Michael McDonnell
@historymatterssyd.bsky.social
Historian. Gadigal country aka University of Sydney. Powerful Stories, purposeful history. Website michaelamcdonnell.org
One year postdoc in Australian history at Sydney Uni - details below. It’s a very short window - please spread among networks
Might suit someone already in the GLAM sector who wants to work on their research/practice - all applications welcome of course
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Might suit someone already in the GLAM sector who wants to work on their research/practice - all applications welcome of course
usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNA...
Colonel George Johnson Fellowship in Australian History
A 12-month fixed-term opportunity at 0.8FTE, with the possibility of variation work Inviting applications for the 2026 Colonel George Johnston Fellowship in Australian History Base Salary Level A $109...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
One year postdoc in Australian history at Sydney Uni - details below. It’s a very short window - please spread among networks
Might suit someone already in the GLAM sector who wants to work on their research/practice - all applications welcome of course
usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNA...
Might suit someone already in the GLAM sector who wants to work on their research/practice - all applications welcome of course
usyd.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNA...
Join us at the University for a critical and timely talk by Chris Hedges….free and open to all.
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Journalism Betrayed: Reporting on Modern Day Genocide
No registration required. All welcome.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Join us at the University for a critical and timely talk by Chris Hedges….free and open to all.
www.powerfulstories.org/post/journal...
www.powerfulstories.org/post/journal...
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There will always be something to prompt Israel to decide to restrict aid.
October 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
There will always be something to prompt Israel to decide to restrict aid.
EMCR training event that brings together an amazing array of community practitioners and engaged academics to discuss the challenges and opportunities of doing community-engaged research. For our full line-up and a link to register, see the webpage below.
www.powerfulstories.org/post/reimagi...
www.powerfulstories.org/post/reimagi...
Reimagining Community Engaged Research and Practice: Dialogues Between Early Career Researchers and Community Practitioners
Organised by The Powerful Stories Network (PSN)This event is supported by an EMCR Training Grant from the Researcher Development Unit in the Research Portfolio and, co-sponsored by the Past and Presen...
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October 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
EMCR training event that brings together an amazing array of community practitioners and engaged academics to discuss the challenges and opportunities of doing community-engaged research. For our full line-up and a link to register, see the webpage below.
www.powerfulstories.org/post/reimagi...
www.powerfulstories.org/post/reimagi...
Come join us for a discussion of this critically important issue, brilliantly illuminated by Dr Akuch Anyieth. For full details of this interdisciplinary discussion and panel, see…
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www.powerfulstories.org/post/book-la...
Book Launch and Discussion | Akuch Anyieth | Decolonising the Law in African-Australian Communities
The Powerful Stories Network along with the Past and Present Research Cluster at the Vere Gordon Childe Centre at the University of Sydney are delighted to invite you to a discussion of award-winning ...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Come join us for a discussion of this critically important issue, brilliantly illuminated by Dr Akuch Anyieth. For full details of this interdisciplinary discussion and panel, see…
www.powerfulstories.org/post/book-la...
www.powerfulstories.org/post/book-la...
Thugs, liars and genocidal war criminals. This is what we’re not allowed to condemn and protest at Universities in Australia. Our managers are moral cowards and wonder why so few staff have any confidence in their so called leadership and vision.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
‘We took the gloves off’: ex-IDF chief confirms Gaza casualties over 200,000
Retired general Herzi Halevi says ‘not once’ had legal advice constrained Israel’s military decisions in the strip
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Thugs, liars and genocidal war criminals. This is what we’re not allowed to condemn and protest at Universities in Australia. Our managers are moral cowards and wonder why so few staff have any confidence in their so called leadership and vision.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Let’s just keep putting it out there….war crimes and human rights abuses abound. If this was any other country in the world, there would be sanctions at a minimum.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Israel’s top court says government is not giving Palestinian prisoners enough food
Justices rule state is legally obliged to ensure ‘basic level of existence’ and orders authorities to improve nutrition
www.theguardian.com
September 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Let’s just keep putting it out there….war crimes and human rights abuses abound. If this was any other country in the world, there would be sanctions at a minimum.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Sure sounds like something Trump would say. Oh wait….
Is this all he has said? Really?
@AlboMP you and your fellow puppets are squandering a mandate to actually act. Grow up.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Is this all he has said? Really?
@AlboMP you and your fellow puppets are squandering a mandate to actually act. Grow up.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
PM says 'good people' attended anti-immigration rallies but Neo-Nazis have 'no role' — as it happened
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says "good people" attended anti-immigration rallies over the weekend.
www.abc.net.au
September 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Sure sounds like something Trump would say. Oh wait….
Is this all he has said? Really?
@AlboMP you and your fellow puppets are squandering a mandate to actually act. Grow up.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Is this all he has said? Really?
@AlboMP you and your fellow puppets are squandering a mandate to actually act. Grow up.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
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So excited to interview these three historians tonight as part of the 2025 George Arnold Wood Memorial lecture @usyd-humanities.bsky.social @historymatterssyd.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 2:31 AM
So excited to interview these three historians tonight as part of the 2025 George Arnold Wood Memorial lecture @usyd-humanities.bsky.social @historymatterssyd.bsky.social
EVENT REMINDER:
History on Wednesday | August 27
Burning the House Down: Arson and Aboriginal Resistance in Settler Colonial Australia
Professor Victoria Haskins | University of Newcastle
12.10pm - 1.30pm | Vere Gordon Childe Centre (F09) and Zoom
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History on Wednesday | August 27
Burning the House Down: Arson and Aboriginal Resistance in Settler Colonial Australia
Professor Victoria Haskins | University of Newcastle
12.10pm - 1.30pm | Vere Gordon Childe Centre (F09) and Zoom
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email : Webview : Event Reminder: History on Wednesday | Prof. Victoria Haskins | Aug 27
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August 26, 2025 at 2:52 AM
EVENT REMINDER:
History on Wednesday | August 27
Burning the House Down: Arson and Aboriginal Resistance in Settler Colonial Australia
Professor Victoria Haskins | University of Newcastle
12.10pm - 1.30pm | Vere Gordon Childe Centre (F09) and Zoom
t.e2ma.net/message/gt20...
History on Wednesday | August 27
Burning the House Down: Arson and Aboriginal Resistance in Settler Colonial Australia
Professor Victoria Haskins | University of Newcastle
12.10pm - 1.30pm | Vere Gordon Childe Centre (F09) and Zoom
t.e2ma.net/message/gt20...
At this stage the headlines should just be a constant stream of “Israel adds more atrocities to the list of war crimes it should be prosecuted for”
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Famine set to be officially declared in Gaza for first time by UN-backed group – Israel-Gaza war latest updates
The system for classifying food insecurity has been used to declare just four famines since it was established in 2004
www.theguardian.com
August 22, 2025 at 7:53 AM
At this stage the headlines should just be a constant stream of “Israel adds more atrocities to the list of war crimes it should be prosecuted for”
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Sickening. And likely still not accurate given the IDF’s propensity to call just about anyone they want a combatant. Netanyahu is a war criminal. We need to stop aiding and abetting this, now.
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
Revealed: Israeli military’s own data indicates civilian death rate of 83% in Gaza war
Figures from classified IDF database listed 8,900 named fighters as dead or probably dead in May, as overall death toll reached 53,000
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Sickening. And likely still not accurate given the IDF’s propensity to call just about anyone they want a combatant. Netanyahu is a war criminal. We need to stop aiding and abetting this, now.
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
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The Australian Defence Force having billions in Israel defence contracts puts Australia at risk - military, ethically and legally michaelwest.com.au/billions-in-... via @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
Billions in Israel defence contracts put Australia at risk - Michael West
The Australian Government risks breaking international law splashing billions in public money on Israel weapons deals
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August 20, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The Australian Defence Force having billions in Israel defence contracts puts Australia at risk - military, ethically and legally michaelwest.com.au/billions-in-... via @michaelwestbiz.bsky.social
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Australia’s Home Affairs minister says ‘strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up’.
Australia hits back at Netanyahu amid escalating diplomatic row over Gaza
Australia’s Home Affairs minister says ‘strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up’.
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August 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Australia’s Home Affairs minister says ‘strength is not measured by how many people you can blow up’.
Uni managers are so completely out of control. They do what they like, are accountable to no one, and simply focus on chasing big salaries.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
University of Melbourne breached students’ privacy by using wifi network to monitor pro-Palestine protest
Victoria’s deputy information commissioner finds university did not give adequate notice or justification for how location data would be used
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Uni managers are so completely out of control. They do what they like, are accountable to no one, and simply focus on chasing big salaries.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Please help with this campaign - to protect our right to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza. My colleagues at Usyd are under attack.
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Help USyd Palestine advocates defeat Israel Lobby legal attack!
Dr Nick Riemer and Professor John Keane are academics at the University of Sydney and long-time advocates of freedom and justice for Palestinians. Since October 7, in articles, on social media and at ...
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August 19, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Please help with this campaign - to protect our right to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza. My colleagues at Usyd are under attack.
chuffed.org/project/1432...
chuffed.org/project/1432...
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The ultra-wealthy have exploited Australia’s tax system for too long. It’s time to ensure everyone pays their fair share
By @sallymcmanus.bsky.social
#auspol
By @sallymcmanus.bsky.social
#auspol
The ultra-wealthy have exploited Australia’s tax system for too long. It’s time to ensure everyone pays their fair share | Sally McManus
When the very wealthy pay less tax than a bus driver or an aged care worker, something is very wrong
www.theguardian.com
August 16, 2025 at 4:55 AM
The ultra-wealthy have exploited Australia’s tax system for too long. It’s time to ensure everyone pays their fair share
By @sallymcmanus.bsky.social
#auspol
By @sallymcmanus.bsky.social
#auspol
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So very excited about the next History Now panel - a collaboration with the Wood Memorial lecture by the Discipline of History at @sydney.edu.au
Thanks @historymatterssyd.bsky.social
Tickets are selling fast
Thanks @historymatterssyd.bsky.social
Tickets are selling fast
Hear @sophieloywilson.bsky.social sit down with Shauna Bostock, André Dao, and Katerina Teaiwa at the next History Now event!
The panel will discuss the topic of 'Creative Histories' on Wednesday 27th August at the Chau Chak Wing Museum
Register your spot via buff.ly/T05cVQI
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The panel will discuss the topic of 'Creative Histories' on Wednesday 27th August at the Chau Chak Wing Museum
Register your spot via buff.ly/T05cVQI
@drcraigb.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 11:21 PM
So very excited about the next History Now panel - a collaboration with the Wood Memorial lecture by the Discipline of History at @sydney.edu.au
Thanks @historymatterssyd.bsky.social
Tickets are selling fast
Thanks @historymatterssyd.bsky.social
Tickets are selling fast
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I have almost run out of things to say about the people running Australian universities www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
Uni staff told to 'wash delicates' for stress management as 146 courses suspended
The University of Technology Sydney is suspending more than 100 courses as it prepares for a controversial redundancy program to save $100 million.
www.abc.net.au
August 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I have almost run out of things to say about the people running Australian universities www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
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@historymatterssyd.bsky.social and I are delighted to see the UNSETTLING PORTRAITS podcast get Highly Commended in these Digital History Awards! www.sl.nsw.gov.au/awards/nsw-h... (link to the podcast in this linked page)
August 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
@historymatterssyd.bsky.social and I are delighted to see the UNSETTLING PORTRAITS podcast get Highly Commended in these Digital History Awards! www.sl.nsw.gov.au/awards/nsw-h... (link to the podcast in this linked page)
All cuts, at all Unis, should be stopped until the rot at the top of every single one of them has been thoroughly examined.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
How one of the world's most prestigious universities fell from grace
The prestige of the Australian National University is fast fading. It must now respond to explosive allegations.
www.abc.net.au
August 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
All cuts, at all Unis, should be stopped until the rot at the top of every single one of them has been thoroughly examined.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08...