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.
19 April 2012
Australian Heritage Strategy public consultation paper available
A public consultation paper has now been released which outlines some of the current challenges and opportunities in the heritage sector. Public comment is invited from the community on how we can best recognise, manage, and interpret our heritage.
12 April 2012
Australian Heritage Week 14 – 22 April
Australian Heritage Week is a national celebration of our historic, Indigenous and natural heritage. To find events near you visit the Australian Heritage Week website.
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 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.
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Quick Links
- Australian Heritage Week
- 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