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Rewind Forward Exhibition at PROV (and online): Uncover the past through a new lens with the 2025 Creatives in Residence, who have transformed Victoria's Archives into powerful contemporary art.

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Rewind Forward - Google Arts & Culture
Uncover the past through a new lens with the 2025 Creatives in Residence, who have transformed Victoria's Archives into powerful contemporary art.
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October 6, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Close Encounters: Intimacies and Asian Australian Cinema
Tuesday, 27 Oct 2026, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Capitol Theatre, 113 Swanston St, Melbourne

FREE

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Close Encounters: Intimacies and Asian Australian Cinema
The RMIT Australian Screen Research Collection Salon celebrates milestones in Asian Australian filmmaking through an exclusive in-conversation event.
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August 30, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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The Queensland Tiger has revived the songs Charles Thatcher, one of the best-known entertainers of the Australian goldfields during the 1850s and 1860s.

VTo download and listen to the songs (no charge): thequeenslandtiger.com/albums/

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June 24, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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This year's Wilson History Oration, hosted by PHA (SA) and presented by Karen George promises to be a fascinating exploration into the difference historians make in our lives.

phavic.wildapricot.org/event-6726318

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June 16, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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Map of Lost Places: A Collaborative Project Exploring Women’s Memory, City Space and Story

Visit the website:
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April 8, 2026 at 2:49 AM
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Have you checked out the Melbourne Writers Festival program yet? Lots of history-themed writers coming to Melbourne in May.
mwf.com.au/program

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March 22, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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For Women's History Month, the History Council of Victoria presents: Women and the Criminal Justice System in Australia.

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March 17, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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Oral History Victoria presents Oral History for the Future: Preservation and Accessibility. Friday, 13 March, 9:30am - 1pm (Online). Fees apply.

events.humanitix.com/oral_history...

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Oral History for the Future: Preservation and Accessibility
How to preserve oral history interviews so they're accessible in 100 years. Half-day online workshop presented by Alistair Thomson.
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February 15, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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HCV's first Book & Author chat is with Jessica Lake, the author of Special Damage: The Slander of Women and the Gendered History of Defamation Law.

Thursday, 5 March, 6 pm at Bard's Apothecary, 24 Crossley Street, Melbourne.

www.historycouncilvic.org.au/book_author_...

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Special Damage by Jessica Lake book cover
February 8, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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There are significantly fewer places named after women than men.

This month, the Royal Historical Society of Victoria has collaborated with Gender Equity Victoria on the Reclaim Her Name initiative.

www.historyvictoria.org.au/reclaim-her-...

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Slide promoting Reclaim her Name workshops in February and March
February 1, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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Do you have an interesting take on the history of the City of Melton, its residents and the surrounding areas?

www.melton.vic.gov.au/Out-n-About/...

Melton City Council is looking for events to include in the Melton Heritage Festival 2026!
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Heritage Festival 2026
An annual celebration of all things history and heritage in the City of Melton.
www.melton.vic.gov.au
December 9, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Support history advocacy and communication in Victoria with a donation to the History Council of Victoria this year.

www.historycouncilvic.org.au/donate

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November 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Unimelb's School of Government, Archives and Special Collections, and Trinity College are delighted to invite you to a Symposium being held to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Fraser Government.

12-13 December 2025

www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/whats-happen...

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True Liberal? The Record and Legacy of the Fraser Government, 1975-1983
True Liberal? The Record and Legacy of the Fraser Government, 1975-1983
www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au
November 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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Join us to celebrate the publication of Victoria – Suffering to Statehood by Michael Rucker

October 15, 5:30-7:00 PM | 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne

RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-victoria-suffering-to-statehood-by-michael-p-rucker/

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Book cover for 'Victoria: Suffering to Statehood' by Michael P. Rucker. Features row of historical Australian flags including Union Jack and colonial flags at top. Main image shows historical painting of early Melbourne settlement with coffee and tea shop building in foreground, sailing ship, horse-drawn cart, and colonial buildings in background. Orange header and dark footer frame the historical illustration.
October 12, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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Did you know North Melbourne was called Hotham from 1859 to 1887? Just one of many fascinating details in Fiona Gatt's new book "Old North Melbourne".

We were thrilled to host the launch last week, with Professor Andrew May introducing the author.

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Professor Andrew May standing at a lectern and talking to a crowd of people. Author Fiona Gatt standing at a lectern and talking to a crowd of people.
October 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Can I Help You? Recognising and Improving Artificial Intelligence as History Maker

Thursday, 16 October at 6 pm
State Library Victoria Theatrette, Melbourne
Distinguished Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington AO

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2025 Annual Lecture
History Council of Victoria
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September 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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I'm so excited to finally be able to say it: Happy History Month to all who celebrate!

If you haven't already, today is the perfect day to head to https://historymonth.org.au/events-calendar/ to find fantastic history events happening near you.

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History Month 2025 promotional poster with retro sunburst design in pink, teal, and gold radiating from central circular badge reading '1-31 October History Month 2025'. Tagline 'Between Birth & Death Lies History' appears above website historymonth.org.au. Bottom features black and white vintage photograph of people relaxing on a beach.
September 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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📚 Join us for the launch of "Love, Class and Empire" by A. James Hammerton.

RSVP at https://www.historyvictoria.org.au/event/book-launch-love-class-and-empire-an-english/

🗓️ October 3, 6:30-8:30 PM
📍 239 A'Beckett St, Melbourne

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Book launch event poster for 'Love, Class and Empire' by A. James Hammerton. Features book cover with historical photograph of two people in white colonial-era clothing. Event details: October 3, 6:30-8:30 PM at 239 A'Beckett St Melbourne. Launch includes author A. James Hammerton (Emeritus Scholar, La Trobe University), launch speech by Emeritus Professor Alistair Thomson (Monash University), and MCing by Emeritus Professor Richard Broome AM (La Trobe University)."
September 30, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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October is Victorian History Month! Check out the schedule of events near you.

historymonth.org.au

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Home - History Month 2025
Discover Victoria's History Month events from museums, libraries, councils, and heritage groups. Explore local history through tours, exhibitions, and community activities.
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September 28, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Join the co-authors of "Fathering: An Australian History" for the next Making Public Histories webinar from the History Council of Victoria on Thursday 25 September at 5pm.

Register for the weblink!

www.historycouncilvic.org.au/making_publi...

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Fathering: An Australian History book cover
September 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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An important conversation on fathering in Australia based on the new book, "Fathering: An Australian History", now available.

www.historycouncilvic.org.au/mph_septembe...

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August 31, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Our friends at Oral History Victoria are hosting a portraiture skills workshop to help you take the best photographs you can of your oral history subjects.

Saturday, 8 November, 9:30 - 1 pm (online)
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August 6, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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Celebrate the Centenary of Women's Right to stand for Parliament in Victoria at Cherishing, Challenging, Democracy: Civics, Rights, Responsibility.

16 July 2025 (9 am to noon)
Queens Hall, Parliament House, Melbourne
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Cherishing, Challenging Democracy-Rights & Responsibility
You are invited to Parliament House on 16 July to celebrate the centenary of women's right to stand for parliament in Victoria. Expert speakers...
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July 1, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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The Open House Melbourne program is now live! Enjoy walking tours around some of Melbourne's most iconic properties on the weekend of 26-27 July.

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Open House Melbourne Weekend 2025 | Open House Melbourne
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June 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM