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Australia's monuments take on many distinct forms, including statues, fountains, natural landmarks and buildings. While some monuments of Australia hold a national significance, many are constructed and maintained by local community groups, and are primarily significant on a local scale. [1]
Across Australia, various monuments have been established to pay tribute to royal figures, including members of the British royal family and the contemporary Australian monarchy. These landmarks underscore the nation's identity as a constitutional monarchy within the framework of the Australian Crown .
Australian Convict Sites: New South Wales, Norfolk Island, Tasmania, Western Australia: 2010 1306; iv, vi (cultural) In the 18th and 19th centuries, the British Empire transported around 166,000 men, women, and children to penal colonies in Australia. In addition to punishment and rehabilitation, the convicts were subjected to forced labour to ...
Historic sites in Australia — Australian historic places recognized by official designations &/or listed in heritage registers in Australia. Subcategories This category has the following 10 subcategories, out of 10 total.
The National Heritage List was established in 2003 by an amendment to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. [1]The National Heritage List, together with the Commonwealth Heritage List, replaced the former Register of the National Estate, which was closed and archived in 2007.
Name Address Coordinates Government recognition (CRHP №) Image Beaulieu National Historic Site (Lougheed House) 707 13th Avenue SW Calgary AB : Federal (), Alberta () More images
Two more monuments attacked in Melbourne in the lead-up to Australia Day - a statue honouring city founder John Batman, and an Anzac memorial in Parkville defaced with "land back" graffiti. pic ...
The National Museum of Australia (NMA), in the national capital Canberra, preserves and interprets Australia's social history, exploring the key issues, people and events that have shaped the nation. [2] It was formally established by the National Museum of Australia Act 1980. [3]