Perth’s Silver Chain Nursing League Building has today been added to the State Register of Heritage Places. The inclusion of the Wright Street building recognises the site’s significant cultural herit
Aboriginal Heritage Assistance Program guidelines updated
The Aboriginal Heritage Assistance Program was introduced to help offset the rising costs of Aboriginal Heritage Surveys reported by the mining industry. The program runs for five years (2023–24 to 20
Community invited to help shape new Fremantle Cemetery Historical Women’s Walk
A new Fremantle Cemetery Historical Women’s Walk, set for launch in 2027, will honour notable women interred at Fremantle Cemetery whose achievements have influenced Western Australia’s cult
Fishing Boat Harbour added to State Heritage Register
Fishing Boat Harbour has been added to the State Register of Heritage Places, formally recognising its place in Western Australia’s maritime and community history. Operating as a working port since th
New heritage plaques program brings WA stories to life
The updated blue plaques align with internationally recognised markers and include a QR code connecting visitors to more history of the place, its stories and significance to Western Australians. Clic
Parramatta Farms recognised for heritage values
The Australian Heritage Council (AHC) is assessing 3 historic properties in Parramatta, NSW. They are being assessed for inclusion on the National Heritage List. The early colonial farming properties
New visitor boardwalk for Shark Bay World Heritage Area
$4.6 million investment in tourism infrastructure on Australia’s Coral Coast New boardwalk designed to protect the unique and globally significant stromatolites Cook Labor Government protecting and re
Aboriginal Heritage: Native Title Future Acts Report
Welcome to the latest edition of the ALRC’s In Brief newsletter. This year is proving to be one of the ALRC’s busiest yet with three diverse inquiries afoot. On 30 March 2026 we submitted the Final Re
Extensive work is being undertaken on Endeavour’s standing rigging
The Australian-built replica of James Cook’s HMB Endeavour is one of the world’s most accurate maritime replica vessels. When you come on board you may wonder whether James Cook and hi
Joint media release: Faster environmental approvals on the way for Western Australia
Faster, more streamlined environmental approvals for Western Australian projects are a step closer, with the Federal and WA Governments today committing to progress a new bilateral agreement. The Alba


