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.
23 December 2011
Jordan River Levee
The Heritage Minister today announced that Tasmania's Jordan River Levee has been added to Australia's National Heritage List.
8 December 2011
Canberra National Heritage assessment
The Australian Heritage Council and the ACT Heritage Council have met to discuss the assessment of Canberra for National Heritage listing.
7 December 2011
Australian Heritage Strategy
An Australian Heritage Strategy is currently under development. It aims to highlight the importance of heritage to all Australians and provide common direction for the recognition, protection, commemoration and celebration of Australian heritage over the next decade.
18 November 2011
Your Community Heritage funding program launched
Your Community Heritage is a new approach to supporting and protecting Australia's heritage that will enable local communities around Australia to celebrate their local heritage.
7 November 2011
43 post offices added to the Commonwealth Heritage List
The Heritage Minister announced the inclusion of 43 post offices from around Australia on the Commonwealth Heritage List on Monday 7 November 2011.
25 October 2011
HMS Sirius shipwreck added to the National Heritage list
The Heritage Minister has announced that the HMS Sirius shipwreck site at Norfolk Island has been added to Australia's National Heritage List.
20 October 2011
Heritage Week 2012 announced
The Heritage Minister has announced Australian Heritage Week 2012 will run from Saturday 14 April to Sunday 22 April 2012
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