Social Sciences

AusGIN provides Australian geological and geophysical data. It also gives information about mineral resource exploration.
First Languages Australia promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. The site contains educational resources including an interactive languages map.
Map Search allows layering of various historical Australian maps over current maps. It provides an interactive way of exploring how places have changed over time.
The National Archives of Australia collects, preserves and provides access to Government records. Many records are available online for professional research or personal interest.
Project Gutenberg is an online library of free eBooks. It largely contains books that are in the public domain. These have been digitised by volunteers.
AusPat is a database containing Australian patent applications. It allows for search of patents and subscription to cases of interest.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics collects and analyses statistics for the Australian government. They publish statistical information including census data.
Old Perth map screen grab

Navigate through space and time with the OldPerth project created in cooperation with Curtin University HIVE.

BA11411 Perth looking East 1890

Historical Panoramas features panoramic photographs of Perth and Fremantle. These panoramas show how Perth has developed over a period of more than 150 years.

Nyungar Wardan Katitjin Bidi is a Nyungar knowledge trail. It presents Aboriginal values and knowledge about living on the coast.

Fremantle Herald contains the archives of four independent WA newspapers. This includes the Cockburn City Herald, Melville City Herald and Perth voice.

inHerit contains information about heritage places and listings in Western Australia. This includes state and some local government heritage listings.