The UK government invites communities to nominate cherished traditions for a new national inventory of living heritage, from ceilidhs to crafts, to safeguard them for future generations. Learn how to submit.
Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.
A New South Wales council has voted to remove Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags from chambers and require approval for Welcome to Country ceremonies. The controversial decision has sparked debate over civic neutrality and recognition.
Australia's High Court has struck down a controversial housing policy that caused rents to triple in some remote Indigenous communities. Discover the landmark ruling's impact.
A rare 1899 wax cylinder recording of Palawa woman Fanny Cochrane Smith singing has resurfaced, offering a precious glimpse into a lost Tasmanian Aboriginal language. Listen to this vital cultural heritage.
Australian Research Council funds groundbreaking project weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge into space exploration. Discover how ancient wisdom meets modern science.
Victoria makes history by signing Australia's first treaty with Aboriginal peoples, delivering a formal apology and greater self-determination. A landmark moment for reconciliation.
Victoria's groundbreaking treaty with Aboriginal peoples, the first in Australia, is signed. It commences December 2024 but won't be fully operational until 2026. Discover the details and the debate.
Wurundjeri people file sweeping native title claim covering most of Melbourne and surrounding areas. Claim applies only to Crown land, not private properties. Read about this historic legal move.
Discover the forgotten world of stonemasonry - a centuries-old craft facing extinction despite building Britain's most iconic landmarks. Meet the craftsmen fighting to save their trade.
Vietnamese authorities escalate pressure on Meta's platform over posts questioning their stewardship of protected cultural sites, raising concerns about digital censorship and heritage protection.
Exclusive report reveals how climate change, erosion and funding cuts threaten to erase centuries of English history from Stonehenge to Hadrian's Wall.
The ancient art of Swiss yodelling joins UNESCO's prestigious intangible cultural heritage list, preserving Alpine traditions for future generations.
Rock climbing enthusiasts in Victoria are openly challenging new restrictions at culturally significant Indigenous sites, igniting a fierce debate between heritage conservation and recreational access.
Plans to transform a 19th-century Sussex windmill into a luxury residence spark local outrage and heritage concerns as conservationists battle developers over preserving Britain's architectural history.
A Wollongong art exhibition featuring Jesus Christ portrayed in Aboriginal flag colours has ignited fierce community debate, with critics labelling it 'deeply offensive' while supporters defend it as cultural dialogue.
Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan confronts escalating backlash over the state's controversial First Nations treaty process as legal experts question its constitutional validity and costs spiral.
Discover Europe's extraordinary historic accommodations where you don't just visit history - you live it. From castle suites to converted monasteries, experience the past in unparalleled luxury.
Mysterious figure captured on CCTV at 800-year-old English Heritage property leaves staff baffled and paranormal investigators intrigued. Unexplained movement detected in historic building's corridor.
Hundreds of Britain's cherished churches could shut their doors forever as crippling repair costs and declining congregations create a perfect storm for the nation's religious heritage.
The Victorian government is proceeding with its landmark Aboriginal treaty against the will of voters, as new polling reveals significant public opposition to the divisive agreement.
Exclusive investigation reveals the catastrophic loss of Gaza's priceless archaeological heritage, from Bronze Age settlements to Roman ruins, as modern conflict erases millennia of human history.
Shropshire's Ironbridge Gorge faces development threat as ministers reject National Trust's bid for enhanced protection of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In a groundbreaking moment for Indigenous reconciliation, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan signs Australia's first-ever formal treaty with Gippsland's traditional owners, establishing a new framework for self-determination and cultural preservation.
Disturbing new data reveals Indigenous deaths in NSW custody have reached their highest level in over a decade, prompting coronial warnings of systemic failures and demanding immediate government intervention.
In a groundbreaking move for Indigenous reconciliation, Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announces Australia's first-ever state-based treaty with the Gunaikurnai people, marking a new chapter in addressing historical injustices.
Traditional owners demand justice after wildlife officers remove a beloved 4.2-metre crocodile from Rinyirru National Park, claiming the animal was wrongly targeted and disrupting cultural heritage.
An extraordinary opportunity has emerged for two people to become live-in caretakers at Lindisfarne Priory, one of Britain's most sacred Christian sites located on Holy Island. The successful applicants will receive accommodation and a salary while mainta
A dramatic ruling has brought Australia's legendary Bathurst 1000 race to a standstill after the discovery of a significant Aboriginal sacred site within the iconic Mount Panorama circuit, sparking nationwide debate.