Queensland Heritage Council | Our shared heritage

The facade of the RS Exton and Co premises at 333 Ann Street.

Brisbane’s Shrine of Remembrance, dedicated on Armistice Day in 1930.

The Story Bridge, spanning Brisbane River, was built between 1935 and 1940

The Masonic temple at Barcaldine was constructed in 1901

My heritage place

Ruth Woods, could see the potential in the heritage listed brick stables of Rhyndarra at Yeronga built in the late 1800s. She turned it into a stunning, highly liveable family home....

Our shared heritage

As the state’s independent advisor on heritage matters, one of the Queensland Heritage Council’s main tasks is to ensure the Queensland heritage register truly tells this state’s story of development – for all Queenslanders.

To this end, we’ve been grateful for the efforts of the State Government’s statewide heritage survey which has identified more than 200 places so far that are worthy of state heritage listing.

But we fear time will beat us: that’s why the Heritage Council is seeking Queenslanders’ input. We are asking you to get involved by offering suggestions of local places that you consider worthy of state-heritage listing.

Together, let’s ensure the Queensland heritage register captures iconic Queensland places of all descriptions.

What’s wanted

Name a place in Queensland that is not yet heritage-listed but which you believe should be by emailing your suggestions to the Queensland Heritage Council on heritage.council@derm.qld.gov.au before 31 March 2010.

The place you nominate must fit at least one of the following criteria:

Rare, uncommon or endangered
Part of Queensland’s development
Able to tell us something new about our history
A great example of its type
Visually appealing
Creative or technically innovative
Special to a group for social, cultural or religious reasons
Linked to an outstanding Queenslander or Queensland group

How do I find out if the place I’m thinking of is already heritage listed?

Check out the Queensland Heritage Register