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The Trust has been successful in an application to the Collie Futures Industry Development Fund (CFIDF) for funding that will enable remediation of the Collie Roundhouse site and conservation of the iconic structure. Collie Roundhouse presents substantial potential to contribute to the economic diversification of Collie and there is significantmore
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ELECTION NOTICE Election of Officers pursuant to rule 47 of the National Trust of Australia (WA) Trust Rules Nominations are called from eligible members for the election of: Councillor (5) Nominations will be accepted from Friday 26 July 2019. Nomination forms are to be completed in accordance with the National Trustmore
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The National Trust of Western Australia is seeking an experienced operator/s to deliver an outstanding and unique food and beverage offering to complement these remarkable heritage properties. One of the two sites is a riverside location on the grounds of Woodbridge. It is a 200 m2 building that includes themore
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Thanks to Lotterywest, and a generous donor, some much needed conservation works will be happening at Woodbridge over the next few months. While the National Trust of Western Australia will be closing the historic house from 1 July through to November for these major works, the grounds and Riverside atmore
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It is with a heavy heart that the Chair of the National Trust Hon Michael Murray AM QC advises of the passing of Mr Max Kay AM CIT WA. Max’s contribution to the National Trust was invaluable and we will miss his energy and commitment. Max moved to Perth frommore
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The National Trust of Western Australia is offering members an exclusive 30% discount* when they book a stay at Curtin Family Home this winter. This former home of Australian Prime Minister John Curtin is located in the beachside suburb of Cottesloe. Relax and unwind in this comfortable home with the family or holiday onmore
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Final weekend 17-19 May! The Australian Heritage Festival in Western Australia is proudly supported by Lotterywest. This is it! It’s your last chance to enjoy what this festival has on offer. Visit the website HERE to explore more events and plan your festival. Perth Central Explore Perth with the Hooves to Highways lookmore
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Two innovative National Trust of Western Australia projects – REST at East Perth Cemeteries and Ellensbrook at Mokidup – were applauded at the prestigious Museums and Galleries National Awards in Alice Springs last night. REST at East Perth Cemeteries won the Interpretation, Learning & Engagement Award in the Level 2more
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What’s on this week… There are only 10 days left of the festival, can you believe it? Check out the events below and enjoy what’s left of this great festival! Visit the website HERE to explore more events and plan your festival. The Australian Heritage Festival in Western Australia is proudly supported bymore
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It’s the halfway point! Here is what’s on this week… Can you believe we’re halfway through the festival already? We certainly cannot. This week the Festival is filled with exciting and intriguing exhibitions, historical & heritage talks and free entry weekends. Below is a list of all of the eventsmore
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What’s on this week… What a week! Have you had the chance to check out some of the great events out there? With the Festival in full swing, there are so many opportunities to learn about this great place we call home. To give you a better idea of what’s onmore
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What’s on next week… It has arrived! The Australian Heritage Festival kick’s off tonight at the launch event in Fremantle. The Hon Simone McGurk will officially launch the festival and the Madjitil Moorna Choir will be performing throughout the evening. To help you with your planning, we’ve highlighted the many amazing eventsmore
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Festival coming soon … Scroll down for a sneak peek of events on during the Australian Heritage Festival (18 Apr-19 May). With more than 150 activities offered you’ll find something to enjoy. A number of events require booking so start your planning now. Visit australianheritagefestival.org.au to explore even more events online. The Australian Heritage Festival in Western Australia is proudly supportedmore
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On Sunday night there was great excitement at the Fringe World Awards when REST, a joint production between the National Trust of Australia and the WA Youth Theatre Company (WAYTCo) received three awards. Throughout the season REST has received great reviews. Audiences have been full of praise for the opportunitymore
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Samson House is welcoming visitors! We are looking for more volunteers to help us open the doors and tell the stories of the entrepreneurial Samson family. With a bounty of history the house showcases the life of three generations of wealth, politics and community spirit in Fremantle. The house willmore
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Sydney Australia 5 December 2018: Bundanon Trust announced today that six Australian composers have been awarded the Prelude residencies at four historic houses during 2019. Prelude is a national network of long-term residencies for Australian composers, housed in historic buildings and providing time and space for the creation of new work. Inmore
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The National Trust has recently finished an important project at Strawberry Hill, funded by the State Government of Western Australia Royalties for Regions Program through the Great Southern Development Commission. Two years of work has delivered lots of behind the scenes investigation that will contribute to planning for the commemorationmore
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Are you interested in leasing Bridgetown’s oldest building and/or redeveloping an iconic site on the banks of the Blackwood River? The National Trust of Western Australia is calling for expressions of interest to: 1. help find a long term use for this significant homestead on the banks of the Blackwoodmore
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Australia lies at the southern end of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, one of 8 major migratory routes worldwide, and provides important shore, waterway and wetland habitat for roughly 8 million migratory waterbirds that make the long journey to Australia each year. The journey extends from within the Arctic Circle inmore
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Three of WA’s Black-cockatoo species are threatened with extinction and we urgently need to work together to identify and protect their critical habitat such as roosting sites, nest trees, hollow-bearing and dead standing trees as well as their food and water sources so these birds can have a future. It’smore
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The National Trust of Western Australia is committed to ensuring the heritage values of its heritage places are acknowledged through innovative and engaging interpretation. Proposals are now sought from contractors experienced in the interpretation of heritage places to develop the interpretation of the Artillery Drill Hall in Fremantle, which ismore
