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Arts
- Music Queensland
You can browse and view scores of musical heritage to Queensland. Music Queensland is linked to Music Australia.
- Music Australia
Contains heritage scores, etc, from the National Library of Australia and other institutions. You can browse by following themes such as Indigenous music, aviation, bush and beach, and more.
- Queensland Art Gallery
Established in 1895, the Queensland Art Gallery houses visual art exhibitions. You can find out about the Gallery's collections and exhibitions.
- Queensland Writers Centre
Information on workshops, publications, members' benefits, etc.
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Brisbane
- Brisbane City Council
Information about Council services. Also includes interesting historical information about Brisbane. You can also search the Council's cemeteries if you are doing family history research.
- Brisbane City Life
Links to what's on in Brisbane, information about Brisbane (eg. history), groups and clubs, transport, real estate, employment, sport, and more.
- Our Brisbane
Similar to the above site - what's on in Brisbane, etc.
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Education
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Environment
- Environmental Protection Agency
The State Government department responsible for environmental management, parks and forests, nature conservation, cultural heritage, etc., in Queensland.
- Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
The State Government department responsible for Queensland's primary industries and fisheries. Site includes fact sheets, and a great deal of other information.
- Department of Natural Resources and Water
More fact sheets and information, this time on managing land, water, vegetation, and pests.
- Queensland Weather
From the Bureau of Meteorology, this site includes information on current warnings, forecasts, observations (radar images, etc), rainfall and river information, and climate information.
- Earthquakes
From the University of Queensland Advanced Centre for Earthquake Studies. Includes brief information on Queensland and Australian quakes, damaging world quakes, earthquake maps and links to other sites.
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General Information
- About Queensland
Inforamtion from the Queensland Government on our history, emblems, statistics, and more.
- Queensland Statistics
Statistics about Queensland's employment, economy, demography, crime, retail, and much more.
- Queensland Emblems
A comprehensive fact sheet from the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
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History / Heritage
- Documenting a Democracy
Primary documents from Queensland's history. Includes such documents as "Letters Patent erecting Colony of Queensland 6 June 1859 (UK)" and "Letters Patent altering the western boundary of Queensland 1862 (UK)".
- Queensland State Archives
The Custodian of Queensland Government records. You may conduct research using their collection, including family history resources. Fees may apply.
- Queensland Museum
This site includes information on their exhibitions, as well as features on topics such as dinosaurs and endangered species.
- Queensland Maritime Museum
Information about our maritime history.
- John Oxley Library of Queensland History
John Oxley Library (JOL) is part of the State Library of Queensland. JOL is responsible for researching, collecting, and preserving material relevant to Queensland's history.
- Manuscripts Queensland
A guide to Queensland's documentary heritage.
- Picture Bundaberg
Bring in your old photos, slides, etc to the Library where they will be scanned into the Picture Bundaberg database. These images will eventually be available for viewing from the Library's online catalogue and Picture Queensland (see below).
- Picture Queensland
Search for images of Queensland - people, places, etc. Copyright restrictions do apply.
- Picture Australia
Images of Australia. Again, copyright restrictions apply.
- Lighthouses of Australia
Information on the lighthouses dotted along the Queensland coast and islands. Click on the link to "Queensland".
- Heritage Trails
Tour Queensland via an historical theme by following the various heritage trails outlined on this site.
- The Queensland House
The famous Queenslander is explored here with information on its character and evolution, its different styles and finishes, its different furnishings and spaces. The site also looks at their conservation, and their gardens. Click on the "Features" menu, and then the link to the Queensland House.
- Queensland Heritage
From the ABC comes this Queensland heritage project. Read the various stories.
- Queensland Place Names
Search for Queensland place names to find out where they are located in Queensland, latitude and longitude detail, and in some cases a history of the name.
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Indigenous
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Law
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Local Area
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Local Government
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News
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State Government
- Queensland Government
Our State Government web site. It has information on driving and transport, education, environment, health, jobs, law, business, leisure, and anything else the state government is responsible for.
- The Premier of Queensland
Information about our State Premier and his responsibilities.
- State Ombudsman
Ensures that local and state government do the right thing by the Queensland people. The Ombudsman may be able to help if you feel you've been treated unfairly by a government department.
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Tourism / Leisure
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Transport
- Queensland Rail
Timetables and information for City Trains, long distance travel, and freight. Also has QR history, employment opportunities, etc.
- QANTAS History
A comprehensive history of the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service (QANTAS).
- Queensland Shipwrecks
Information on six shipwrecks that have occurred off Queensland's coast.
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