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History Council of SA
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HCSA is the peak body providing a representative voice on historical issues, celebrating and raising the profile of history in South Australia.
Member event: Sunday 16 November Labour History Society (SA) General Meeting featuring: 'Remembering the Sacking of the Whitlam Government 50 Years On'. Speakers: Dr Richie Gun AO, former Senator Chris Schacht, and Bill Denny AM BM.

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November 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM
2026 HCSA Fellowship applications are open: it's a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about history and cultural studies. The applications deadline is the 14th of November. For more information and to submit your application, visit our website at buff.ly/kJf8bz3
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
📢Announcing a new PhD opportunity commencing in 2026 at Adelaide University:
‘A design study of retrofitting Australian housing for health, climate and cost.’
The project comes with a full scholarship, incl. $36,500 AUD annual tax-free stipend.
adelaideuni.edu.au/research/res...
EOI by 17 Nov 2025.
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Explore cutting-edge research projects at Adelaide University. Join our community of world-leading researchers and contribute to impactful discoveries.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
HCSA invites you to our AGM, held on the 15th of Oct at The Historian Hotel in Adelaide. 5.30pm for a 6pm start. (Meals & drinks available at own purchase). After the meeting, hear from 2025 Historian of the Year, Dr Heidi Ing, on the topic of the art of collaborating for history. buff.ly/2s5hD8g
September 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
2026 HCSA Fellowship applications are open: it's a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about history and cultural studies. The applications deadline is the 14th of November. For more information and to submit your application, visit our website at buff.ly/kJf8bz3
September 15, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The HCSA is hosting its Annual Regional History Lecture and Forum in Renmark on 9 Oct. Featuring panels on history resources, opportunities and challenges, Dr. Craig Westell will also deliver a keynote lecture with RMMAC, on the deep history of the Riverland. Register here: buff.ly/L74AJjQ
September 14, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Applications for the 2026 HCSA Fellowship are now open! This is an excellent chance for history enthusiasts eager to advance their research and career by exploring the SLSA Collections. For more details about the fellowship and the application process, please visit our website: buff.ly/kJf8bz3
September 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Don't miss the 2025 HCSA Fellows Lecture on September 3rd at SLSA. Secure your tickets now at buff.ly/Tw6BWc9 and have 'a date with history'!
August 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Former HCSA Fellow Margaret Boult is launching her book Frontier Medicine at SLSA on the 7th of August. Visit the SLSA website to register for the event!
www.slsa.sa.gov.au/events/book-...
August 4, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Don't miss the 2025 HCSA Fellows Lecture on September 3rd at SLSA. Secure your tickets now buff.ly/Tw6BWc9 for a 'date with history'.
July 31, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Do you pride yourself on integrity, professionalism and have a passion to support others? The ☑️History Trust of South Australia is looking for an organised and detail-oriented People & Culture Coordinator to provide HR and WHS support across the teams. iworkfor.sa.gov.au/page.php?pag...
ASO3 - People & Culture Coordinator
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July 23, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Winter solstice eve: stay warm and read our latest newsletter! historycouncilsa.org.au/enewsletter/
June 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The 2025 Wakefield Press Essay Prize was awarded to Dr André Brett for his essay: “So Unusual, So Horrible, and So Rapid in the Fatal Result”: The Death of James Garden Ramsay and Summertime Railway Travel in Colonial Australia.
Congratulations @drdrehistorian.bsky.social !
June 4, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Exciting to see Madeleine Regan's work emerge in book form!
‘“I buy this piece of ground here”: An Italian market-gardener community in Adelaide, 1920s–1970s’ explores the experiences of a group of Veneto migrants who built a close-knit community as market gardeners on Adelaide’s fringe.

Learn more and register your interest: doi.org/10.22459/IBPGH.2025
May 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Don't miss your chance to celebrate excellence in history! Deadline for the 2025 HCSA Historian Awards: ⏰midnight 5th April 2025.
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#southaustralia
Do you know of an impressive South Australian historian that deserves recognition? Consider nominating for the 2025 HCSA Historian Awards. We have 7 categories, including Lifelong Historian, Emerging Historian, Community and Regional History... have a look! historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-histori...
April 4, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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Who will win the 2025 Wakefield Press Essay Prize? What will the essay be about? There is so much to uncover in South Australia's history - we're excited to see submissions!
historycouncilsa.org.au/wakefield-pr...
February 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our March newsletter is out now - have a click through to our website to check it out. www.historycouncilsa.org.au/newsletter/20-march-2025
P.S. Two weeks until our Historian Awards and Wakefield Essay Prize close for entries!
March 22, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Who will win the 2025 Wakefield Press Essay Prize? What will the essay be about? There is so much to uncover in South Australia's history - we're excited to see submissions!
historycouncilsa.org.au/wakefield-pr...
February 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
If Valentine's isn't your thing, perhaps share the love with your local library: It is also Library Lovers day! We 💝 LIBRARIES!
Here are the King and Queen of Hearts in the 1951 John Martin's Christmas Parade. Don't forget to share the love on Valentine's Day this Friday! 💝
Image Credit: SLSA Collection, https://buff.ly/42OxnwG
February 14, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Here are the King and Queen of Hearts in the 1951 John Martin's Christmas Parade. Don't forget to share the love on Valentine's Day this Friday! 💝
Image Credit: SLSA Collection, https://buff.ly/42OxnwG
February 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Do you know of an impressive South Australian historian that deserves recognition? Consider nominating for the 2025 HCSA Historian Awards. We have 7 categories, including Lifelong Historian, Emerging Historian, Community and Regional History... have a look! historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-histori...
February 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
2025 promises big things for HCSA. We ended 2024 with news of our new HCSA Fellow: David Reilly. Congratulations! We look forward to seeing history through the lens of the date palm 🌴
January 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The HCSA's Annual Regional Lecture is in Mount Gambier this year! Join us on the 28th of November in the South East, and for a whole day of 'Our Stories, Our History' - historycouncilsa.org.au/regional-eve...
November 8, 2024 at 9:18 AM
Applications to the 2025 HCSA Fellowship are now open! Valued up to $2000, the fellowship provides support for all Australians researching and writing about South Australian history. More information about expectations and how to apply here: historycouncilsa.org.au/hcsa-fellows...
HCSA Fellowship - History Council SA
History Council of South Australia Fellowship Fellowship The 2025 HCSA Fellowship is now open. To apply, please complete the application form. The form and relevant attachments should be emailed to se...
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September 3, 2024 at 11:55 AM