Blog archive: June 2012
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Science
Dion in the Solomons: Celebrity status and a moment of reflection at Turtle beach
Over 3500 performers and arts practitioners from across the Pacific are converging in Honiara, Solomon Islands, for the 11th Festival of the Pacific Arts. Our Collections Coordinator Dion Peita reports from Day 2...
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Science
Dream weaver: a new collection of Maori Kete
Dream weavers: a new collection of contemporary Maori kete (baskets) acquired by the Australian Museum.
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Dion in the Solomons: Diesel, dust, skipjack and betel nuts
Over 3500 performers and arts practitioners from across the Pacific are converging in Honiara, Solomon Islands, for the 11th Festival of the Pacific Arts. Our Collections Coordinator Dion Peita reports from Day 1...
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At the Museum
Crocodile Capers
The young Freshwater Crocodiles, Crocodylus johnstoni, that live in Surviving Australia are growing up.
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Science
Tentative Chronology of Indigenous Canoes of Eastern Australia
Paper by Stan Florek presented at the 'Nawi' Conference held at the Australian National Maritime Museum: 31 May - 1 June 2012.
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Sharks feeding on a whale carcase
This amazing footage was taken near Warroora Station, Western Australia.
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At the Museum
The Fashion Less Waste 2012 finalists selected
I recently spent a day with some of our Fashion Less Waste 2012: Deep Oceans judges; Louise Olsen from Dinosaur Designs, Kelley Sheenan from Peppermint Magazine and Kelly Elkin from ALAS. It was time to choose the finalists of this fashion design competition.
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Transit of Venus: Day 4 - Transit Day
Australian Museum Members and astronomers Dr Fred Watson and Dr Nick Lomb set off on a 4 day tour to witness the 2012 Transit of Venus. This is what happened on day 4.
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Science
Transit of Venus tour: Day 3
Australian Museum Members and astronomers Dr Fred Watson and Dr Nick Lomb set off on a 4 day tour to witness the 2012 Transit of Venus. This is what happened on day 3.
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Science
Transit of Venus tour: Day 2
Australian Museum Members and astronomers Dr Fred Watson and Dr Nick Lomb set off on a 4 day tour to witness the 2012 Transit of Venus. This is what happened on day 2.
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Science
Transit of Venus tour: Day 1
Australian Museum Members and astronomers Dr Fred Watson and Dr Nick Lomb set off on a 4 day tour to witness the 2012 Transit of Venus.
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Museullaneous
E-merging technology & museums: an additional perspective on online producing
As cultural institutions become increasingly aware of their need to extend outreach and communication activities in the digital realm, museums require professionals with more composite profiles, combining mediation abilities and technological competence.
