Prominent oral historians Alistair Thomson and Heather Goodall have been honoured with lifetime achievement awards by the Australian Historical Association (AHA). Past Oral History Australia (OHA) president Alistair Thomson and Professor Heather Goodall were two of three historians to be…
There has been an extension for entries to the 2026 Victorian Community History Awards, which include a dedicated oral history award, are now open. The new closing date is 5pm on July 7. The Victorian Community History Awards are proudly…
Nominations and applications are now being accepted for the 2026 OHA awards. The deadline is 31 July 2026. Winners will be announced at the 2026 OHA Biennial Conference in Adelaide, South Australia, from 3-6 December . Three awards are on…
As part of the History Council of SA Historian of the Year Awards, nominations are open for the Oral History Excellence award – closing 5pm FRIDAY 3 APRIL. Since 2021-2022, in conjunction with Oral History Australia SA/NT, the Oral History…
Community oral historian and broadcaster Gwlad McLachlan passed away recently in Melbourne at the age of 94, leaving a priceless legacy of recorded interviews and activism. A life member of Oral History Victoria (OHV) since 2013, Gwlad is the only…
A video showcase of projects shortlisted for the 2024 Victorian Oral History Award is now available on the Oral History Victoria (OHV) YouTube channel. The recording features presentations from the winner Alexandra Pierce for her podcast series Women, Conscription, War…
Victoria’s top oral history award goes to Alexandra Pierce for her podcast series ‘Women, Conscription, War’. Oral History Victoria warmly congratulates Alexandra, the recipient of the 2024 Oral History Award, presented as part of the Victorian Community History Awards. The…
The 2024 Oral History Australia (OHA) Biennial Conference is now complete. Thanks to all the presenters and organisers. The next conference will be in Adelaide in 2026. Highlights of the 2024 conference, which was held in Naarm /Melbourne from 21…
The 2024 Victorian Community History Awards are now open. Presented by Public Records Office Victoria in partnership with the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, the awards are held annually to celebrate the people involved in community history projects who are dedicated…
The 31 August 2024 deadline is looming for both OHA award entries and early-bird biennial conference registration. Awards Oral History Australia (OHA) is inviting applications for its three awards – the Hazel de Berg Award for Excellence in Oral History…