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I avoided Port Arthur for 30 years - here's why I'm glad I chose to return

The site now pairs convict-era ruins with memorial spaces and cultural attractions, while guides say 35 people were killed in the 1996 attack.

Summary by The Canberra Times
Port Arthur was avoided for 30 years after the 1996 tragedy. See why a return visit reveals a thriving historic community beyond the painful convict past.

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I avoided Port Arthur for 30 years - here's why I'm glad I chose to return

Port Arthur was avoided for 30 years after the 1996 tragedy. See why a return visit reveals a thriving historic community beyond the painful convict past.

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The Canberra Times broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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