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Ballarat Heritage Award winners announced

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Celebrating Ballarat’s rich heritage was at the heart of an awards ceremony on Friday night, where businesses, groups and individuals were recognised for their work in Ballarat’s heritage space.
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Victorian Planning Reforms: Community Advocacy Spurs Inquiry and Highlights Serious Concerns

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This week, the final report from the Parliamentary Inquiry into Planning Amendments VC257, VC267, and VC274 was tabled in the Legislative Council, and it's clear that our efforts were not in vain.
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A Historic Chance to Protect Our Past in Planning Victoria’s Future

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The National Trust is urging community advocates to contact their local MPs in support of our recommendations to embed heritage in Victoria’s Planning Provisions.
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Make the Most of the Autumn School Holidays

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Looking for fun family activities these Autumn School Holidays? From Egg & Spoon races to outdoor adventures and historic scavenger hunts, explore National Trust properties across Victoria with events designed to spark curiosity and imagination.
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Victorian Goldfields added to Australia’s World Heritage Tentative list

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What is Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid? The Victorian Goldfield’s has long been recognised as a well-preserved example of nineteenth century global gold rush landscape, and for its rich history from the First Peoples living on Country, to waves of immigration.   The Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid seeks to achieve World
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5 Ways to Unwind and Practice Wellness at Rippon Lea Estate

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In our fast-paced modern lives, many of us seek alternate ways of reducing stress by connecting with nature. We all intuitively feel the health benefits of time spent in nature. Our mental, physical, and emotional well-being are nurtured when we take time to unplug, breathe, and immerse ourselves in the natural world.
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Q&A with Lily, 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale Ambassador

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Lily is a vintage content creator inspired by the glamour of old Hollywood cinema, a passion that’s reflected in the way she styles her stunning vintage gowns and old Hollywood waves.
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Q&A with Leeyong, 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale Ambassador

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Meet Leeyong, one of the faces of the 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale. A sustainable style advocate, Leeyong loves making her own unique clothing using vintage sewing patterns and fabric sourced on her many trips to op shops.
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Rippon Lea Estate Inspires New Art Prize

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A new chapter in contemporary Australian art is unfolding at Rippon Lea Estate with the launch of the Ripper Art Prize 2025
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Q&A with Dirk, 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale Ambassador

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Dirk Willem Fourie, aka Dirk the Crook, is a Digital Content Creator and Suit Stylist from Melbourne, known for his passion for celebrating “The Golden Age of Menswear.” He describes himself as an "antique streetwear stylist," blending vintage pieces with modern flair.
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Q&A with Dimity, 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale Ambassador

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Dimity Shepherd is one of Melbourne’s most loved mezzo sopranos with a wardrobe as operatic as her voice. For more than 30 years she has strutted the stage and the street in an eclectic style which mixes treasured vintage finds with local designers. Now in her mid 50s, Dimity believes in dressing with abandon as a celebration of life.
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Top 5 Summer Activities for Every Age and Interest

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Discover the top things to do in Victoria this summer! Explore historic mansions, family-friendly activities, heritage farms, and scenic road trips with the National Trust.
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Waller House awarded Disaster Recovery Heritage Grant

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Waller House was one of 16 sites selected to receive recovery funding following severe storms in late 2022
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Why I Give: Lindsay Jacombs on the Power of Holding On

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Lindsay Jacombs' story begins not in Australia, but in the former British colony of Rhodesia—now Zimbabwe. For Lindsay, being a supporter of the National Trust is about more than buildings. It’s about legacy.  
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From Navy Charts to Heritage Halls – A Journey of Service and Storytelling

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When Lauren Curtis first visited Barwon Park in early 2016, she wasn’t just stepping into a grand historic homestead - she was walking back into her own family’s past.
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Expanding Excellence: The National Trust in Victoria Extends Partnership with VenuesLive and Scott Pickett Group

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The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is delighted to announce the exciting expansion of its successful partnership with VenuesLive and the Scott Pickett Group.
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5 Reasons why the TIMBY Approach is Best

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As cities evolve to meet growing demand for housing and amenities, finding a balance between heritage preservation and new development has become a critical challenge.
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Have Your Say: Protect the Heritage of Queen Victoria Market

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The National Trust is urging all community stakeholders to submit comment on the Public Environment Report for the Queen Victoria Market Southern Development Project.
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National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Celebrates Finalist Success at Victorian Tourism Awards

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Recognising excellence in heritage and cultural tourism, three National Trust properties shine as finalists in the 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards.
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‘The Heights of Modernity’ – The Heights Kitchen 1938

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Explore the story of The Heights and the innovative kitchen that brought comfort and modernity to this historic home—an enduring testament to the Whytes’ forward-thinking vision.
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Mount Fatigue Giant crowned 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year

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The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) (NTAV) is thrilled to announce that the towering Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnans), known as the "Mount Fatigue Giant," has been crowned the 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year.
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