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A history of the Sydney Fish Market

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We explore how this uniquely Australian marketplace evolved from rambling beginnings to a harborside institution
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Your guide to finding the right volunteer opportunity

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Find out how to you can lend a hand at the National Trust and make a difference caring for nature and history.
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Ocean pools upgraded for your summer splash

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Ocean pools are intrinsic to the NSW coastline. Essential conservation work is ensuring these historic sites continue to endure for decades to come.
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Celebrating heritage on the coast

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Why not combine a beachside getaway with history this summer? We spotlight fascinating natural and built heritage spots to visit along the NSW coastline.
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The young ones: 50 things your kids will love at the National Trust

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Looking for something do with the family this weekend? Try our definitive list of kid-friendly fun.
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Honouring all those affected by the Bondi Beach attack on 14 December 2025

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The Australian Council of National Trusts acknowledges the distressing and tragic events at Bondi Beach.
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Christmas Tea Loaf recipe

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This classic Australian tea loaf is the perfect accompaniment to a Christmas cup of tea.
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All the world’s a stage

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Since the 1930s. the outdoor theatre terrace at Everglades House & Gardens has been the scenic backdrop to hundreds of performances. We chart its captivating history. 
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A year to remember

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Creativity, engagement and innovation defined 2025 at the National Trust (NSW) - we look back at the past 12 months.
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A moment in time

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Twilight illuminating historic buildings, elegant interiors and gardens in a flush of spring blooms... Discover stunning snaps from 2025.
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Spring cleaning with the National Trust

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With the onset of warmer weather and longer days, now is the perfect time to dust off the chill of winter and give your house a spring clean.
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Things to do this summer

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Pack a picnic, experience an outdoor Shakespeare performance, or enjoy the cool quiet of a house museum on long hot days.
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Conservation of the Collection

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Discover the remarkable restoration of the precious objects under the care of the National Trust, made possible through the generous support of the Collections Appeal.
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On Marie Byles and the law

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Barrister Allysha-Jane Merrett opened a new exhibition on trail-blazing solicitor Marie Byles with an inspiring talk on her life and legacy.
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Restoration at Razorback

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Read about our Bushland Management Services work conserving a critically endangered ecological community in Western Sydney.
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The National Trust’s best picnic spots

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Try these idyllic National Trust gardens for family-friendly summer picnics.
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The Details That Tell Our Story

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From wax seals to rare photographs, the National Trust Archives hold decades of untold stories, revealing the fabric of our state’s past.
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Eryldene Historic House and Garden under threat

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An eight-storey development proposal in Gordon threatens the future of Eryldene and surrounding heritage neighbourhood.
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Time Well Spent

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National Trust volunteers tell how they put their passion for heritage into practice, and reveal the sometimes unexpected rewards of donating their time
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The magic of peonies at Retford Park

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October is peony season at Retford Park, the voluminous blooms filling the gardens with colour and scent. Volunteer Dominic Wong shares what to look forward to, when you visit.
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The End of the Line

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The curious history of Mortuary Station, a 19th century railway terminus which served as the final departure point for many of the deceased of Sydney.
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