both overblown. Eva Nargoodah at home in Jimbalakudunj, Australia, with ...