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We were lucky enough to have Jerry Coleby-Williams from Gardening Australia visit us at the Australian Workers Heritage Centre in September 2023.

The May Day Committee invites everyone - children, adults, sporting organisations, charity committees, businesses and schools to enter and nominate a float in the Procession.

The Australian Workers Heritage Centre hosted their Inaugural Industry Fundraising Luncheon at Victoria Park Golf Complex on 9th March 2023

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Cabinet Ministers led Barcaldine's 2021 Labour Day March.  Browse through our photo gallery from the memorable Labour Day Parade.

The Tree of Knowledge Festival kicked off once again at the Workers Heritage Centre on Friday Night April 30th and was truly a Community Celebration Evening.

In 2021, the Australian Workers Heritage Centre celebrates its 30th Anniversary.

From Solidarity, Passion and Commitment Big Things Grow

2021 commemorates the 130th anniversary of the Great Shearer's Strike of 1891

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Cabinet Minister Mick de Brenni led Barcaldine's 2023 Labour Day March. Browse through our photo gallery from the memorable Labour Day Parade held in Barcaldine.

The Barcaldine May Day Committee is proud to be celebrating 35 years of the May Day Parade. Hosted in the grounds of the Australian Workers Heritage Centre.

The May Day Committee invites everyone - young, old, children, adults, sporting organisations, businesses, hospital and schools to enter a float in the May Day March

The Labour Day March finished at the Australian Workers Heritage Centre where parade participants and visitors were then invited to enjoy the Free Family Day.

The Barcaldine Regional Council in conjunction with the Tree of Knowledge Festival Committee is presenting Gurrugurru (Everyone coming together)

The Barcaldine May Day Committee is proud to be celebrating 33 years of the May Day Parade. Hosted in the grounds of the Australian Workers Heritage Centre.

Commemorate the granting of the eight-hour working day for Australians and recognize workers' contributions towards the nation's economy this May Day.

It's a time to consider the history of Labour Day and its wider significance, with its connection to the Australian ideals of mateship and egalitarianism.

The Australian Workers Heritage Centre hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for the community of Barcaldine and its surrounding areas on 1st April 2023.

The Barcaldine May Day Committee is proud to be celebrating 34 years of the May Day Parade. Hosted in the grounds of the Australian Workers Heritage Centre.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk officially opened Stage One of the Australian Workers Heritage Centre's New Entrance Building the - ' Long Paddock.'

Central West Aboriginal Corporation in collaboration with Red Ridge Interior Queensland present Matya - A magical performance about the Sun Moon.

The AWHC's long anticipated 'Main Street Entrance Project' opens in May 2021, featuring the construction of a new multi-purpose building housing a cafe and retail outlet.