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It was so great to start the month seeing our article, “Family History Tourism”, published in the September issue of Descent, the Society of Australian Genealogists magazine. Drawing on our first Hands-on-History experience in Wagga Wagga, NSW, it explores how connecting research, local knowledge and place can bring history to life, and give people a compelling reason to visit country Australia. That same idea shaped our webinar "How to Tap into Tourism and bring your Loca

Invite visitors to understand Australian history in the place where it happened. When we hear stories from local history experts and gain special access to records, collections and landmarks, the past suddenly becomes way more personal. Hands-on-History events bring local stories to life while creating stronger connections between heritage organisations, tourism operators, local communities and visitors. Our mission is to help heritage groups reach new audiences, strengthen

Done and dusted! As we wrapped up our first Hands-on-History Experience in Wagga Wagga in June 2026, I felt a massive mix of relief, pride and possibility. For two days, an idea I had carried for years became real. People did not simply listen to history; they moved through it, asked questions, examined the evidence and met the experts passionate about unlocking local stories. Our first event explored one of the Riverina’s most extraordinary tales: the Tichborne Claimant - t