Author: Sophie Price
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Beyond the roadside: why small museums matter
Forget blockbuster exhibitions – often the most unforgettable stories are waiting at the roadside museum you didn’t plan to visit. Hundreds of thousands of tourists travel across regional Queensland every year. Yet some of the best storytelling sites and memorable places along these travel routes are often overlooked. Small museums…
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A cinematic experience like no other
The Royal Mail Hotel opened on Elderslie Street in Winton in 1878. Today, the location is home to Winton’s Royal Open-Air Theatre. The building’s journey from then until now is one entwined with reinvention and resilience. The theatre is managed by Winton Movies Inc, a not-for-profit entity who run the…
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The tour continues…
Last week I shared some highlights from my journey out west, showcasing some hotspots from Winton. This time, we’re on Iningai Country, in Longreach. Stockman’s Hall of Fame I love an audio tour – so experiencing the redeveloped spaces at the Stockman’s Hall of Fame was a must for my…
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Way Out West: The teams newest MDO heads into the outback
As Museum Development Officers, every so often we get to jump on the road and head out to connect with some of our community partners. It means we can get a feel for the spaces where communities are living, working, and thriving and get to know the people who are…
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