29 May 2026

Parramatta Female Factory petition

The Parramatta Female Factory Friends have started a petition on Change.org to request the Australian and New South Wales Governments to continue the journey to World Heritage status for the Parramatta Female Factory.

If you are interested in adding your name, the petition is here

22 May 2026

MyHeritage frees access to US Military Records until 26 May 2026

From 22-26 May 2026, MyHeritage has free access to its US military records. Go here for details and to start researching.

01 May 2026

MyHeritage has a MyStories special in time for Mother's Day

MyHeritage is offering a 25% discount on its MyStories books, in honour of Mother's Day. Details can be found here.

22 March 2026

Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ) Mini Seminar - Sunday, 28 March 2026

GSQ is hosting an online mini seminar next Sunday, 29 March 2026, entitled From Europe to Australia: tracing the roots of migrant ancestors. Bookings close at 8 am on Saturday, 28 March 2026.

All the details are here

17 March 2026

MyHeritage - free access to Irish records until 18 March 2026

Have just heard - MyHeritage has free access to its Irish records, in celebration of St Patrick's Day. Free access is only until 18 March 2026. Read the blog for more details.

13 March 2026

AncestryDNA on sale until 17 March 2026

In celebration of St Patrick's Day, AncestryDNA is again on sale, until 11.59 pm on 17 March 2026.

Details can be found here

13 February 2026

MyHeritage marriage & divorce records - free access until 16 February 2026

MyHeritage has free access to its marriage and divorce records until 16 February 2026. Read about the records (& access) in MyHeritage's blog.

Parramatta Female Factory petition

The Parramatta Female Factory Friends have started a petition on Change.org to request the Australian and New South Wales Governments to con...