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Ann McGrath

@amcgrath.bsky.social

Historian, Kathleen Fitzpatrick laureate fellow, Australian National University, writer, artist. Deep histories, colonialism, indigenous justice. Inspired by friends, music, birds, beaches, oysters, wine, growing edible stuff.

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Wonderful audiobook. Thanks Helen!

29.03.2025 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great work Kate! Particularly important in these times.

13.03.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Advocacy - The Australian Historical Association The Australian Historical Association advocates for the ability of historians to produce and publicise excellent and ethical historical research, with fair access to historical resources and communiti...

The @austhistassoc.bsky.social is pleased to enhance its advocacy work this year. A short thread here on our terms, reach, submissions, statements, and tips for defending history: theaha.org.au/advocacy/

11.03.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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A finishing school for the nation β€’ Frank Bongiorno New, modern and international, the Blue Poles purchase helped open up the world to Australia

insidestory.org.au/a-finishing-...

11.03.2025 02:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Not a flood picture, but can’t stop thinking of all the family in storms, high winds & floods in SE Qld. No power, no internet or phone …

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The End of Deep History? The Finale - Research Centre for Deep History To mark the closure of the Research Centre for Deep History and the completion of the seven-year Laureate program, we ran a day-long event entitled The End of Deep History? On the 19th February 2025, ...

Well this was quite a day!

Appreciate all who joined us along the way to deep history, a seven year and more journey. Special shoutout to my dear friends & colleagues who gathered this week.
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21.02.2025 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yummy homegrown

07.02.2025 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The joy of a gang gang visit #birds #backyard #nature

26.01.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#historyed Do check out!

29.12.2024 03:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not sure why the novel β€œstone yard devotional” is a thing. I tried to not be bored. What am I missing?

07.01.2025 23:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Had some lovely cocktails & saw a car going sideways down the street then doing a burnout- like how do you even do that?. #canberrawild #summernats

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I got halfway through Winton’s juice before I decided there’s enough dystopia around without making it my leisure pursuit. An starting on the catholic one, trying not to be put off - at least it has lovely big print and space between the lines.

05.01.2025 03:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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A profound and poetic view of the world - its all about being human on the ground and in orbit.

03.01.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#historyed Do check out!

29.12.2024 03:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pretty one greeting me on morning walk @probirdrights.bsky.social

07.12.2024 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can’t wait to find time for a deep dive into this site πŸ™‚

28.12.2024 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Appreciated!

28.12.2024 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just love what nature gets up to in the art department. Spotted at the Gold Coast, Queensland.

27.12.2024 09:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is there a #history feed or grouping to find somewhere?

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Terrific launch of the Pompeii exhibition at the #nma National Museum of Australia

12.12.2024 12:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pretty one greeting me on morning walk @probirdrights.bsky.social

07.12.2024 11:11 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Painting some Christmas gifts

07.12.2024 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lucky you!

27.11.2024 02:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This sunset has a certain mood but not sure how to describe it.

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Spot the dolphin…very shy about getting filmed.

24.11.2024 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last days to apply!! Re.anu.edu.au

20.11.2024 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Last days to apply!! Re.anu.edu.au

20.11.2024 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

And in the US it appears they may only use β€˜line’. Giving a lecture at UNC and nobody knew what I was talking about, I was later told they presumed an Australian artefact of some kind.

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Hooray!

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