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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30 July 2010
Australian Convict Sites being considered at World Heritage Committee meeting
The Australian Convict Sites World Heritage nomination will be considered by the World Heritage Committee at its meeting from 25 July to 3 August.
30 July 2010
Daleks invade the Shine Dome!
Intergalactic scourge, the Daleks, will be invading Canberra's National Heritage listed Shine Dome during the 2010 Australian Science Festival. Sci-fi fans of all ages can have their photos taken with a Dalek Thursday 5 - Saturday 7, August; Thursday 12 - Saturday 14, August. Will the Doctor put in an appearance to battle his sworn enemies?
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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- Australia's dinosaurs
- Managing Commonwealth heritage places
- Australian Heritage Council
- Australian Heritage Places Inventory (AHPI)
- Australian Heritage Database
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- Indigenous heritage
- Place managers network
- Historic Shipwrecks Program factsheet
- Patrimonito Storyboard competition
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