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Nurses of the South West Talks
This International Nurses Day, hear the incredible stories of some of the South West's unsung WWI heroes from descendants and historians.
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James Cameron – Challenging the Deep
Don't miss this major immersive exhibition that traces filmmaker James Cameron’s lifelong pursuit of and achievements in deep ocean science, technology and exploration, including his record-breaking dives in DEEPSEA CHALLENGER, the submersible vessel he co-designed, which was built in Sydney.

Size matters – Miniature Paintings Exhibition
Enjoy a collection of exquisite miniature paintings by local artists, inspired by the miniature paintings carried by early European settlers at the Swan River Colony.

HMAS Ovens Tour
Situated on Fremantle's historic World War Two submarine slipway, this unique tour offers the rare chance to get up close and explore the inside of a decommissioned Royal Australian Navy submarine, hosted by our expert volunteers.

Sunday Seminars: Secrets of the Deep
Join us in investigating the mysteries of shipwrecks and the wonders that lie beneath the ocean's surface. Whether it’s exploring historic shipwrecks or discovering what lives down in Perth Canyon, WA Museum’s scientists are working with other experts to deepen our understanding of what lies beneath

Art with the Stars
See powerful works of art, showcasing the creative artistry from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls in Western Australia.
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Krakatoa: Volcanic Cataclysm, Shockwaves & Sunsets

Vintage Day
Make some connections between our pioneering history and modern day. Dress up in vintage fashion (1850's) to win a prize, browse our vintage market and listen to entertaining museum speakers at our first FREE Vintage Day.
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Tatong Heritage
Visit Tatong, where a display in the Tatong Memorial Hall will show the history of this little town, including early farmers and timber felling in the hills, to a dash of Ned Kelly.
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Swanpool Community Cinema – Special Film Screening
Swanpool Cinema is a community owned and operated entirely by volunteers. A special screening of a 1920's black and white movie will be shown with a tea, coffee and biscuits after the screening.

Moorngag Cemetery History and Walk
The Moorngag Cemetery has been in operating since 1884 and is the last resting place for an extraordinary group of people.
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Grants Picnic Grounds Connections from Traditional Owners, Bullen Bullen Story, to todays picnics in the Sherbrooke National Park
A week-long event celebrating the connections in the Sherbrooke Forrest. From Traditional Owners Dreaming Story of Bullen Bullen, Indigenous Women’s workshop, Tom Tregellas Lyrebird history exhibition, Monbulk Historical Society Picnic ground colonial heritage exhibition.
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See where Ned Kelly Gang members were photographed.
See and hear about new found Historic Photographs and who took them and where. This history tour is conducted by the last modern day photographer to work from the exact same portrait studio as James Bray (1870-91) noted for the portraits of some of the Ned Kelly Gang.

Historic Photo Exhibition
Step back in time during the Moyne historic photo exhibition! QR codes will be scattered around the Shire, located at select historic places and buildings. Bring your smart device along, scan the QR code, and be transported to the past to see how our Shire looked way back when!
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Port Fairy Historic Walking Tours
Join an expert guide on a leisurely guided historic walk through the wide, tree-lined streets and beautifully preserved streetscapes of Port Fairy.

Port Fairy Historical Cemetery Tours
Join an expert guide on a tour of the Port Fairy Public Cemetery where you will explore the grounds, learn about the cemetery’s history dating back to its 19th century origins, and visit the graves of the historical figures of Port Fairy.

Griffiths Island Lighthouse Tours
Climb the stairs and take in the view to imagine the life of a lighthouse keeper. This is a rare opportunity to visit the internal workings of the historic lighthouse on Griffiths Island that has been in operation since 1859.

History Alive! Geelong Eastern Cemetery Tour
Take a guided walking tour into the past at the Geelong Eastern Cemetery.
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Celebrating 140 years
Celebrate the 140th anniversary of the formation of Kyneton Fire Brigade at an open day on 11 May 2024. Learn about the history of the Brigade and compare the beaters, buckets and hand pulled carts of 1884 with the massive fire trucks of today.
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Q Station Community Day, Quarantine Connections
The past is never past but alive in our present. Connecting the stories of its compelling history to today’s heritage site, Q Station’s next open day, Quarantine Connections will bring the site alive through a program of free tours and activities.
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