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Subscriber only An iconic attraction in the central west has reopened its new cafe, retail outlet and children s area as part of a multimillion-dollar upgrade, creating a better experience for visitors and tourists. The new and improved Australian Workers Heritage Centre (AWHC) in Barcaldine officially reopened on Sunday, just in time for Monday s 2021 Labour Day celebrations. Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe was in Barcaldine for the official opening. He said the new entry building was designed to welcome tourists into the facility directly from the main street. The new building features a themed entry to draw guests inside, a cafe-restaurant, a retail outlet, children s activity area, rest room facilities, covered and easy access for disability parking, and environmental utilities such as solar power and water efficient devices, Mr Hinchcliffe said.
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially reopened one of the outback’s most iconic tourism attractions.
The new and improved Australian Workers Heritage Centre (AWHC) in Barcaldine has officially reopened after a multi-million-dollar upgrade to the attraction’s entrance delivered by the Palaszczuk Government.
“This place is iconic. Not just for Queenslanders but for Australians,” the Premier said.
“The Australian Workers Heritage Centre is one of western Queensland’s most important tourism attractions.
“These upgrades will help to ensure more Australians visit this region to embrace our heritage.
“If you’re a history buff and you’re yet to experience the outback, I urge you to experience the new and improved Australian Workers Heritage Centre.”