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Proposed rezoning in Parramatta North

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In January 2025 a rezoning proposal for the Parramatta North Cumberland Hospital site was put on exhibition by Property and Development NSW.
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The 2024 Collections Appeal

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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.
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COX CREEK RESTORATION

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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. The
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STATE OFFICE MOVES BACK TO AYERS HOUSE

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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 learn
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Margaret Coghlin: The last woman executed in Tasmania

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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.
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Remembering the ‘Tasmanian Nightingale’, Amy Sherwin

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Bel Canto Young Opera directed by Suzanne Ortuso is staging A Concert for Amy in Hobart on 21 December 2024.
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Our Collections: “Enid’s Error”, the Home Hill George Davis mosaic panel.

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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.
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Runnymede Contemporary Art Installations

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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.
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Advocacy – Treasury Buildings Hobart

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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.
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Advocacy – Longford 24-HR Heavy Truck refueling depot

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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.
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State Office Christmas Closure

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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 Australia
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Advocacy – Proposed DAP legislation

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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.
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Clarendon’s 20th Century History

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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.
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Our Volunteers

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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.
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Michael McWilliams Survey

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Gentle Protagonist: Art of Michael McWilliams opened to the public on 14 December at the Queen Victoria Museum & Art Gallery in Launceston.
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Dorothea Pitcairn Portrait Launch

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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.
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Funding for the Nile Chapel, Deddington

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The Tasmanian Government has provided much-needed funding for the Nile Chapel, Deddington.
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Clarendon on ABC Backroads

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Clarendon and Evandale featured on a recent ABC Backroads program.
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Unshackled – Hobart Penitentiary wins key Tasmanian Tourism Award.

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Unshackled – Hobart Penitentiary won gold for Cultural Tourism at the Tasmanian Tourism Awards.
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Australian Heritage Festival 2025

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The National Trust of Australia is Theme for 2025  Unearthed What is happening in Northern Territory !   The McDouall Stuart Branch in Alice Springs is already busy organizing Events for the 2025 Season ! with events running from Saturday the 19th of April to the 27th April 2025 .
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Everglades House & Gardens Development Application (DA)

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The National Trust submitted a Development Application (DA) for Everglades House & Gardens to Blue Mountains City Council on 5 December 2024. The DA supports low-impact activities, ensuring everyone can enjoy Australia’s most spectacular inter-war period garden and accompanying Art Deco architecture. The activities also assist to part fund conservation
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