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The Malcolm Moore diesel locomotive GT–112–DH1 found a permanent home with the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum, in Victoria.

24 Feb 2021

A rare bracelet crafted in the early 1900s will now be on display for all Australians to see.

17 Nov 2020

A revered 19th century Aboriginal shield now has a permanent home in the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA), on the land of the Kaurna people.

8 Jul 2020

The Government will provide over $100,000 to preserve a rare guitar used by Australian surf rock band The Atlantics, and a 19th century silver centrepiece gifted to one of Victoria’s founding fathers.

4 Jul 2019

The Orange Regional Museum received $90,000 to assist with the purchase of an ornamental centrepiece, the Campbell epergne.

6 Feb 2019

The Government has provided $125,000 to the National Museum of Australia to purchase a rare female Tasmanian tiger (thylacine) pelt.

31 Jan 2019

The Government has provided $200,000 to help the National Motor Museum purchase the Chamberlain 8 “Australian Special” race car through the National Cultural Heritage Account.

13 Jun 2018

The Government has announced funding to assist the South Australian Museum to purchase the Fire of Australia opal.

20 Jan 2017

The purchase of the sundial for permanent exhibition will assist in better interpretation of Port Macquarie's history as a British penal settlement and the part Port Macquarie has played within the overall theme of white settlement of Australia.
—Ms Debbie Sommers, Vice President, Port Macquarie Historical Society.

4 Aug 2015

Unique Dame Nellie memorabilia goes under the hammer

3 Apr 2015