Looking for Queensland websites?
General | Government | Newspapers | Indigenous | Arts, culture and recreation | Events | Tips on finding information
The Queensland Web database was discontinued in early 2007 due to the number of reliable search engines, web portals and information gateways that are now available.
If you are seeking Queensland information, the following sites may be useful:
General
Google [new window http://www.google.com.au]
Yahoo Australia and New Zealand [new window http://au.yahoo.com/]
NetLinks - a collection of authoritative, quality Internet sites selected by State Library of Queensland staff.
Government
Queensland Government [new window http://www.qld.gov.au] is a gateway to Queensland Government information and online resources
Local Government Association of Queensland [new window http://www.lgaq.asn.au/LGOWebApps/dirOrgWebsiteList.do] provides links to Queensland council web sites
www.gov.au [new window http://www.gov.au/] is an accesss point to information and services of the Australian, State, Territory, and Local Governments
Newspapers
Australian Newspapers Online [new window http://www.nla.gov.au/npapers/index.html] - links to Australian newspaper web sites by title, state or town
Newspapers.com.au [new window http://www.newspapers.com.au/] - web guide to Australian newspapers includes a Queensland section
Indigenous
Australian Government Indigenous Portal [new window http://www.indigenous.gov.au/] - resources, contacts, information, and government programs and services for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders
Arts, culture and recreation
Australian Government Culture and Recreation Portal [new window http://www.acn.gov.au] provides access to both government and non-government information. Includes a directory of cultural organisations, and is browseable by state.
Australian Libraries Gateway [new window http://www.nla.gov.au/libraries/], covering all types of library, can be searched by library name, type and/or state
Collections Australia Network [new window http://www.collectionsaustralia.net/] - search for cultural institutions, collections and exhibitions by state and region
Museum and Gallery Services Queensland's Museum and Gallery Finder [new window http://www.magsq.com.au/07_m&g_finder/index.asp] "contains information about over 350 museums, galleries, historical societies, and other cultural heritage sites throughout Queensland."
Events
Queensland events calendar [new window http://www.qldevents.com.au/events/]
Tips on finding information
- Investigate the site's search facility/option, where provided. Usually, search help or tips are available.
- When searching, be specific. Enter the phrase in inverted commas. For example, in Google, type "cyclone wanda" queensland rather than cyclone wanda queensland
- Try an advanced search, where available. In Google, as an example, you can restrict by domain name - qld.gov.au to further reduce results.
More information
For general enquiries:
- Ask at your local Queensland public library
- Other libraries [new window http://www.nla.gov.au/libraries/]
Last updated: 28th February 2007
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