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Each year the National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards recognise excellence in the conservation, protection, and interpretation of natural, cultural and built heritage. “The response to the 31st annual Heritage Awards has been remarkable. The effort to promote and conserve heritage right across the state is very inspiring to see”more
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BBC Studios Productions Australia are heading to the Blue Mountains to film an Australian edition of the iconic Antiques Roadshow. Filming is scheduled to take place at the historic Norman Lindsay Gallery during the Norman Lindsay Vintage Fair, on Saturday 17 May. Locals and visitors alike are invited to takemore
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The Telling the Whole Story Project is a collaboration between First Nations South East and the National Trust of South Australia, and has been supported by the Grassroots Grants program. Its a First Nations led project and its 2 way approach allow the telling of our shared colonial history andmore
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Thanks to the remarkable generosity of the National Trust supporters and donors, the conservation of irreplaceable historical items has been made possible.more
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Adelaide Hills Council has been awarded $1.97 million in funding for major works to restore Cox Creek in Bridgewater. The partnership project will protect and improve the creek’s ecological values. Key activities include removal of woody weeds, stabilisation of eroding streambanks, and riparian restoration through revegetation with native species. Themore
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The National Trust of South Australia is delighted to announce that our State Office has moved to the historic Ayers House. Since legislation passed in late 2024 to keep Ayers House in our care, we’re excited to return to this iconic site. Visits are by appointment only—contact us to learnmore
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Brian Rieusset, former Manager and Curator of the Hobart Penitentiary Chapel and Criminal Courts Site presented a talk on Margaret Coghlin, the last woman executed in Tasmania to the Tasmanian Historical Research Association in November. more
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Home Hill possesses an impressive Modernist mosaic panel that was a ‘study’ for George Davis’s mosaic for the 1961 ABC building in Hobart. Davis presented the panel to Dame Enid Lyons after she opened the building in her capacity as a commissioner for the ABC. more
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‘Puncturing the Mask of Civility’, curated by Dr Llewellyn Negrin and featuring the work of eleven Tasmanian women artists will open at Runnymede in December. more
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The Tasmanian Government has again slated the Treasury Buildings, Hobart for sale. Long-term heritage advocate, Chris Merridew believes that the depressed world economy will lead to a less-than-optimal price being achieved for this important public asset. more
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The Longford community is battling a 24-HR Heavy Truck refueling depot at the gateway to this significant Northern Midlands town. This facility that could be better located in line with State Planning policy to locate heavy traffic away from residential areas. more
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Merry Christmas We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May this festive season bring you peace, joy, and plenty of memorable moments with loved ones. Office Closure Please be advised that our National Trust of South Australiamore
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The draft Land Use Planning and Approvals Amendment (Development Assessment Panels) Bill 2024 has been voted down by the Tasmanian Parliament’s Upper House. more
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The Australian Garden History Society (AGHS) and National Trust Tasmania recorded an oral history interview with Neville McKinnell, who grew up at Clarendon.more
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Over 2024, volunteers contributed nearly 49,600 hours to the National Trust. The Trust would like to thank them for donating their time so generously to the Trust and Tasmania’s tourism economy.more
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The ‘launch’ of a recent acquisition for the Runnymede collection provided an opportunity to bring Hobart philanthropists together, with happy results. more
