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Ipswich's Local History Blog

In May 2010, the Ipswich Library and Information Service launched a new local history blog called By the Bremer: Memories of Ipswich.

The purpose of this blog is to engage members of the public in an online discussion of local history topics. 

If you would like to join in the discussion of the rich history of Ipswich, please visit our blog at http://blog.library.ipswich.qld.gov.au/lh/.

Queensland history - John Oxley Library Blog

The John Oxley Library Blog has been developed by the State Library of Queensland as an online community discussion forum. It is dedicated to the discussion of aspects of Queensland history as well as providing information about the range of activities being undertaken within the John Oxley Library.

Recent articles:

• Salvation Army's People's Palace in Brisbane
• Great Queensland Earthquake of 1918
• Mount Mulligan Mine Disaster
• Shorncliffe Pier Transformed for British Commercial
• Queensland 100 Years Ago - The Sinking of the S. S. Yongala

http://blogs.slq.qld.gov.au/jol/

Create your own family history blog

Blogs are a great way of documenting and sharing your family history over the Internet. About.com have created an excellent guide called "Blogging your family history search". The guide shows you how to start your own blog, write your first posting, publicize your work and much more.

http://genealogy.about.com/od/publishing/a/blogging.htm

Australian National Maritime Museum - news and events

You can now keep up to date with the latest news and events at the Australian National Maritime Museum by following their blog - http://anmm.wordpress.com/ and facebook pages - http://www.facebook.com/anmmuseum

Blogging and Twitter for Beginners

Learn how to design and maintain your own blog with user-friendly editing tools. Blogs are personally managed websites that allow you to share your thoughts, activities and opinions. Connect with friends, family or the entire world through regular diary-style entries and commentary. Twitter is micro blogging and ‘everyone’ is using it.

Prerequisites: basic computer skills, web-based email account (such as Gmail or Hotmail)When: Tue 12 Apr, 10am – 12noonWhere: State Library of Queensland, Training Room, level 1Tickets: $10 (includes a comprehensive manual)Bookings: qtix - http://www.qtix.com.au/event/SLQ_Blogging_Twitter_Apr_11.aspx , 136 246 or at The Library Shop

Queensland Genealogy Blog

Professional family historian Judy Webster is well known to many Queensland genealogists. She specialises in records held by Queensland State Archives and over the years has compiled indexes to some of their records. You can now follow Judy on her blog “Queensland Genealogy”, which highlights useful resources you may not have realised exist, as well as research techniques. http://qld-genealogy.blogspot.com/

Family Matters Blog (Victoria)

Keep up–to-date with all the latest family history news from Victoria with the "Family Matters Blog". This blog is maintained by the highly experienced Genealogy Team at the State Library of Victoria.  http://familymatters.blogs.slv.vic.gov.au/