Rock art sheds light on migration of early Australians
An international team of archaeologists and researchers has found the oldest-known rock art in the world, dating back at least 67,800 years.
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Oldest known painting discovered in Indonesian cave
Australian researchers say a painting, believed to be at least 51,200 years old, has been found in a cave on the east Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
Feat of clay: oldest pottery sheds light on trade route
A collaboration between traditional owners and researchers has uncovered the oldest pottery made in Australia on an island in the Great Barrier Reef.
National tour lifts the lid on wonders of ancient Egypt
The finest treasures from ancient Egypt will be on display for Australians to wonder at, with a major exhibition based in the Netherlands touring the country.
Threatened species, artefacts mapped in canoe odyssey
A scientific and cultural expedition along Queensland's Mary River has documented flood impacts, endangered species and ancient Aboriginal artefacts.