In cultural heritage matters the Australian Museum is guided by principles of self-determination by Indigenous Australians. With this in mind the Museum established the Aboriginal Heritage Unit in January 1996.
The main role of the Aboriginal Heritage Unit is to act as the intermediary between the Australian Museum and the indigenous communities of Australia on issues of indigenous cultural heritage management. - Read more
An article about Australian Indigenous culture and heritage including information about the land, national parks, languages, kinship, tools, the Dreaming, sacred sites, performance, visual arts and tourism. - Read more
Sydney History & Archives- http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/AboutSydney/HistoryAndArchives/Default.asp
The City of Sydney invites you to step back in time and explore Sydney’s fascinating history through images, text, memories and voices. Check out the Archives, learn about the city's indigenous history, visit online historical exhibitions and much more. - Read more
The Pilbara called Bilybarra by many different Indigenous groups of the region means dry country. In April 1863 Captain Peter Hedland aboard the cutter Mystery nosed his craft into the narrow entrance of a channel and discovered a magnificent sheet of water appearing like an inland lake. He named it Mangrove Harbour and two months later it was renamed Port Hedland by the Surveyor-General in his honor. - Read more
The Western Downs of Queensland, Australia, are renowned for their wide open spaces and their friendly country folk who welcome all tourists with open arms. The peaceful lifestyle here instantly rubs off on visitors, who kick back, relax and breathe in the fresh country air as if they had lived here their whole lives. The expansive country of the Western downs means a hire car is essential if one is to explore them to their full potential.
The rolling green hills and valleys of the Central Highlands form the backdrop for the thriving inland city of Ballarat in Victoria. The unique architecture hints at the established culture of creativity and arts in Ballarat, and further exploration of the city's galleries and exhibition centres will reveal the true depth of this culture. Combined with the distinct four seasons of the local climate this gives Ballarat a very European feel that visitors find unique to Australia and thus very refr
The Federal Government will invest $2.25 billion over five years on a new program to restore the health of Australia’s environment and build on improved land management practices.
