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These activity ideas support caring for the local environment, decision making and being you.
Discover some of the items that have been unexpectedly discovered in the museum.
In remembrance of former Prime Minister Whitlam.
Discover Billy Hughes's role in the peace treaty negotiations.
Explore how Australia became a federation.
Tactics to help you navigate false information.
See the hidden safe at Old Parliament House and hear a story about someone who once got stuck in there.
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