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News & Events
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.
Labour Day Parade Barcaldine 2021
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Cabinet Ministers led Barcaldine's 2021 Labour Day March. Browse through our photo gallery from the memorable Labour Day Parade.
May 19, 20212 min read
Gurrugurru Showcase 2021
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.
May 19, 20213 min read
Gurrugurru (Everyone Coming Together)
The Barcaldine Regional Council in conjunction with the Tree of Knowledge Festival Committee is presenting Gurrugurru (Everyone coming together)
Apr 27, 20211 min read
Matya - A magical performance about the Sun Moon
Central West Aboriginal Corporation in collaboration with Red Ridge Interior Queensland present Matya - A magical performance about the Sun Moon.
Apr 26, 20212 min read
30th Anniversary Year
In 2021, the Australian Workers Heritage Centre celebrates its 30th Anniversary.
From Solidarity, Passion and Commitment Big Things Grow
Apr 24, 20212 min read
Family Fun Day 2021
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.
Apr 23, 20211 min read
New Entrance Building
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 store.
Apr 22, 20211 min read
Celebrating 130 Years of the Great Shearers' Strike of 1891
2021 commemorates the 130th anniversary of the Great Shearer's Strike of 1891
Apr 22, 20211 min read
May Day 2021
Commemorate the granting of the eight-hour working day for Australians and recognize workers' contributions towards the nation's economy this May Day.
Mar 23, 20211 min read
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