The Queensland's Q150 Icons list of cultural icons was compiled as part of Q150 celebrations in 2009 by the Government of Queensland, Australia. It represented the people, places and events that were significant to Queensland's first 150 years.
History
A list of 300 nominations for Queensland cultural icons was compiled by the Queensland Government, organised into 10 categories, and then the Queensland public were invited to vote to produce a final list of 150 icons. The final list was announced on 10 June 2009 by the Queensland PremierAnna Bligh, as part of the Q150 celebration of Queensland's foundation.[1]
State shapers
This list is for people and organisations that are significant to Queensland.
Yungaba Immigration CentreSteve Irwin
Influential artists
Bee Gees, 1977Powderfinger, 2007
Sports legends
Wally LewisCathy Freeman, 2000 Olympics
Locations
Australia ZooStockman's Hall of Fame
Natural attractions
Great Barrier ReefFraser Island
Structures and engineering feats
Story BridgeKuranda Scenic Railway
Defining moments
Expo '881974 Brisbane River flood
Innovations and inventions
Royal Flying Doctor ServiceCervical cancer vaccine
Events and festivals
EkkaState of Origin
Typically Queensland
BarbequeQueenslander House
References
^Bligh, Anna (10 June 2009). "PREMIER UNVEILS QUEENSLAND'S 150 ICONS". Queensland Government. Archived from the original on 24 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
^Bell, Peter (2016). "Thiess, Sir Leslie Charles (Les) (1909–1992)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
^"ISOLATED CHILDREN'S PARENTS' ASSOCIATION". Archived from the original on 24 May 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
^"Kids Alive - Do The Five". Archived from the original on 10 August 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
^"Lucas' Papaw Remedies". Archived from the original on 5 June 2017. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
^"IZ Windmill". Pentair Southern Cross. Archived from the original on 7 April 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2017.