act The theme of the Canberra and Region Heritage Festival was Mid-Century: Innovation, Change and Optimism. To help understand what came before the Mid-Century Modern architecture movement, Eric Martin AM gave a talk on ‘Precursors to Modernism’. Eric’s presentation is available here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260421-Precursors-to-Modernism-Presentation.pdfMore
vic Explore the crime, investigation, and wrongful conviction that led to Australia's first and only posthumous pardon of a judicially executed person. More
vic This art piece is layered, representing a linear and stratigraphic culmination and snapshot of Bunurong Country. Bunurong Country is the place our of ancestors. I have illustrated a map of our Bunurong landscape in the centre of the art piece. Surrounding the Bunurong map of Country is an integration ofMore
act April 2026 Have Your Say The ACT Heritage Council has provisionally registered Wybalena Grove Precinct, Cook, Canberra’s Precast Concrete Bush Shelters and Urambi Co-operative Housing Precinct, Kambah to the ACT Heritage Register. These are all excellent examples of modernist design capturing the essence of the times in which they wereMore
act The ACT Legislative Assembly Standing Committee on Environment and Planning has tabled its Report from the Missing Middle Housing Reform Inquiry into Draft Major Amendment to the Territory Plan 04. Access the Report here Access the Media Release from Chair of the Inquiry, Jo Clay MLA here Access the NationalMore
nsw Discover the shortlist for the 2026 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards, showcasing a vibrant array of heritage projects from across New South Wales.More
vic As part of the celebration of the National Trust’s 70th Anniversary we have opened a creative response competition. These entries represent the way visitors to National Trust places have connected through stories. We hope you find these entries intriguing. They reveal the diverse nature of the Trust and its importantMore
vic Thank you for visiting the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), your support allows us to continue to share and celebrate Victoria’s unique heritage. As part of the 70th anniversary, we are celebrating our special places with a competition. We invite you to think about your time at a National TrustMore
sa The Moonta Mines precinct is one of the State’s premiere heritage attractions, and while we acknowledge recent difficult decisions have led to upset in the community, National Trust South Australia is committed to ensuring these significant assets can be enjoyed by the local community and visitors alike, long into theMore
nsw The National Trust (NSW) welcomes the news that Glebe Island Bridge will be conserved and reactivated as part of the NSW Government’s Bays West Development Redevelopment project.More
nsw We unveil a major revitalisation project at Saumarez Homestead, explore the history of the state's oldest wine region and unravel a mystery of missing textiles at Retford Park.More
nt The Northern Territory Government established Limmen National Park (declared in 1912) in the Gulf of Carpentaria. The park will eventually have an area of approximately 10,000 square kilometres and is comprised of portions of the old Nathan River, Billengarrah and St Vidgeons pastoral leases and will include three previously poorlyMore
nt We need a volunteer to check what trees have been removed, and then the website can be updated. (See details below) The picture is of a raintree (Samanea saaman) planted in 1962 by Mrs Archer, the wife of the Administrator, who planted the trees in front of the Parap shops,More
sa The National Trust of South Australia is changing the way its Moonta sites are managed to provide more administrative support and reduce the growing burden on local volunteers. Making the announcement today, Chief Executive Officer Nicolette Di Lernia said that in recent years the Moonta Mines State Heritage Precinct hadMore
nsw The remarkable generosity of members, donors, trusts, foundations and bequestors helped us care for and protect the heritage of NSW, now and into the future.More
