vic The Strategic Partnerships Program is an initiative by the Victorian State Government’s Department of Education to fund educational programs that enrich learning experiences. For 2024 and 2025, the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is delighted to offer subsidised or fully funded excursions and/or transport for eligible schools. For information onmore
nsw The National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards is an annual celebration of outstanding practice, awarding excellence in conservation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage. “The high quality of entries created robust discussions between the judges this year” said Matthew Devine, Chair of the National Trust Heritage Awards Jury. Devine wasmore
act Manning Clark House – A place for ideas The daring modernism of the 1950s house in Forrest, Canberra, itself reflects the radical and adventurous spirit Manning Clark House fosters among its members. It is a place where Australians can be inspired to make their daily lives richer and more meaningful.more
nsw The $500,000 restoration of UNESCO World Heritage site Old Government House is now underway, with parts of the historic Parramatta landmark undergoing significant repairs.more
act The National Trust of Australia (ACT) says that the referral of Light Rail Stage 2B to the Commonwealth Government identifies many heritage issues that require full public scrutiny. See media release. National Trust ACT Light Rail Stage 2B EPBC Act Referral Feb 2024 To see the documents related to themore
nsw The NSW Government has announced two housing reforms that represent significant change to the planning system in NSW, with major impacts on heritage.more
nsw Home to our very own Miss Traill's House, Bathurst is one of NSW's most beloved regional destinations. Now, the town has been ranked fifth in the Aussie Town of the Year awards, and we couldn't agree more!more
sa South Australia’s Hospital for Criminal Mental Defectives. Designed by Edward John Woods, SA Architect in Chief from 1878 to 1886, the construction of Z Ward for Criminal and Refractory Patients commenced in September 1884 with the contract being let to William Pett & Son, builders. Work proceeded smoothly, completion beingmore
nsw Witness the past in the present and explore ideas of governing, economical and societal change in this Stage 3 education program at Old Government House.more
sa As a boy, John Gay would travel with his family from Adelaide to stay with his grandparents, Isaac and Caroline Poulton, who lived in the small Limestone Coast town of Glencoe. He remembers wonderful times running around Glencoe, visiting some of the properties and old buildings in the district. Onemore
sa We have been fortunate to receive a $2,000.00 Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA Community Grant for Wilabalangaloo. The funds were reimbursed for the works our volunteers completed two shaded/covered shelters at two site on our Wilabalangaloo Reserve in areas where visitors can take in the full beautymore
act HERITAGE IN TRUST – NOVEMBER 2023 EDITION The latest edition of Heritage in Trust is now available. The feature story is on Acton Peninsula and its heritage importance. There is also an article about the Canberra Seventh-Day Adventist Church which has been heritage listed. There are the usual reports from themore
