The BrokenHillHistory.com website serves as a dynamic storytelling platform celebrating Broken Hill’s multifaceted past – from its Indigenous roots through industrial booms, labour uprisings, and community resilience. Driven by the “United We Stand: Strikes, Scabs & Solidarity” initiative, the site features immersive heritage content: augmented‑reality postcards, theatrical reenactments of the 1909 Lockout and 1919 miners’ strike, and deep dives into the mines, women’s labour movements, and pivotal local milestones. It doesn’t just list facts; it revives them – combining academic rigour with compelling design to ensure Broken Hill’s legacy gets passed on.

From a design and visual communications standpoint, the site is a case study in heritage preservation done right. Archival imagery, interactive timelines, and bold layouts guide users through complex social histories with clarity and emotional impact. The “Outback Museums Guide” section structures local site visits into a coherent visual journey – linking the Railway Museum, Mining Museum, Archives, and more into a lasting cultural network . Clean navigation, historically resonant typography, and modern AR engage users both visually and intellectually – reinforcing Broken Hill’s status as Australia’s first nationally listed heritage city.