The Concord Heritage Society was established in 1994 and incorporates the Concord Historical Society, which was originally formed in 1969, and the Friends of Yaralla Group. There is a social history museum containing over 1000 items of clothing, household items, furniture, war memorabilia, office equipment, brick-a-brac, books, documents, photographs, etc. - Read more
A heritage listed Waterfront Hotel in Hobart, Tasmania with a proud history, it has been and still is a meeting spot for locals and travellers. Perhaps the seafood restaurant is the attraction. Maybe its the 13 beers on tap, or the great live entertainment in the lively front bar. Outside dining right opposite the water! Accommodation is available. Built for Charles Gaylor and licenced in 1846 it derived its name from the fact that the then Custom House (now Parliament House) is opposite. - Read more
The City of Greater Lithgow Mining Museum Inc was incorporated in October 1990 to develop a mining museum at the site of the former Lithgow State Mine. Initial plans included the use of former mine buildings to house visitor facilities & mining exhibits with outdoor areas being adapted for railway, industrial and cultural displays. The vision for the project included the establishment of a tourist railway on the former State Mine Colliery Branch Line. - Read more
Gain an insight into history and attractions by visiting the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Information Centre.Displays are housed in a Heritage Style Museum which includes a small shop selling produce, books, souvenirs and crafts. It is located 1hours drive from Cairns through great scenery, from the rainforests of the Kuranda Range to the Australian bushland of the Tropical Tablelands.
Yallourn, Victoria was a company town in Victoria, Australia built between the 1920s and 1950s to house employees of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, who operated the nearby Yallourn Power Station complex. However, expansion of the adjacent open-cut brown coal mine lead to the closure and removal of the town in the 1980s. - Read more
In the grand old days of cruise liners, the western port city of Fremantle was a gateway to Australia. Many immigrants caught their first glimpse of their new home here.
When thinking of Western Australia images of hot desert landscapes sweltering under a ferocious sun come to mind. But 200 kilometres south of Perth is the the Busselton/Margaret River region, where inland forests, elaborate coastline and fertile farmlands belie this desert stereotype. The town of Busselton lies on the shores of Geographe Bay, whose thirty kilometres of sweeping white beaches are celebrated in travel books the world over.
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
Just a stone's throw from downtown Sydney lies the historic port area of Darling Harbour. Now spruced up with shops, restaurants and museums, a visit here is a great day out offering marvelous insights into Sydney's maritime past.
Just a stone's throw from downtown Sydney lies the historic port area of Darling Harbour. Now spruced up with shops, restaurants and museums, a visit here is a great day out offering marvelous insights into Sydney's maritime past.
Parliament House, Australia's political centre and Canberrra's most famous landmark, is a must see for all tourists to the capital city. Centrally located, its immaculately tended gardens are dotted with amazing architecture and famous artworks depictive of the political arena.
Bush Heritage Australia’s Cravens Peak Reserve, in Queensland, is singled out as one of the nation’s top ten nature reserves, in a report released today.
The WWF report Building Nature’s Safety Net 2008: Progress on Directions for the National Reserve System is being launched at Parliament House at 11am on 12th March by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, the Hon Peter Garrett AM MP.
