Tan Kim Seng (Chinese: 陈金声; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân-kim-siann; 1805-1864) was a Straits Chinese merchant and public benefactor in Singapore in the nineteenth century....more

Nanyang Technological University (NTU). NTU is an internationally reputed research-intensive tertiary institution. Our broad-based education covers science and technology, business and the arts, entrepreneurial and leadership skills to prepare students ...more

The Raffles' Landing Site is the location where tradition holds that Sir Stamford Raffles landed in on 29 January 1819. The site is located at Boat Quay within the Civic District, in the Downtown Core of the Central Area, Singapore's central business ...more

Housed in the Bowyer Block, an architectural landmark in the SGH Campus, The SGH Museum is a repository of artefacts and records, where visitors can trace the long and rich history of the Singapore General Hospital. It is also a place where one can learn ...more

As you stroll under the overhanging trees, across the lawns, tracing out lines of perspective along the water’s edge, you will, with all your senses, discover five centuries of garden history. A day at Courances offers something quite different to the ...more

A disused open cut coal mine that has formed an attractive artificial lake, the Stockton Lake now provides both locals and visitors with a popular water skiing and camping area. Due to past mining activities the water is more acidic than other natural ...more

The Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme is one of the engineering wonders of the modern world. With seven power stations, two of which are underground, 16 major dams and over 140 kilometres of transmountain tunnels it is a symbol of Australian ...more

Peak Hill Open Cut Experience The historic mine operated between 1893 and 1917 producing about 60,000 ounces from 500,000 tonnes of rock. Alkane excavated for gold on the site between 1996 and 2002 retrieving 145,000 ounces from 4.9 million tonnes. While ...more

The Port of Hay Point, 30 kilometres south of Mackay, is one of the biggest and most efficient coal ports in the world. The Port Administration building features a public viewing gallery offering fantastic views of the two coal terminals. From the ...more

Newnes State Forest is located on Newnes Plateau and contains Pine Plantation of Radiator Pine, Natural Forest and Sandstone Escarpments. Provides access to Glow Worm Tunnels and Wollemi National Park. Bungleboorie Picnic Area provides a peaceful rest ...more