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Unearthing Australia’s First Government House: A Legacy That Still Shapes Archaeology Today

Heritage Now team member Robyn Stocks reflects on her involvement in the landmark excavation of Australia’s First Government House in Sydney. This article explores the discoveries that reshaped Australian archaeology, the lasting impact on heritage protection in NSW, and the legacy preserved today at the Museum of Sydney.

Christine Tylee

28 May 2026

A Landmark Discovery: Excavation of Australia’s Earliest Known Ceramic Kiln

Groundbreaking archaeological research has uncovered Australia’s earliest excavated ceramic kiln beneath Surry Hills, revealing a rare and remarkably intact early 19th-century pottery complex linked to convict potter Jonathan Leak and Sydney’s first industrial landscape.

28 Jan 2026

Step Back in Time: Tale of Two Christmases 1788

Discover how the First Fleet marked their first Christmas in 1788 — from Sydney’s solemn ceremonies to Lieutenant King’s rum-and-bonfire festivities on Norfolk Island. Despite heat, hunger, and hardship, these early settlers found moments of hope and togetherness. A fascinating glimpse into two very different celebrations — and what they still teach us today.

Christine Tylee

26 Nov 2025

Supporting the Next Generation of Archaeologists

Heritage Now is proud to support the AACAI Student Support Fund — helping the next generation of consulting archaeologists bring fresh ideas and evidence-based research to the field. Discover how this year’s recipients are shaping the future.

Heritage Now

15 Oct 2025

Naming Australia: The August 1813 Letter That Changed Everything!

In August 1813, explorer Matthew Flinders penned a letter that would reshape history — proposing a bold new name for the continent: Australia. Discover the surprising story behind the name we now take for granted.

Christine Tylee

8 Aug 2025

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Unearthing Australia’s First Government House: A Legacy That Still Shapes Archaeology Today

A Landmark Discovery: Excavation of Australia’s Earliest Known Ceramic Kiln

Step Back in Time: Tale of Two Christmases 1788

Supporting the Next Generation of Archaeologists

Naming Australia: The August 1813 Letter That Changed Everything!

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Unearthing Australia’s First Government House: A Legacy That Still Shapes Archaeology Today

A Landmark Discovery: Excavation of Australia’s Earliest Known Ceramic Kiln

Step Back in Time: Tale of Two Christmases 1788

Supporting the Next Generation of Archaeologists

Naming Australia: The August 1813 Letter That Changed Everything!