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A weekend to remember

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Discover inspiring architecture and stunning gardens at the Women's Committee 'Looking at Architecture' weekend in the Blue Mountains.
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September is cherry blossom season!

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The famous cherry blossoms at Everglades House & Gardens bloom for just a few spectacular weeks every September.
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Jillian Kilby on connecting with heritage and rethinking sustainability

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A visionary leader in the field of adaptative reuse, we share the visionary civil engineer's keynote presentation at the 2026 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards.
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Preserving the past, protecting the future

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Discover the latest updates from the historic places under the care of the National Trust (NSW).
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Daffodils at Saumarez Homestead

Discover the splendour of daffodils at the National Trust

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A harbinger of spring, we look at the intriguing history of these flowers and the National Trust places where they bloom.
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Why Trees Matter: Celebrating Victoria’s Living Heritage this National Tree Day

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This National Tree Day, the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is inviting Victorians to celebrate these remarkable living treasures by nominating a tree from the Significant Tree Register for the 2026 Victorian Tree of the Year. 
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5 Heritage Gems to Explore During Open House Melbourne This Weekend

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Open House Melbourne is one of the city's most anticipated cultural events, offering rare access to some of Victoria's most fascinating buildings and spaces. For heritage lovers, this year's program features an exceptional mix of historic homesteads, architectural landmarks, artist communities and conservation success stories. Whether you're interested in nineteenth-century pastoral life, Melbourne's gold rush history or modernist design, these five sites deserve a place on your itinerary.
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What Can Be Made from Discarded Clothing? Explore reFashion/transForm at Tasma Gallery

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reFashion/transForm at Tasma Gallery is a sustainable fashion exhibition exploring how artists and designers transform fashion waste and discarded clothing into contemporary art, design and new materials. Presented as part of Melbourne Design Week, the exhibition runs until late July and features contemporary works alongside historical garments from the National Trust collection.
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Young voices in heritage

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Three early-career heritage professionals share why heritage still matters and how they’re shaping its future.
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Heritage walking trails

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Hit these walking trails for a memorable adventure combining history with spectacular views.
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Art of the National Trust

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Discover fascinating places and galleries to explore remarkable works of art.
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70th Anniversary Stories: Celebrity life in Pentridge 1956.

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John Bryan Kerr was a radio host and high society personality of Melbourne who spent time at Pentridge in the 1950s.
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A summer event on the lawn at Lindesay

The future of a harbourside landmark

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Lindesay helped define Darling Point as a place of refinement, beauty and ambition. Help preserve its enduring grandeur by donating to our Appeal.
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Ask the National Trust: What does ‘heritage listed’ mean?

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We’re often asked about the process behind heritage listing a place. So how does it work? Our heritage experts explain.
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Watercolour painting of Victoria Pass 1830

The history and heritage of Victoria Pass

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With the recent closure of Victoria Pass, we explore the history of this convict-built feat of engineering.
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Building on memory through adaptive reuse

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Award-winning architect Alan Croker shares why adapting what we have is essential to preserving heritage, community and the environment.
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with the National Trust

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Celebrate the important women in your life by planning a memorable day out together.
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A carpet of golden leaves on the lawn at Saumarez Homestead

Autumn weekend escapes

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Clear, crisp days, foliage painted in fiery hues and charming places steeped in history – Autumn is the perfect time to plan a visit to a National Trust place.
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War Memorials listed on the National Trust Register in NSW

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In honour of ANZAC day, we reflect upon a number of war memorial sites that are listed on the National Trust Register.
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A baroque mystery at Riversdale

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More than 250 years after it was written, the intriguing story of a rare music manuscript, discovered atop a piano at Riversdale, has come to light.
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More Than Just Clothing: A Collector’s Wonderland – Discovering Hidden Treasures at the Vintage Clothing & Collectables Sale

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When people hear about the Vintage Clothing & Collectables Sale, they usually picture racks of vintage dresses, fabulous coats and nostalgic fashion statements. And while the clothing selection is undeniably spectacular, what many shoppers don’t realise is that the real treasures often lie beyond the wardrobe.
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