Historic Precinct added to National Heritage List A major milestone in the recognition of the Beechworth Historic Precinct’s value to Australia’s cultural history has been realised with the site added to the National Heritage List.
Council to sign MOU for World Heritage Listing Bid In a move that could catapult Indigo Shire’s unique history and heritage on to a global stage, Council is hoping to be accepted into a consortium of Victorian Councils bidding for world heritage listing.
Funding boost for Beechworth's historic precinct and Burke Museum Beechworth’s Historic Precinct is set to be undergo a number of important upgrades thanks to a grant of almost $90,000.
New contractors appointed for Beechworth Courthouse Kelly Trials The Beechworth Historic Courthouse Kelly Trials Project is moving to an exciting new phase with the appointment of two new contractors.
Council adopts Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan Indigo Shire Council has adopted a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in a unanimous vote at its monthly meeting on Tuesday night.
National Trust Media Statement on Beechworth Carriage Collection The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has released a statement on the Beechworth Carriage Collection.
People of Beechworth to feature in new Burke Museum exhibition A new exhibition showcasing the resilience and diversity of the Beechworth community will launch at Beechworth’s Burke Museum over the Easter long weekend.
Burke Museum recognised for excellence The Burke Museum has been awarded a prestigious award for excellence by the Australian Museums and Galleries Association, the peak body for over 1000 museums and collecting organisations, at the Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards on Tuesday night.
Restoration works uncover historic secrets Restoration works currently underway on the Chiltern Athenaeum have revealed colours and materials that date back to the original 1866 finishes, as well as a handwritten sign on the outside of the building.
Burke Museum training program adopted by top university An innovative program developed by Beechworth’s Burke Museum has been adopted by one of Australia’s leading universities.
Cultural Competency Training a step towards cultural awareness On Wednesday 21 April, Indigo Shire Council hosted a Koorie Heritage Building Aboriginal Cultural Competency training session.
New Acquisition for Burke Museum The Burke Museum is excited to announce the latest additions to the permanent collection, honouring the late David Aloysius Patrick McKenzie-McHarg, L.I.B, O.B.E.
Digitising the Burke Museum Collection The Burke Museum has launched a massive digitisation project to capture and share with the world all 30,000+ items within the collection via the Victorian Collections website.