Q150 icons
In Queensland's 150th year, we are celebrating the people, places and stories that define our State.
There's no better time for Queenslanders to take a good look at the Queensland identity, and what better way to do that than through icons dear to our hearts.
All Queenslanders had the opportunity to vote for their favourite icons from a short-list of 300 between 2 March and 30 April 2009. Your votes ultimately made up the list of Queensland's top 150 icons. Here they are as voted by you!
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Q150 icons – top 150
State-shapers
Queenslanders or Queensland organisations that have influenced or made a significant contribution to Queensland.
Influential artists
Those musicians, authors, actors, painters, designers, or pieces of art from Queensland that have left a lasting impression on the people of our state.
Sports legends
Those Queensland greats that have made a significant contribution to sport in our state.
Locations
The towns, parks, recreation attractions in Queensland that put our state on the map.
Natural attractions
Those iconic locations in Queensland that are naturally formed.
Structures and engineering feats
Those built structures in Queensland.
Defining moments
Those memorable moments from our state’s past, moments that highlight our triumphs and our hardships, ultimately bringing all Queenslanders together.
Inventions and innovations
Inventions or innovative concepts that Queenslanders have pioneered.
Events and festivals
Those iconic Queensland events that bring Queenslanders together to celebrate.
Typically Queensland
What is Queensland all about? Those things, behaviours or traditions that define Queensland and its people.
For more information on the Q150 icons, you can explore the official websites of the:
Here you'll find fascinating historical photos, maps, digital stories, works of art, and virtual tours on many of our state-shapers, defining moments, engineering structures, historic buildings, locations, events and so on.
Last reviewed 10 June 2009
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