We were thrilled to be contacted by Mike Taverner, who after reading some articles about the rock art of the Burrup on the Canberra Times, decided to write a letter to the newspaper. Below is what he wrote. Last week ...
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Friends of Australian Rock Art is truly pleased that Premier Barnett has promised that, if re-elected, he would push for World Heritage listing for Murujuga. However, we wonder why he did not go ahead over twelve months ago. Back then, ...
Read MoreOnce again it is that time of the year when we meet with our membership base. At FARA we look forward to our Annual General Meeting (AGM) as it is an important time to reflect and to share achievements and ...
Read MoreProfessor Jo McDonald has written a piece for The Conversation that we recommend reading. It provides a very comprehensive overview of the situation at Murujuga/Burrup Peninsula in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. She writes “One of the major concerns ...
Read MoreDear Friends, we are pleased to share the Senate inquiry program for tomorrow’s public hearing in Canberra. FARA will be presenting its submission for Protection of Aboriginal rock art of the Burrup Peninsula via teleconference at 12.00 (09.00 WAST).
Read MoreMarcus Strom has written a powerful article for the Brisbane Times, on the importance of engaging Traditional Owners in the conversations and processes leading up to World Heritage listing by UNESCO. In particular, he analyses what is happening with Murujuga’s ...
Read MoreInquiry into Protection of Aboriginal rock art of the Burrup Peninsula to have its initial hearing later this week In response to serious concerns about the impact of industrial emissions on Burrup rock art and the failure of CSIRO and ...
Read MoreTake this great opportunity to learn more about the Burrup’s rock art in a series of lectures from a variety of perspectives. Flyer – Ancient Petroglyphs of the Dampier Archipelago 11am, Saturday 18 February Lecture 1: Protection and preservation of ...
Read MoreCSIRO scientists pulled out of a joint study into the Aboriginal rock art on Burrup Peninsula that the Western Australian government had asked them to do. It can now be revealed that CSIRO scientists Deborah Lau and David Alexander were asked ...
Read MoreSeries of errors by the CSIRO has placed the world’s largest collection of indigenous rock art at risk The Burrup Peninsula (Murujuga) in the Pilbara region of Western Australia has more than one million rock art engravings. These are distributed over ...
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