BRINGING YOU THE LATEST HERITAGE NEWS FROM AUSTRALIA AND AROUND THE WORLD
At the beginning of his career, an extraordinary discovery instilled in Dr Andrew Sneddon a lifelong passion for uncovering the everyday stories of archaeology.
Andrew Sneddon was completing his Honours year at the University of Queensland when he got the opportunity to go to Greece for ten weeks to work on an excavation.
Read MoreLast weekend in a national report for Weekend Today, Nine News reporter Izabella Staskowski spoke with Extent Heritage CEO Ian Travers to uncover the “buried blocks phenomenon”.
In the nineteenth century, flood-prone areas of Melbourne were backfilled, burying entire homes.
Extent Heritage are proud to welcome Dr Alex Parmington as the new manager of our Melbourne office.
Alex brings a wealth of experience, particularly in Aboriginal cultural heritage management and working with and for Traditional Owners – a key focus for Extent.
Read MoreExtent Heritage is excited to announce the appointment of Lucy Taksa to the Extent Heritage Board.
Lucy is a Professor of Management in the Deakin Business School at Deakin University and has a long history as a heritage professional.
Read MoreSet back from Macquarie Street, two brick and sandstone buildings stand side by side, twin markers of the city’s first thirty years. The Mint was built between 1811 and 1816 as part of the Sydney Civil Hospital. Hyde Park Barracks, right next door, was built in 1817–19 to provide accommodation for the colony’s convicts.
Read MoreEleanor Banaag, a Senior Associate at Extent Heritage, has worked in heritage conservation on sites across New South Wales. The biggest lesson she’s learned is that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. In fact, every heritage place has its own bespoke needs that must be responded to.
Read MoreFor heritage advisor and advocate Lisa Trueman, the suburbs tell the real story of Sydney.
The streets of Sydney’s inner western suburbs span over two centuries of the city’s history.
Read MoreA great news story from Network 10 on our project in Melbourne's CBD! Our CEO, Ian Travers talks about the ‘buried blocks’ phenomenon.
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Read MoreIt’s cold, dirty work to be digging around in a muddy pit in the middle of winter in Melbourne, but archeologist Liesel Gentilli’s eyes light up when she describes the treasures she’s unearthed on Bennetts Lane.
Read MoreArchaeology is a vibrant field at the forefront of capturing cultural heritage, and Archaeologists are in high demand.
A new course at The Australian National University is giving students hands on experience and invaluable industry ready skills, while working with First Nations communities to capture their long connection to country.
Read MoreOur Executive Board is delighted to announce that Dr Madeline Shanahan has been appointed as a new Director. These are exciting times for Extent Heritage, with Madeline bringing fresh ideas to the company as it grows and diversifies.
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Recently, we were delighted to hold our first post COVID live event! It was a great opportunity to get everyone together and go down to the Sydney Build Expo where Extent Heritage were exhibiting…
Read MoreWhat a fantastic awards event National Trust of Australia (NSW). Congratulations to all the winners today. A special call out to our partner, Tanner Kibble Denton Architects for wining the Judges’ Choice this year. Proud to work with you.
Read MoreANNOUNCEMENT: Winner for the Martin Davies Award for Best Public Archaeology Initiative... goes to Extent Heritage!
We are honoured to receive this prestigious Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology (ASHA) Award for 2022!
R. Ian Jack Award for Best Honours Thesis goes to... Cora Wolswinkel (La Trobe University) for A Survey of the Soda Water Industry in Regional Victoria 1841 – 1862.
Read MoreThe World Water Council held the 9th World Water Forum in Dakar in March 2022. Our CEO, Ian Travers was invited to present at this year's forum as President of the new ICOMOS International Scientific Committee (ISC) on Water and Heritage.
Read More‘Lilith: A Feminist History Journal’ is this year’s issue of The Australian National University Press’ journal and contains a chapter by Extent’s Dr Madeline Shanahan.
Read MoreBonnie Vale Campground can be seen as a recent ‘time capsule’ preserving a physical record of recent Dharawal occupation and use over the last thousand years.
Read MoreCongratulations Dr MacLaren North… what an outstanding acknowledgement to receive the CEnvP Scheme Service Award!
Read MoreAs part of a realignment of our leadership team, this marks an exciting new chapter for Extent Heritage.
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