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Australia's heritage

Heritage is all the things that make up Australia's identity - our spirit and ingenuity, our historic buildings, and our unique, living landscapes. Our heritage is a legacy from our past, a living, integral part of life today, and the stories and places we pass on to future generations.

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Sunset over Angkor Wat, Cambodia

1 December 2008

Australia helping Cambodia protect World Heritage icon

The Australian Government today announced $1.13 million to assist the Cambodian Government to better protect Angkor Wat, one of the world's most outstanding heritage sites.

Adelaide parklands and City layout

7 November 2008

Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout added to the National Heritage List

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts announces National Heritage Listing of the Adelaide Park Lands and City Layout.

Australian Alps National Park

7 November 2008

The Australian Alps added to the National Heritage List.

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts announces National Heritage Listing of the Australian Alps.

Australian historic shipwreck site

6 November 2008

$440,000 to preserve Australia's historic shipwreck sites

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts announces $440,000 in funding from the Australian Government's Historic Shipwrecks Program to protect the nation's underwater cultural heritage.

commemorative plaque

20 October 2008

Commemoration of Historic Events and Famous Persons Program (CHEFP) now calling for funding applications

This program provides financial assistance to maintain the graves of former Prime Ministers and Governors-General and other projects that commemorate people, events and places of national historical significance.

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