Last updated:

January 1, 2022

Community grants preserving Victoria's rich history

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Records of a 1940s Fitzroy crime family among files opened by PROV

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Local voices to preserve Victoria's history

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Aboriginal filmmaker documentary wins Premier’s History Award

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Community History Award shortlist announced

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Local history comes alive through community grants

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Grants available to preserve local history

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Infamous prison escapee and 1st mafia murder among files opened by PROV

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Premier’s History Award winner announced

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Shortlist announced for Premier's History Award

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“Pyjama Girl” killer’s prison record among files opened by PROV

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Local history grants for 2020 now open

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Avenue of Memories wins Victorian Premier's History Award

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Victorian Community History Awards shortlist announced

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History in the making across Victoria

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Chilling capital cases among files opened by PROV

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Local History Grants Program now open

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The Maddest Place on Earth receives top history award

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20 turbulent tales of gold rush Victoria

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Local history projects awarded

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“Peep hole” murder case among newly opened S9 files

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Local History Grants Program now open for 2017-18

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Kulkyne book wins Victorian Premier's History Award

Victorian Community History Awards ceremony

Local history projects awarded across Victoria

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Victorian Premier's History Award

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Melbourne on display

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Newly opened archives

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Local history grants program now open for 2016-17

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Victorian history projects honoured at annual awards

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Discover new stories of Victoria's bushrangers

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Innovative projects honoured at Hamers

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19th century letters to La Trobe now online for the first time

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Victorian histories revealed in newly opened archives

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