Western Australia (1951), YHA Queensland (1962) and YHA Northern Territory (1976). In 1947, the state-based organisations formed the Australian YHA as a federated body to allow Australia to be represented in the International Youth Hostelling Federation (the original name for Hostelling International). Between 2007 and 2017, the state and territory-based YHA organisations outside New South Wales and the operations of the Australian YHA merged into YHA Ltd with some becoming controlled subsidiaries or charitable trusts. Logo In June 2022, the organisation registered a new trademark. The original YHA 'house and tree' symbol originated from the first Youth Hostelling signs in Europe in 1934. The tree and house represented the outdoor environment and shelter and the open door symbolised a welcome to travellers. Awards In 2019, the Grampians Eco YHA was the winner of 'Best Accommodation in Australia' and 'Best Accommodation in Victoria' at the Adventure Tourism Awards. Sydney Harbour YHA also won 'Best Accommodation in NSW' for 2019, along with Hobart Central YHA for 'Best Accommodation in Tasmania'. In 2018, the winner of the 'Best Accommodation in Australia' award at this event was Noosa YHA, which also won the award for 'Best Accommodation in Queensland.' The following won in their respective States: Melbourne Central YHA (Victoria); Fremantle Prison YHA (WA) and Adelaide Central YHA (SA). In previous years, many other awards have also been bestowed on YHA properties, including Sydney Central YHA and Sydney Harbour YHA winning the 'Best Backpacker Accommodation' Award at the Australian Tourism Awards. Adelaide Central YHA has won 'Best Backpacker Accommodation' in South Australia; Alice Springs YHA has won 'Best Backpacker Accommodation' in the Northern Territory; Brisbane City YHA and Cairns Central YHA 'Best Backpacker Accommodation' in Queensland; Melbourne Metro YHA 'Best Backpacker Accommodation' in Victoria; Perth City YHA 'Best Backpacker Accommodation' in Western Australia, and Thredbo YHA 'Best Backpacker Accommodation' in the Canberra & Capital Region awards. Heritage hostels Fremantle Prison YHA is located in the World Heritage listed 19th century former prison's women's wing. Railway Square YHA (closed) is situated on the disused 'Platform Zero' of Sydney's Central Station, with replica rail carriages providing multi-share rooms and the old parcels sorting shed re-purposed into the hostel's main building. Newcastle Beach YHA is a converted 'gentleman's club' founded in 1885, and Blue Mountains YHA, Katoomba is a well preserved art deco building that used to be the home of the Wentworth Cabaret, featuring the oldest