Located at the Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education in the old Health Clinic, the Coomalie Cultural Centre contains an extensive collection of indigenous arts. It is a vibrant art community, with an Artist in Residence Programme and a Student Learning Resource. A gallery displays the works of current artists and treasured items from the area’s rich history. The Centre features a bush tucker garden and a mural designed and created by Centre students to preserve the landscape and heritage of the Northern Territory. Ceremonial artifacts share exhibit space with textiles, carvings, paintings, and even didjeridoos. The Centre’s mission is to promote the indigenous artwork of the region and to encourage new generations of artists to continue in this tradition.
The Territory Wildlife Park opened in 1989 as an interactive learning environment and wildlife preserve. The Wetlands occur in the natural depressions and floodplains, which retain water after the monsoons have passed. Goose Lagoon, one such wetland, hosts a variety of birds including magpie geese, jacanas, green pygmy geese, and many other species guaranteed to [...]
Most Australian pop singers and rock groups are also extremely successful internationally. The most famous, former and still existing celebrities in Australia include groups like the Bee Gees, INXS, AC/DC, Men at work and Midnight Oil. The latter seeks to promote the interests of the Aborigines. Their lead singer Peter Garrett became nearly a politician, [...]
The Territory Wildlife Park opened in 1989 as an interactive learning environment and wildlife preserve. The Wetlands occur in the natural depressions and floodplains, which retain water after the monsoons have passed. Goose Lagoon, one such wetland, hosts a variety of birds including magpie geese, jacanas, green pygmy geese, and many other species guaranteed to [...]
The Litchfield National Park is a stunning display of the Northern Territory’s natural beauty. Established in 1986, Litchfield’s 1500 square kilometer park hosts more than a quarter of a million people each year. With so many breathtaking sights, visitors can spend several days in Litchfield and still not experience all that it has to offer. [...]
