nsw 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
nsw 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
nsw 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
nsw 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
nsw 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
nsw 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
nsw 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
nsw 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
nsw 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
nsw 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
nsw 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
nsw CEO of GML Heritage, Sharon Veale, delivered an insightful keynote presentation at the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards, encouraging sustainable and equitable urban development. Here, she shares her views on ‘planning and heritage in a mongrel city.’more
nsw Would you like to be a voice for heritage in your community? Volunteer at one of our NSW branches and help make a difference in your local area.more
nsw Aboriginal cultural heritage expert and Dharawal and Yuin man, Paul Knight shares his views on the importance of landscape and place in Aboriginal culture.more
nsw Starting out as a factory worker, Rita Lee took up modelling to support her family and went on to inspire some of Norman Lindsay’s most famous artworks.more
nsw The National Trust (NSW) has long called for the protection of White Bay Power Station in Rozelle. As the station opens its doors for the first time in decades, we celebrate the restoration of this monumental heritage space.more
nsw Parramatta is the second oldest city in Australia and its history runs deep. Get to know the area's history with the Harris Park Heritage Trail - a self-guided 2.4 kilometre walk that will take you past some of Parramatta's most significant colonial landmarks, including our very own Experiment Farm Cottage.more
