PEOPLE CENTRED HERITAGE
Our open day centred on River Stories, a mini-museum display which paid homage to each chapter of the area’s history, and to the people who have built lives and communities around the river. Each chapter has left its mark in the soil, where archaeologists have found a range of artefacts and features from the many layers of time—from Aboriginal land-use, stretching back thousands of years.
Read MoreRecently, Extent Heritage was a major sponsor of the 21st Global ICOMOS General Assembly in Sydney. Among the dozens of talks, scientific symposiums sessions, lectures and conversations across the week, a select group of Extent Heritage’s leadership team found themselves considering just what makes a heritage place. Hosted by our Director, Andrew Sneddon at the Extent Heritage Knowledge Cafe, Andrew questions what 'People Centred Heritage' means and how that is key to our business and project outcomes.
Read MoreIn the heart of Paddington, Brisbane is the Sacred Heart Precinct, a complex of four heritage-listed buildings with a rich history. Designed by architect Thomas Ramsay Hall, well-known as the architect behind Brisbane City Hall, the Convent is an important part of Brisbane’s history.
Read MoreKerrie is from Moree, on Gamilaraay/Gomeroi Country, where she runs the popular Yinarr-Ma Bush Tucker Tours. In her presentation to a diverse range of heritage professionals from around the world, Kerrie took us through the traditional food practices of her Country, turning native millet grains from the Moree grasslands into flour, and baking bread on-site.
Read MoreGeoarchaeology and environmental archaeology is a way of telling those stories about the deep past and linking them to our future and our present.” Ian Ostericher
As one of the few archaeological consultancies in the world to have in-house geoarchaeological capabilities, Extent Heritage is well-placed to leverage earth sciences in its approach to the past.
We’re pleased to invite you all to the launch of Andrew Sneddon’s memoir, Prehistoric Joy. Join us to hear Andrew discuss his early life, growing up in a family beset by domestic violence and alcohol abuse. Help us celebrate and support our colleague as he shares his highly personal experiences in an effort to spread an important message.
Read More“When we think about heritage management, I think a park isn’t what typically springs to mind. But it’s important to remember that heritage is essentially about people and how people value places over time.” – Jessica Heidrich, Senior Heritage Advisor, Extent Heritage
Read MoreI always love the opportunity to guide the conservation of early stone buildings. It is a privilege to be involved with these buildings and to see the completed conservation work is one of the most rewarding aspects of my career – Jacqueline Pearce, Associate Director.
Read MoreIn 2022, the Extent Heritage team revisited their favourite projects from across their careers for a series of videos. It started as a conversation about places, and became a conversation about people…
“It’s the millions of little stories, which on their own don’t mean much at all, but when taken together tell a grand story.” DR ANDREW SNEDDON, Director.
Read More“Conservation is not a static thing. It means different things to different people, different communities. The most important thing is to try to find a balance, so you’re really enhancing the story you’re trying to tell.” - Eleanor Banaag
Read MoreLast week Extent Heritage invited friends, colleagues, collaborators and clients to join us for an end-of-year celebration at Riley Street Garage, Woolloomooloo.
The Extent Heritage team was joined by a diverse mix of professionals including heritage practitioners, architects, engineers, conservators, community engagement facilitators, members of the construction industry, and representatives of the not-for-profit sector.
“What I’ve learned from cultural heritage management is that people are amazing – they’re endlessly creative, endlessly inventive, and even in the grind of everyday life, they find time to make beautiful things. Working in these beautiful places gives me a sense of joy and privilege, and an opportunity to share them with future generations.” – Andrew Sneddon
Read More“It starts with research. Really deep research. I love falling into the history of places and finding out their stories. On every project, I still get that little moment where I discover something new. The opportunity to really bring that to life really is a privilege.” – Madeline Shanahan.
Madeline Shanahan is a Director at Extent Heritage, and the company’s lead of heritage interpretation, a practice by which a place’s history is brought to life for the public through things like signage, artefact displays and digital assets.
“It’s really important to remember that heritage doesn’t just stop at the red line boundary of your study area. Unless we put people’s stories at the centre, we miss most of what matters.” - Steve Skitmore
About 35 kilometres east of Melbourne’s CBD you’ll find the Dandenong Ranges, a peaceful stretch of temperate rainforest of special significance to Victorians.
This year, Palawa woman Jessica Henderson started a double degree at The Australian National University thanks to a GO Foundation - The Goodes O'Loughlin Foundation scholarship, proudly sponsored by Extent Heritage.
Jessica is studying a Bachelor of Art History and Curation majoring in archaeology, and a Bachelor of Classical Studies majoring in ancient history.
Dating to the early nineteenth century, The Mint and Hyde Park Barracks have since housed a hospital, an immigration depot, an asylum, and law courts. Both carry centuries of irreplaceable history.
In 1979, NSW’s heritage legislation was still new and largely untested. When The Mint became a major test case for how it would operate, Graham was on site with a trowel in his hand.
Suburbs like Balmain are identified as heritage conservation areas for their high proportion of retained heritage fabric. The streets of Balmain tell the story of Sydney—in everything from the buildings to the landscapes, centuries of architectural styles and moments of history sit alongside one another, giving us a glimpse of how the city developed.
Read MoreWe’re excited to share this preview of a video series we’re working on, going behind the scenes with Extent Heritage’s Sydney leadership team.
From deep-dive historical research to discovering concealed archaeological treasures, this series looks at how Extent Heritage brings Sydney’s history to life, illuminates the present, and helps build the city’s future.
Read MoreSt James’ Old Cathedral was Melbourne’s first cathedral, built on the corner of William and Little Collins Streets in 1842, and then moved brick-by-brick to its current location by Flagstaff Gardens.
Read MoreThe Queen Victoria Market is a place of national heritage significance. Part of that significance lies beneath our feet – within the boundaries of the QVM is the old Melbourne cemetery, where over 10,000 people were buried over the first three or four decades of Melbourne’s existence.
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