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Australian history is almost always picturesque; indeed, it is also so curious and strange, that it is itself the chiefest novelty the country has to offer and so it pushes the other novelties into second and third place. It does not read like history, but like the most beautiful lies; and all of a fresh new sort, no mouldy old stale ones. It is full of surprises and adventures, the incongruities, and contradictions, and incredibilities; but they are all true, they all happened." ( Mark Twain, 1897 )

Whether you are looking for inspiration, relaxation or just something that little bit different, we have a place for you. Step back and lose yourself as you wander the hallways of an historic home, discover the secrets of a Chinese Temple, imagine what it must have like stuck on a reef and throwing cannon and anchors overboard, dream about buying stock and shares in a gold rush or sit quietly on a wide, open verandah with the tropical breeze wafting across the garden. Queensland has no end of wonders that are being kept in trust for you.

Available at the CES Resource Centre

Online lessons aligned with Australian Curriculum. Context is NSW.

The following refer to people who achieved high levels of recognition in some way linked to Australia. Some of the listed were not born in Australia, nor lived in Australia. Others were born here. Some lived permanently in Australia.

"Whether you have one or two snapshots from a family album or a library of archived images, together we can build a history of the world."

"AC History Units presents 8 units developed by the History Teachers' Association of Australia to support teachers in the implementation of the Australian Curriculum: History  "