1. Australia ICOMOS – Canberra Talk Series

2. Sustainable Heritage Seminar, 18 November 2010 – new venue

3. Australia ICOMOS membership & subscription fee increases

4. Australian Archaeological Association 2010 conference

5. Link to Heritage Tasmania’s E-newsletter

6. News from Heritage South Australia

7. International Conference on Creative Tourism, Barcelona, 9-10 December 2010

8. Dutch Shipwrecks lecture at Australian National University, 10 November 2010

9. SITUATIONS VACANT Senior Management Staff, NSW Rail Heritage Centre

10. SITUATION VACANT Lecturer in Cultural Heritage, Deakin University

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1. Australia ICOMOS – Canberra Talk Series

Remembering the Dead

Halloween sets the scene for this talk, which examines some of the ways in which the dead are remembered and commemorated. A range of topics will be explored, with examples provided from a career in history, museums and heritage, both in England and Australia. By the end of the evening you will realise how much those who have passed before are still with us. There will even be some ghosts and witches!

The presenter, Anne Claoué-Long, is a historian and heritage professional, and works for Godden Mackay Logan in their Canberra office. A few years ago she researched the many cemeteries and gravesites found in and near Canberra. Her report for the ACT National Trust formed the basis for the Canberra Tracks Pioneers Cemetery heritage trail produced by ACT Heritage. The Riverside Cemetery is part of the trail.

Members and the public are welcome: Refreshments will be available appropriate to the topic of the talk! This is part of a series of talks organised by Australia ICOMOS-Canberra.

Time & Date: note start later than usual: 5.30-7.00pm, Thursday 4 November 2010 – the talk will start at 6.00pm
Venue: Menzies Room, National Archives of Australia, East Block, Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes (enter from Kings Avenue side)
RSVP: To Marilyn Truscott

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2. Sustainable Heritage Seminar, 18 November 2010 – new venue

The Queensland Heritage Council (QHC), in association with the Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) Institute for Sustainable Resources, is staging a national workshop in Brisbane focusing on heritage buildings and sustainability. Presenters from both the property industry and government will explore the issues surrounding the ‘greening’ of commercial buildings, particularly heritage buildings.

Topics to be addressed at the workshop include:

• green trends in commercial buildings
• the commercial property market in Australia
• regulation and climate change
• how heritage buildings can be competitive in a ‘greener’ property market
• exemplars of adaptive reuse
• green rating tools and heritage buildings

For further information, download the Sustainable Heritage Seminar – Program, which includes the new venue for the seminar.

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3. Australia ICOMOS membership & subscription fee increases

The Executive Committee (EC), at its recent meeting in Sydney, decided that it was the appropriate time to review membership fees, which have stayed constant since 2005. In deciding on a new fee scale, the EC took the following into account:

• The fact that fees have not been raised since 2005
• The increased costs of our Secretariat, due to both a modest pay increase and an increase in the standard hours worked
• The need to cover the costs of our contributions to ICOMOS International
• The need to keep increases as reasonable as possible for our members, while providing enough resources to run an effective NGO
• CPI increases over the past 5 years

The new membership and subscription rates will be as follows, effective 1 January 2011:

• Full member – $231.00
• Full member (retired/unwaged) – $115.50
• Young Professionals – $115.50
• Associate members – $173.25
• Associate members (retired/full-time student) – $57.75
• Corporate/Institutional members – $693.00

• Individual & Library subscribers – $173.25

Current members who are non-financial are encouraged to renew by 31 December 2010 in order to avoid the paying the increased fee. If you are unsure about your membership status, please email the Australia ICOMOS Secretariat. Individuals who apply for membership by the cut-off date of COB 5 November (and whose membership applications will be considered at the final EC meeting of 2010) will also be able to take advantage of the current membership rates. For further information about membership, go to the Membership section of the Australia ICOMOS website or email Natica Schmeder, the Membership Secretary.

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4. Australian Archaeological Association 2010 conference

From 9-13 December 2010, the Australian National University is hosting the Australian Archaeological Association conference at Batemans Bay.

The theme of the 2010 conference is ‘Challenges for archaeology in understanding cultural and natural landscapes: local, national and global perspectives’.

With 17 individual sessions and over 120 papers, this conference will be a great opportunity to hear about new work taking place in Australia and overseas as well as to mix with a diverse range of heritage professionals. Sessions include:

• Rethinking Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region
• Linear Landscapes
• Shifting Archaeology at the Shoreface: 21st Century challenges for investigating, interpreting and managing coastal archaeological sites
• Seascapes and Islands
• Materiality and narrative: constructing stories of people and place from objects
• Practice and Outcomes – recent developments in CHM and archaeology of the Hunter Valley, NSW
• Australian Cultural and Natural Landscapes: an Indigenous affair
• Current Research in Papua New Guinea
• Visual landscapes: the role of rock art in mediating social relations through time and space
• Wastelands: subversive spaces and landscapes of contemporary life

For further information please visit the conference website.

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5. Link to Heritage Tasmania’s E-newsletter

To download the October 2010 issue of Heritage Tasmania’s E-newsletter, click here.

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6. News from Heritage South Australia

Click here to read the latest news from Heritage South Australia. News items include:

• Information regarding the current South Australian Heritage Council vacancy

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7. International Conference on Creative Tourism, Barcelona, 9-10 December 2010

The aim of this conference is to bring together researchers, urban planners, policy designers, artists, cultural activists and tourist professionals to assess the benefits of international collaboration in the rapidly developing field of creative tourism. The conference will provide an opportunity for face-to-face networking prior to the creation of a virtual network on the Internet.

The conference programme is designed to provide ample room for networking and discussion, and participants will also have the opportunity to promote their own creative tourism projects.

The conference will offer the opportunity to learn further about creative tourism, thanks to the lecture given by Professor Greg Richards, one of the originators of the concept, as well as to discover a wide range of case studies of projects and urban strategies related to this new trend.

The call for papers and call for projects is still open.

For further information, visit the conference website.

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8. Dutch Shipwrecks lecture at Australian National University, 10 November 2010

“Dutch shipwrecks and the early explorations of the Mythical Southland”
A lecture by Dr Robert Parthesius

Presented by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities and the Australian National University, to celebrate the handover of the Dutch ANCODS Collection to Australia.

Materials from this significant archeological maritime collection will be on display during this event.

Light refreshments will be served afterwards.

DATE
Wednesday 10 November 2010 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

VENUE
Australian National University
Research School of Humanities and the Arts
Sir Roland Wilson Building
Theatrette 2.02 entry level

RSVP by 7 November 2010 via email.

For further information, click on the Invitation_lecture_Parthesius flier.

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9. SITUATIONS VACANT Senior Management Staff, NSW Rail Heritage Centre

Senior Management for Train-themed Visitor attraction in NSW

Several key management team members are sought to support the CEO of the Rail Heritage complex in Thirlmere NSW, revitalised by a multi-million dollar redevelopment now nearing completion. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of an exciting cultural facility at a critical point in its development.

Finance & Corporate Services Manager: Responsible for financial planning, administration and reporting, and for oversight of contracts and management of business relationships

Commercial Manager: Responsible for supervision of all commercial activities, oversight of catering and retail functions, and cultivation of hires and events-based activity

Marketing & Development Manager: Development and implementation of the marketing plan and brand strategy, and securing and servicing of sponsorship and patronage, in conjunction with the CEO and Commercial Manager

Public Programs & Events Manager: Exhibitions planning and management, interpretative activities and programs, and programming of talks, education activities, special events

Volunteer Coordinator: Recruitment, induction, motivation and coordination of volunteers to support a wide range of customer-service and other functions on-site

For further information and details of the application procedure, click here or contact Megan McCormack at Positive Solutions on (07) 3891-3872 or via email.

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10. SITUATION VACANT Lecturer in Cultural Heritage, Deakin University

The position is located within the School of History, Heritage and Society, one of several Schools in the Faculty of Arts and Education. Staff within the School report to the Dean through the Head of School. The appointee will be actively involved in teaching, research, consulting, industry partnerships, and professional activity. The appointee will interact with other staff within the School and the Faculty, their peers in other universities both nationally and internationally, and the community and relevant professional and industry organisations. The appointee will liaise with students at all levels.

One of the key responsibilities of the role will be the development of curricula and resources that reflect an understanding of the field of cultural heritage in at least two of the following areas: world heritage, cultural landscapes, intangible heritage, heritage tourism, conservation management planning and built heritage with a focus on heritage issues relevant to the Australia-Asia-Pacific region.

For further information, visit the Employment Section of the Deakin University website. The position description is located on this page – roles are listed in order of their reference number.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 14 November 2010.

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Australia ICOMOS Secretariat
Georgia Meros, Secretariat Officer
Cultural Heritage Centre for Asia and the Pacific
Deakin University
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Burwood VIC 3125
Telephone: (03) 9251 7131
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Email: austicomos@deakin.edu.au
http://www.icomos.org/australia

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