Australia's heritage
Heritage is all the things that make up Australia's identity - our spirit and ingenuity, our historic buildings, and our unique, living landscapes. Our heritage is a legacy from our past, a living, integral part of life today, and the stories and places we pass on to future generations.
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20 August 2010
World Heritage Education Program competition closing date extended!
To celebrate the inclusion of the Australian Convict Sites in the World Heritage List, the closing date for Australia's World Heritage Education Program schools web design competition has been extended.
Entries now close COB Friday 15 October. Winners will be announced Thursday 11 November 2010.
2 August 2010
From shackles and irons to world icons
Eleven Australian sites that tell a universal story of the convict experience have been given the world's highest heritage recognition: inscription on the World Heritage List. Together the sites from New South Wales, Tasmania, Western Australia and Norfolk Island form Australia's 18th World Heritage property.
30 June 2010
Commemorating Eminent Australians program
The second funding round of Commemorating Eminent Australians is now open.
Applications close Friday 13 August 2010.
9 June 2010
Support for Indigenous arts, culture and heritage
$42 million from five Australian Government programs, including the Indigenous Heritage Program, is supporting over 380 Indigenous arts, culture and heritage projects across Australia. More Information: List of Indigenous Heritage Program funding outcomes for 2010-11.
1 June 2010
School students to learn about Australia's 17 World Heritage places
School students across the country will learn about Australia's 17 World Heritage places with the launch of Australia's World Heritage Places Education Program and Competition.
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- Public notices
- Asia-Pacific Focal Point
- Australia's dinosaurs
- Managing Commonwealth heritage places
- Australian Heritage Council
- Australian Heritage Places Inventory (AHPI)
- Australian Heritage Database
- Australian Heritage Information
- Export permits
- Indigenous heritage
- Place managers network
- Historic Shipwrecks Program factsheet
- Patrimonito Storyboard competition
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