Ever wanted to know who the first criminals in WA were & what crimes they committed? Fremantle Prison has many stories to tell, & here you can find out about capital punishment, hangings, statistics & details of the convicts on the convict database.
Want to know more about cultural heritage? Click here for information provided by the Heritage Council of WA and the State Heritage Office, including the State Register of Heritage Places and other heritage lists, advice on conservation and adaptive reuse, heritage tourism, library and other resources.
KAB WA is committed to the development of activities and targeted campaigns in order to educate different sectors of the community in litter prevention and environmental sustainability. KAB aims to change littering behaviours through developing programs, providing education and infrastructure, enforcement, and offering incentives and communication to the community through the way of grant money and media.
The Department of Environment and Conservation runs a variety of education programs and professional learning opportunities for teachers and educators covering all aspects of the department's work, from air and water quality monitoring, to waste, wildlife and conservation education.
The Perth Observatory, situated in the Darling Range 25 km from Perth, conducts research in astronomy. Click here to learn more, book a tour, find out about current phenomena, follow links to other sites, and learn the history of the Perth Observatory.
The Pilbara Region stretches from the Indian Ocean to the Northern Territory border. Did you know that European ships visited the Pilbara coastline as early as 1618? For more historical information, click on ‘The Region’ then select ‘History’.
Are you doing a school project on the Port of Fremantle? Want to find out about trade, cargo, cruise liners, history and other information? Click here to enter the education section of Fremantle Ports’ site to learn more.
Looking for something to do this weekend or during the school holidays? Why not check out Scitech. See all the latest information about special activities and events, plus admission times and entrance fees.
Access information on the State Library of Western Australia and associated services, as well as links to information gateways and knowledge bases on a broad range of topics.
Learn about the origins of democracy and the details of our political system at the Constitutional Centre of Western Australia, located at the corner of Parliament Place and Havelock Street in West Perth.