Adele Chynoweth urges museums to tackle difficult issues.

Endorses Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.

Campaign to protest the closure of the National Museum (Zemaljski Muzej) in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Canterbury Museum opens ‘Quake City’ exhibit while Collections Recovery Centre officially launched in Christchurch.

Recent article from The Australian calling for better resourcing of one of Darwin’s key collecting institutions.

New philanthropy and social-investment agency to replace AbaF. New CEO: Fiona Menzies and Chair: Carol Schwartz.

Entries for the Australian Museum Eureka Awards open Friday 1 February.

Museum staff recognised for outstanding service to the community.

Professor Suzanne Miller, Director of the South Australian Museum, has been appointed as a member of the ARC Advisory Council.

Applications sought before 21 January

CAMD museums in the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland scoop the pool for tourist attraction awards.

CAMD calls for easing of copyright controls to enhance online access to collections.

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Protection of cultural loans ensures Australians have chance to see the world’s treasures.

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Jeremy Johnson wins ‘Outstanding Contribution by an Individual’ award at the 2012 RACV Victorian Tourism Awards.

Melbourne Museum recognised third year in a row as Victoria’s best tourist attraction.

CAMD’s Chair, Patrick Greene, explores the contribution of museums to Australian cultural life.

Scitech takes out international award for science program in remote Aboriginal communities.

Powerhouse Museum’s Harry Potter exhibition wins NSW Public Sector ‘Building the Economy’ Award.

Australia’s State and Territory Museums will help you identify local fauna in the field.

ALRC releases Issues Paper on reforming current copyright exceptions and statutory licences.

A new UK scheme uses mobile technology to raise funds during a museum or gallery visit.

Comments sought on discussion paper on NZ legislation.

Government seeks comment on implementation of Nagoya Protocol on genetic resources by 15 August.

Nominate an exceptional individual or cultural institution strengthening international ties.

New legislation to protect overseas loans of cultural objects flagged.

Patrick Greene, CAMD Chair and CEO Museum Victoria discusses the role of museums in protecting the objects and places of cultural history during periods of war.

Museums Metadata Exchange (MME) digital project Highly Commended at recent international Museums and the Web conference.

DSEWPAC releases discussion paper on new Australian Heritage Strategy.

CAMD’s members will be holding their general meeting from April 26 -27 at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney.

Melbourne Museum was recently recognised as Australia’s best tourist attraction at the Australian Tourism Awards.