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AusStage is an index of performing arts events in Australia, a directory of research resources on the performing arts, and a gateway to other dependable performing arts sites. Visit to search the performing arts directory, the event index and find l...
Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (ARAZPA) (more info)
ARAZPA aims to promote and maintain professional standards of operation in the zoological industry and to maximise its collective resources for the conservation of biodiversity. The website provides information about the association of the zoos and a...
The Australia Dancing portal, hosted by the National Library of Australia, provides users with access to both current and historical information about dance in Australia.
Australia on the Map 1606-2006 (more info)
A national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to encouraging Australians to plan events for 2006 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the beginning of AustraliaÆs documented history, focussing particularly on the many Mariners who charted our c...
Australia's Prime Ministers (more info)
Website devoted to Australia's Prime Ministers. View biographies, pictures, information on achievements and more.
Australian and New Zealand Society of the History of Medicine (more info)
This national society was founded in 1986 with the aim of promoting the academic study of the history of health sciences within the Australasian region. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the history of medicine.
Australian Archaeological Association Inc (more info)
The website of the Australian Archaeological Association provides abstracts of contents from the Australian Archaeology Journal, a mailing list, information on current and past research projects, a profile of the University of Sydney's archaeology de...
Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) (more info)
The Association protects and promotes the interests of booksellers throughout Australia. Members range from small independent bookshops to large chains.
Australian Bureau of Statistics - National Centre for Culture and Recreation Statistics (more info)
Contains official Australian Government statistics on many topics including culture. Also included on this site are the latest media releases, today's release advice, and information on ABS news and products.
Australian Butterfly Sanctuary (more info)
The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary website provides details about the Sanctuary such as opening hours ad contact details. The site also allows you to read laboratory and life cycle information.
Australian Commemorative Bronze Plaques (more info)
The site details through text, maps and photos the major battlefields around the world where Australians have fought over the past 100 years. The details are based on an extensive series of large hand sculpted bronze commemorative plaques placed on t...
Australian Commonwealth Games Association (ACGA) (more info)
The website is the official source for information regarding Australia's participation in past and future Commonwealth Games. The site provides access to media releases, fact sheets, Commonwealth Games held in Kuala Lumpur (1998) and where the games ...
Australian Cultural History Research Links (more info)
The Australian Cultural History page is packed with Australian history links. The links are divided into general research links and more specific areas impacting on contemporary Australian culture.
Australian Dictionary of Biography (more info)
The Australian Dictionary of Biography (ADB) is a reference series containing biographical articles on Australians from all walks of life. The biographies range in length from 500 to 6000 words. The ADB is part of the History Program in the Research...
Australian Garden History Society (more info)
Researching, enjoying and preserving Australia's gardening heritage, horticulture, landscape design and architecture. Visit for news, membership details, branches, publications, conferences and tours.
Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) (more info)
AIMS generates the knowledge needed for the sustainable use and protection of the marine environment through scientific and technological research. This site offers information about the Institute and its research activities and provides links to ot...
Australian Literature - Selected websites (more info)
The National library of Australia's Australian literature sites are for researching Australian literature on the Internet and provide a starting place for researchers in this field. They provide a diverse range of information on Australian literature...
Australian Medical Pioneers Index (more info)
Covers Australian medical history, with a database of medical pioneers and educational background material. Lists doctors who were registered or qualified in Australia, were resident in Australia, or visited here in a professional capacity, before 18...
Australian Memory of the World Program (more info)
Every day, irreplaceable parts of Australia's documentary memory disappear for ever. The UNESCO Australian Memory of the World Program is designed to guard against this collective amnesia by preserving Australia's significant archive holdings and lib...
This natural history museum has extensive collections of natural science and cultural artefacts. Visit the website to find information on a topic or area, or explore the whole of the Australian Museum online.
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