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Find information, resources, and updates from the Australian Workers Heritage Centre and the surrounding Central West Queensland regions, including media releases, articles and archived newsletters.

Where It All Began - Delegation Under the Tree of Knowledge

35 Years of the Australian Workers Heritage Centre (1991–2026)

In 2026, the Australian Workers Heritage Centre marks its 35th Anniversary - celebrating three and a half decades of preserving and sharing Australia's working history.

Feb 171 min read

A procession of floats in the Labour Day Parade in 1902.

Labour Day History

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.

Apr 7, 20253 min read