Have you wondered how the first people arrived on Australia's rugged shores and thrived for tens of thousands of years? What wild creatures did they encounter, and what conditions shaped the unique creatures we see today?

Journey with us to the past, and hear from the experts about life in ancient Australia and discover the challenges and triumphs of those who walked this land long before us.

Speakers

Associate Professor Vera Weisbecker, Evolutionary Biologist, Flinders University
Professor Corey Bradshaw, Global Ecologist and Modeller, Flinders University
Dr Chris Wilson, Aboriginal Heritage Research Fellow, University of Tasmania
Hosted by Professor Barry Brook, Ecologist, Modeller and environmental sustainability expert, University of Tasmania.

Attend online
Join this talk in-person, or online. To attend online, register via Zoom, and we'll email you details on how to join. To register for the in-person event, reserve your spot on this page.

Explore the planetarium
Immerse yourself in a free planetarium dome experience that incorporates traditional and scientific knowledges to tell the stories of Australia's past. Suitable for the whole family, short shows run from 5.00pm and are brought to you by the Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage.

Pre-event refreshments
Head to the venue early and enjoy complimentary refreshments from 5.30pm.

Image credit
Vera Weisbecker

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This event has been programmed in collaboration with the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Australian Biodiversity and Heritage.

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