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With warmer days ahead, there are lots of things to see and do at National Trust places this summer. Pack a picnic, experience an outdoor Shakespeare performance, or enjoy the cool quiet of a house museum on long hot days.more
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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 thorough spring clean. National Trust (NSW) Collections Manager Rebecca Pinchin reveals her expert advice to cleaning surfaces, furniture and precious pieces in your home. more
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The Powerhouse Museum is once again in the spotlight, with confirmation of a new expanded State Heritage listing for the site, and the Response to Submissions for the revitalisation project currently on exhibition.more
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The National Trust (NSW) has long worked to protect special places for all to enjoy. Hit these walking trails for the perfect combination of heritage highlights and the great outdoors.more
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National Trust (NSW) house museums are bursting with stories, some of them supernatural. Read unbelievable first-hand accounts of eerie encounters from National Trust team members, and discover the history behind who could be haunting our special places.more
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Theatres of NSW have long been a topic of heritage interest, and a number of changes to some famous ones are hitting the headlines this year. Let’s take a look at some of the state’s most renowned, interesting and longest running entertainment spaces.more
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Part-time university student Oliver Ashley is volunteering in the National Trust (NSW) archives to get the work experience he needs for a future career in archiving. more
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Photographer and history-enthusiast Nick Nicholson is a volunteer at Riversdale, where he’s making the most of his photographic skills and helping to preserve precious collection items. Here, he shares some of his favourite parts of the job.more
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Parramatta local, Dr Christopher Cheng, volunteers once a fortnight as a guide at Old Government House. He says the experience has helped him connect with other people and dig deeper into his own passion for history.more
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Spring is upon us, and colourful buds are starting to brighten gardens all around the state. National Trust gardens are renowned for their natural beauty and cultural heritage, so plan a day out at one of these spectacular spring gardens. more
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This year, 20th century architecture in NSW is being acknowledged. We outline some of the ways that modern heritage is being recognised in NSW in 2024.more
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Get the leash and some walking shoes ready – dogs are welcome at four National Trust (NSW) places. Here are some ideas for a day trip with your four-legged friend.more
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Heritage has been a contentious topic in NSW this year, with the implementation of the Transport Oriented Development program and Low- and mid-rise housing reforms putting the spotlight on accelerated development inside historic suburbs. When considering how we can create more homes in NSW by way of infill development, heritage has sometimes been incorrectly labelled as a problem in the way of progress. Heritage Conservation Areas in particular have been put under much scrutiny.more
