Indigenous knowledge offered for climate change adaptation
Wednesday, 22 May 2013 06:00 Written by Geoff Vivian
RESEARCHERS have been studying traditional Indigenous knowledge of ecology and weather with the Mirriwoong people of the Ord Valley and Keep River, in order to better manage the effects of climate change.
TWO Australian National University researchers have used a high-tech isotopic method to estimate the potential age of the Burrup Peninsula’s rock art, based on the rate at which the rock surface erodes.
STUDENTS at the University of Western Australia are using digital photography software to capture ancient indigenous artwork which has been painted over to help determine how art influenced early Kimberley society.
Technology tracks valuable environmental data
Wednesday, 03 April 2013 10:00 Written by Lizzie Thelwell
TRADITIONAL owners are using a unique software program that collects environmental and cultural data to contribute to the land management and conservation of the desert rangelands areas in WA.
Endangered skink benefits from fire burning regimes
Friday, 22 March 2013 06:00 Written by Laura Glitsos
SURVEYS conducted in WA’s desert areas are revealing the survival of a threatened species may be intimately connected to the patch-burning practices of traditional owners.
Mulan–Gregory Lake project yields surprising artefacts
Sunday, 17 March 2013 06:00 Written by Geoff Vivian
OPTICALLY-STIMULATED Luminescence (OSL) has confirmed the earliest datable human habitation at Lake Gregory, Kimberley.
Joint management intended for new national park
Monday, 25 February 2013 10:00 Written by Geoff Vivian
THE STATE Government has confirmed plans to create a 160 square kilometre national park at the Kimberley’s Horizontal Waterfalls.
Kimberley archaeological site tells Aboriginal and settlers' interactions
Friday, 04 January 2013 06:00 Written by Geoff Vivian
A MARITIME archaeologist says the Camden Harbour settlement site is in urgent need of a proper management plan.
Research confirms Aboriginal medicine ‘kinos’ promising antibacterial
Monday, 03 December 2012 06:00 Written by Lily Yeang
EUCALYPTUS kinos should be investigated for their medicinal use due to their high antibacterial activity, a study from the University of Western Australia states.
Scitech’s Aboriginal Education Program (AEP) has been internationally recognised at the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) awards in Columbus, Ohio for its unique education delivery to students and teachers.
