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Bardi people, Cape Leveque, Kimberley region, Western Australia Pearl shell, red pigment. Australia's pearling industry began long before European settlement. Northern Australian coastal dwelling Aborigines harvested the abundant pearl shell from the shal...

As Australia had no native grape varieties suitable for wine-making, grapes were imported from Europe and much of the wine produced was shipped back to the United Kingdom. Early wine production at Lindemans, established in the Hunter Valley (New South Wa...

It also contains links to sites that may use images of Aboriginal and Islander people now deceased. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are complex and diverse. In Australia, Indigenous communities keep their cultural heritage alive by passin...

Australia is a unique and diverse country in every way - in culture, population, climate, geography, and history. For articles on specific topics about Australian history and culture visit our Australian Stories Index. Australia's population is concentrat...

UNESCO states that Indigenous populations number some 350 million individuals in more than 70 countries in the world, and that this represents more than 5000 languages and cultures. Today, many Indigenous peoples live on the fringes of society and are de...

As elsewhere in Australia, European settlement disrupted Aboriginal patterns of land use and movement across the country, and many Aborigines died from European-brought diseases like influenza, smallpox and tuberculosis. The Griffins, Walter Burley and Ma...

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Tourism Australia   (more info)

Tourism Australia is responsible for international and domestic marketing and delivery of research and forecasts for the sector. Visit this site for information about Australian vacations, travel, activities, festivals and events.

Tourism Australia - corporate website   (more info)

Tourism Australia is the Australian Government statutory authority responsible for international and domestic tourism marketing, as well as the delivery of research and forecasts for the sector.

Victoria Culture   (more info)

An online guide to Melbourne and Victoria's arts, culture and heritage. Use its links to see what the state has to offer, or try the search engines to find specific areas of interest.

Sydney Art Tours   (more info)

Sydney Art Tours offers personalised tours of the best current art at major galleries, commercial spaces, new galleries, artist-run initiatives and artists' studios.

Adelaide Art Tours   (more info)

Adelaide Art Tours aims to allow international and interstate visitors to see AdelaideÆs local galleries in a creative and comfortable way whether it be to buy, or just to spend time viewing art in Adelaide.

Talking of Sydney Tours   (more info)

Personal audio guided walking tours to buy on CD or cassette of Sydney, Australia. Map included. Social and architectural history tours of Sydney's various areas, narrated in a interesting and chatty way by Australian Actor of stage and screen.

Wirrimbirra Fauna and Flora Sanctuary   (more info)

Wirrimbirra operates as a flora and fauna reserve, and education and research centre. Their website provides information about the sanctuary and the animals who live there.

Manning Clark House   (more info)

Manning Clark House is a scholarly and cultural centre based at the former Canberra home of historian Manning Clark and linguist Dymphna Clark. The website includes information about the centre and upcoming events, the history of the house, and some histo

What's On Victoria   (more info)

What's On Victoria is a tourism e-zine accessible 24/7, assisting readers when planning their next Victorian getaway. Readers can view current and up-to-date information on activities across Victoria, via the events and festivals calendar, business profil

Talk'N Tours   (more info)

Self guided MP3 audio walking tours for iPod or MP3 players. Extensively researched city sightseeing audio tours in Australia covering history, boutique shopping, attractions, dining and insider secrets that only a local would know.

Heritage Tourism   (more info)

Heritage Tourism aims to assist Australian heritage tourism businesses through the promotion of regional attractions.

Beechworth   (more info)

Complete guide to Beechworth, Victoria. Includes recreational tourism, culture and history.

Kenilworth Guide   (more info)

Kenilworth Community Website including places to see and guide to annual events.

HuonValley.net.au   (more info)

Information directory of the Huon Valley, Tasmania, that includes information on tourist destinations and upcoming events.