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City of canals: Snapshots from Amsterdam

September 15, 2016May 22, 2018

Amsterdam is perhaps most famous for its canals, which are used by tourists and locals alike for transportation and recreation. Some people even live on …

Best of 2016, Built Heritage, Conservation

The train awaits you at Australia’s first station

August 30, 2016December 31, 2016

Flinders Street Station is the oldest train station in Australia, and still the centre of the Melbourne’s metropolitan rail network. The station, with its iconic …

Built Heritage, Community, Conservation, Restoration

The Queenslander: Architecture adapted to climate

August 29, 2016September 5, 2016

A modern take on the Queenslander architectural style was recently awarded Brisbane’s House of the Year. What is so special about this architectural style? Australia’s …

Built Heritage, Community, Heritage, Sports, Traditions

Australia’s Pride: The Melbourne Cricket Ground

August 27, 2016October 9, 2016

The story of the MCG starts with the formation of the Melbourne Cricket Club in 1838. The club moved its home ground to its current …

Blog, Built Heritage, Discover, Heritage, Stories

The Bizarre History of Captain Cook’s Cottage

August 7, 2016October 9, 2016

Cook’s Cottage is a vine-covered brick house located to the south end of Melbourne’s Fitzroy Gardens, just minutes from the central business district. Its claim …