Melanie Fillios

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Professor, Department of Archaeology and Palaeoanthropology, University of New England

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March 10, 2026

Cristina Luz Wilkins, University of New England; Amy Lykins, University of New England; Cathrynne Henshall, Charles Sturt University; Melanie Fillios, University of New England, and Paul McGreevy, University of Sydney

It could help ensure the animals in our care are living their best lives.

A typical ginger dingo from the Strzelecki Desert. Matthew Brun, QLD

November 24, 2025

Kylie M. Cairns, UNSW ; Mathew Crowther, University of Sydney; Melanie Fillios, University of New England, and Mike Letnic, UNSW

Just like everyone and everything else that was already in Australia when the First Fleet arrived in 1788, dingoes had to adapt to their new reality.

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November 13, 2025

Kylie M. Cairns, UNSW and Melanie Fillios, University of New England

Two new studies suggest the story of dogs and their relationship with humans is older and more complex than once thought.