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Diver inspects one of the anchors at the Sirius site. Photo: Western Australian Museum
Diver inspects one of the anchors at the HMS Sirius site
Huts on Macquarie Island. Photo: Melinda Brouwer.
Huts on Macquarie Island
Sacred Heart Church, Beagle Bay.
Sacred Heart Church, Beagle Bay
Lord Howe Island Group. Photo: Ian Hutton.
Aerial view of the Lord Howe Island Group
Dinosaur track
Dinosaur track
Kimberley Coast
Kimberley Coast, Western Australia

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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Governors Domain and Civic Precinct recognised on the National Heritage List
An outstanding historic precinct with a diversity of historic parks, gardens, streets, archaeological sites and buildings has been added to the National Heritage List.
10
Feb
2021
Commonwealth and National Heritage list nominations now open
Nominations for the Commonwealth Heritage List and National Heritage List 2021-22 are now open and will close on 25 February 2021. This year’s National Heritage theme is Indigenous cultural heritage.
08
Dec
2020
Australian heritage grants now open
Grants are now available for projects that strengthen our national heritage. All places on the National Heritage List are eligible to apply until 7 January 2021. To find out more, visit the Business Grants Hub.
10
Nov
2020
COVID-19 Relief and Recovery funding for conservation, tourism and infrastructure upgrades at National and World Heritage places
On 1 October 2020 the Australian Government announced funding of $33.5 million from the $1 billion COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund for heritage upgrades across 23 national and world heritage sites. This funding will support 33 projects to...
13
Oct
2020
Parkes Observatory recognised on the National Heritage List
CSIRO’s Parkes radio telescope added to the National Heritage List for outstanding technical achievement and demonstration of the importance of astronomy in Australia’s history.
10
Aug
2020
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Search the Australian Heritage Database for information on our heritage places.



Brickendon Estate

Australia's heritage places

Learn more about Australia's heritage listed places.

Bridge St, Richmond

Australian Heritage Council

The Australian Heritage Council is the principal adviser to the Australian Government on heritage matters.

The Koonalda Cave

Australian Heritage Strategy

The Australian Heritage Strategy provides a nationally driven strategic direction for heritage management across all levels of government and the community for the next ten years.