This significant step by the Minns Labor Government to align heritage conservation with climate action is part of an update to Heritage Act exemptions, which expands the list of activities that do not
Record $8.65 million to preserve and activate heritage in NSW
The Minns Labor Government has increased the total investment by $2.65 million from the previous round, to recognise the importance of preserving and celebrating heritage for generations to come. Thes
Nominations open for Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Committee
The Committee provides essential advice under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 and plays a pivotal role in preserving and managing Western Australia’s rich Aboriginal cultural heritage. This
Call for nominations – Heritage Council of WA
Heritage Minister Simone McGurk invites nominations from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for appointment to the Heritage Council of Western Australia. Prospective nominees should posses
Nominations now open for the 2025 WA Heritage Awards
Now in their 33rd year, the awards highlight best practice across a diverse range of heritage activity – from conservation and interpretation to tourism and adaptive reuse – while raising community aw
State Heritage Conference Wrap Up
The Department was excited that this year was the first time that the conference was co-hosted by the Heritage Council of WA, the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Committee alongside the Department of Pla
2025-26 Heritage Grants Program Now Open
The Heritage Grants Program offers funding assistance for the conservation, future planning and promotion of heritage places. There are two primary funding streams under the program, the State Heritag
Heritage recognition for Silver Chain Nursing League Building
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

