vic Over the following two years the Branch volunteers compiled a database of over 1,500 places containing a huge variety of patterns. The project was confined to a general analysis of decorative friezes and brackets and once the combinations and permutations of timber and metal posts, fluted and smooth cast ironMore
vic One of the few private cemeteries that is publicly accessible in Victoria, Hepburn Graves is accessible via a short walk from the carpark on Estate Lane, Smeaton. The Ballarat Branch holds regular working bees to maintain this site with support from the neighbouring landholder. Information on those buried on theMore
vic In April 1862 the train line from Geelong to Ballarat opened. Originally only the Bluestone Goods Shed and the North Platform and its associated offices were constructed and it was not until 1889 that the southern portion of the station and its tower was completed. This coincided with the openingMore
sa The National Trust of South Australia can support heritage projects by auspicing External Appeals – empowering communities to protect the places they value. This allows owners or custodians of heritage places or objects to raise tax-deductible donations for essential repairs and conservation. Through our not-for-profit, tax-deductible status, the Trust canMoreApply Now
wa Call for expressions of interest The National Trust of Western Australia seeks expressions of interest from a multi-disciplinary team of experienced consultants to design and prepare a staged, costed, actionable interpretation project and manage the implementation of an agreed final scope of work for National Trust owned bushland in theMore
wa The project builds on recommendations from a recent ethnographic survey at Central Greenough, a significant heritage precinct on Yamatji Country. Thanks to grant funding from Lotterywest, we are undertaking a series of research projects at Central Greenough to better understand the diverse heritage values associated with the place. How toMore
nsw In the lead up to the NSW State election on 25 March 2023, the National Trust (NSW) called on candidates to consider and commit to protecting heritage.More
wa The National Trust of Western Australia is excited to be a part of a new initiative from the Margaret River and Busselton Tourism Association. Five new self-guided drive trails will help you see more of what matters – in your own time. The MRBTA has curated a collection of five coastMore
wa Named after Margaret Feilman OBE, a founding member of the National Trust of Western Australia, this prestigious award recognises individuals or organisations who demonstrate meritorious achievement or service to heritage in Western Australia. First established in 1999, the Margaret Feilman Medal is managed by the National Trust. By nominating someoneMore
wa The INSPIRE Writer in Residence initiative offers writing in residence opportunities at National Trust places. The program will help to conserve and share the stories of our places, through activation of heritage assets by storytelling, engagement, participation, and interpretation (assets being places, collections, cultural stories). This initiative is being offeredMore
nsw The National Trusts of Australia are a network of community-based, not-for- profit organisations that represents the interests of more than 80,000 members across Australia. The National Trusts are Australia’s longest standing and most respected voices on heritage protection, conservation and cultural tourism. Our mission, as Australia’s leading heritage conservationMore
vic In 2020, the Planning and Environment Committee of the Legislative Council established a Parliamentary Inquiry into the adequacy of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the Victorian Planning Framework. Heritage protection is a key area of investigation. Under the Terms of Reference, the Committee sought submissions on a broadMore
nsw Protection of our Parks and Gardens In 1976, the Trust recognised the important heritage of our parks and gardens and listed the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain, Sydney and Centennial Park on the National Trust Register. Approximately 100 parks have been now entered on the Trust Register, the mostMore
wa The residency is part of a program run by the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Composers House Trust, offering year-long residencies to allow composers to focus on their craft while residing in heritage-listed homes in Perth and Sydney. The Perth resident occupies beautiful Gallop House in Dalkeith, which is managed by the NationalMore
wa Great news! Work recently commenced to replace the unsafe balustrade at historic Woodbridge. Through the generosity of our supporters, five panels have already been installed but we need your support to replace them all. Located on the banks of the Swan River, Woodbridge is widely considered to be one ofMore
wa Located on the banks of the Swan River, Woodbridge is widely considered to be one of Western Australia’s finest surviving grand 19th century homes. Originally built in 1884 as the family home for agriculturist and newspaper proprietor Charles Harper, Woodbridge has recently undergone extensive conservation work. Further work is neededMore
vic In February 2020, the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) hosted the Heritage Futures Forum in partnership with Business Models Inc. The simple intention of convening a discussion around ‘heritage’ and to explore potential future ‘worlds’ in which heritage plays a key role in unlocking economic, environmental and social benefit. SupportedMore
