sa 16 Nov 2025This workshop will give you a basic introduction to portrait drawing in charcoal, pastel and conté crayon, working on a tinted background. Bring an A3 cartridge sketchpad and/or A3 paper clipped to an A3 board. Tinted paper will be provided. Bring charcoal and conté crayons if you have them. SomeMoreBook now
nsw 16 May 2026After delighting visitors in 2025 – where we proudly hosted the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow film crew – the Norman Lindsay Gallery Vintage Fair returns for another unforgettable day out. Enjoy a vibrant day amid historic surrounds with vintage market stalls, a fashion parade, classic car displays, live music and more.MoreBook now
nsw 9 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026The Salon des Refusés was initiated by the S.H. Ervin Gallery in 1992 in response to the large number of works entered into the Archibald Prize which were not selected for display in the official exhibition. The Archibald Prize is one of Australia’s most high profile and respected awards whichMore
nsw We explore innovative in heritage through adaptive reuse and young professionals forging their own paths. Plus, discover Australia's first garden suburb.More
act 23 Nov 2025We will explore the heritage listed Mt Franklin ski field and summit with Canberra Alpine Club members who will tell stories of the early days of club skiing and social activities 70 years ago. The Mt Franklin Visitors Shelter commemorates the historic Franklin Chalet built in the 1930s and destroyedMoreBook now
nsw 7 Feb 2026Step into an extraordinary world of wonder, spiritual connection and intrigue at OZ Para Expo’s 2026 Psychic Saturday fair. Discover more than 50 unique stalls, connect with gifted psychic readers, and experience a captivating blend of history and atmosphere at Old Government House – Australia’s oldest surviving public building andMorePlan your visit
act 30 Oct 2025 NATIONAL TRUST OF AUSTRALIA (ACT) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thursday 30 October 2025, 5.30pm. Venue: St Johns Church Hall, 45 Constitution Avenue, Reid AGENDA Opening of Meeting and Acknowledgement of Country Attendance and Apologies Confirmation of Minutes Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 22 October 2024MoreBook now
sa Where will your membership take you? The next in our series exploring what’s on offer for National Trust members travelling overseas, through reciprocal arrangements with other heritage organisations. More than 30 special places managed by Fondo per l’Ambiente Italiano (the National Trust for Italy) are open to the public, providingMore
sa Plans for large-scale developments in Adelaide’s precious park lands has sparked significant protest in recent months. Adelaide Park Lands Association Deputy President and former Women’s Suffrage Centenary executive officer Loine Sweeney challenges South Australians to think about what is at stake, in a place founded as a ’Paradise of Dissent’.More
sa A new appeal has been launched to generate support for National Trust efforts to conserve, restore and manage its nature reserves in South Australia. Long-term Natural Heritage Committee member and active volunteer bush carer Simon Lewis explains why this endeavour is so important. The National Trust manages 23 nature reservesMore
sa The discovery of a shipwreck associated with Chinese gold-diggers landing at Robe in the 1850s has generated international media attention and excitement in the maritime heritage community. Closer to home, the project has created invaluable opportunities for National Trust volunteers and the local museum collection, writes Heritage Living editor LizMore
sa After major conservation efforts and many months of hard work by local volunteers, the revitalised Port Pirie National Trust Museum is once again welcoming visitors. Historical archaeologist and community historian Christeen Schoepf explains what’s been involved in this major undertaking. The Port Pirie Railway Station forms part of a heritageMore
sa In celebration of the National Trust of South Australia turning 70 this year, highly regarded historian and author Dr Susan Marsden explores the challenges that impelled its formation and those that have emerged in more recent times, drawing on her experience co-writing a book about our history to mark aMore
sa Wrapping up his series on commercial horse-drawn vehicles in the National Trust collection, honorary curator Peter Foster focuses, fittingly, on vehicles designed for life’s last ride – the hearse! The hearse emerged as a distinctive type of vehicle in the 17th century – a rather basic two or four-wheeled vehicleMore
sa An extraordinary collection of hats has been donated to the National Trust by celebrated Adelaide milliner Gwenda Baker. Regional Operations Manager Laura Evans explores this stylish acquisition and the life of its maker. The National Trust of South Australia’s costume collection is one of the largest and most significant inMore
sa With the spring show season just weeks away, Heritage Living editor Liz Harfull explores the remarkable history of agricultural shows in South Australia – a tradition that began within a few years of European settlement. The concept of agricultural shows emerged in Britain in the 1700s as part of aMore
sa An innovative project at Kingston recognising the importance of truth-telling is finding creative ways to bring First Nations’ perspectives to colonial stories and acknowledge a shared history. A collaborative endeavour between three First Nations women and the Kingston SE Branch of the National Trust, Telling the Whole Story has involvedMore
