Scientists have confirmed that a painting of a kangaroo in a sandstone rock shelter in Western Australia’s remote Kimberley region is about 17,300 years old, making it the oldest known rock art in Australia. The faded image, which is about two metres long, was dated using a radiocarbon technique that analysed wasp nests that were underneath and on top of the ochre-based paint. Augustine Unghango, a Balanggarra man and traditional owner of the.
A large cave painting depicting a jumping kangaroo has been shown to be more than 17,000 years old, making it Australia’s oldest intact rock painting. The age of the ancient work of art was determined through a new technique in which 27 mud wasp nests, collected from over and under 16 similar paintings, were radiocarbon dated. The research by a team from the University of Melbourne confirmed the painting is between 17,500 and 17,100 years old..
Good morning, it’s Tamara Howie here on Tuesday 23 February with the latest from the unfolding rape allegations at Parliament House and concerns from human rights agencies and Labor over visa laws. Top stories Brittany Higgins’ partner, David Sharaz, has been forced to abandon his job over fears he will be frozen out by ministers as payback for the crisis now engulfing the government. “Unfortunately the events of this last week haven’t been.