Turnstone Archaeology

15/03/2022

The Queensland Government wants to hear your views on proposed changes to the state’s cultural heritage laws. Your feedback will help to make sure these laws provide strong, effective protection for our state’s rich cultural heritage and work well for the benefit of all Queenslanders. Consultati...

03/03/2021

The damage of another Aboriginal site in Western Australia has shone a spotlight on the growing threats posed by mining activity in the Pilbara region.

23/02/2021

A good article for those interested in rock art.

A multidisciplinary team of scientists from The University of Western Australia and The University of Melbourne, working with Aboriginal Traditional Owners, has successfully dated a 17,000 year old kangaroo rock painting in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. THE CONVERSATION ARTICLE: https:/...

25/11/2020

Congratulations to Michael, our senior archaeologists. Well deserved.

02/11/2020

We're pleased to announce that the new Turnstone Archaeology website is now live. Please have a look at it. Any feedback would be appreciated. We hope this will provide up to date information about what Turnstone does and what we have to offer. www.turnstone.com.au

EMPOWERMENT | PASSION | RESPECT | COMMUNICATION | TOGETHER “We firmly believe that by working together with our clients in an environment of respect and open communication, we can achieve best practice cultural heritage outcomes and empowerment for the communities with whom we work.” Communicati...

27/08/2020

Traditional owners reveal their fears for ancient sites, including rock shelters with painted walls and scar trees

11/06/2020

Amazing new find!!

An Aboriginal culturally modified tree with an embedded stone tool provides a rare glimpse into the continuation of cultural practices in Wiradjuri Country, NSW.

Find the latest AA article at: http://ow.ly/LRXS50A4tIm

Read the linked The Conversation piece 'How a stone wedged in a gum tree shows the resilience of Aboriginal culture in Australia' at: http://ow.ly/753d50A4tH1

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09/06/2020

Unfortunately not the outcome that was hoped for!

WA's Aboriginal Affairs Minister rejects calls for a moratorium on the destruction of cultural sites already approved for demolition following the loss of a 46,000-year-old site in the Pilbara.

08/06/2020

The destruction of important Aboriginal sites in Western Australia by Rio Tinto is now receiving international condemnation.

Shareholders have demanded explanations, governments have promised changes and the company has apologised, but international outrage is only growing.

01/06/2020

Lets hope some much needed legislative reform will come about as a result of this tragedy!

Rio Tinto says it is urgently reviewing its plans for the area.

29/05/2020

Some archaeologists are today comparing the destruction of 46-thousand year old Aboriginal rock shelters in the Pilbara with the Islamic State group's ravaging of cultural sites across Middle East.