Join us for a premiere film screening, book launch, digital map debut and panel discussion about a surprising and forgotten aspect of Australian history – the enthralling history of the rescues of thousands of colonists by Aboriginal people from life-threatening situations such as bush fires, floods, shipwrecks and being lost in the bush. Award-winning author Associate Professor (Dr) Fred Cahir discusses his latest book They Rescued Us! Aboriginal Heroes on Country with filmmakers Lucinda Horrocks and Jary Nemo of Wind & Sky Productions, whose new film Acts of Heroism will be screened on the day.

Join the Phillip Island & District Historical Society CHRISTMAS DINNER $35 per person & BYO Pre-purchased tickets only RSVP by 18 November 2022 www.trybooking.com/CDLLT  

Experience the sights and sounds of Christmas in the lavish surroundings of Labassa. We’ve decked the halls, decorated the tree and set the dining table. Elwood Community Choir will serenade
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For over 80 years, the former Holden factory in Fishermens Bend provided a home for innovation and social connection in Fishermans Bend.    The launch of Australia’s first locally made mass-production
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Bass Valley Historical Society Afternoon Tea meeting on Sunday, December 4 2022 at 2.00pm. Guest speaker is Maureen Matthews on Euphemia Henderson (1822-1907), wildflower artist and botanist. Where: Corinella Public
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Hotham History Project invites you to a cruise on the Blackbird to the Port of Melbourne. Join Peter Somerville for a two hour cruise on the Blackbird exploring the Port
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This panel discussion, featuring strong First Nations people speaking about their work and experience in anti-carceral activism, will be chaired by Amangu Yamatji scholar and community organiser, Dr Crystal McKinnon.
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Professor Megan Davis will speak about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the referendum to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Australian Constitution.