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27 Aug 2024 Drs James McDonald and Dawn Casey will talk about the early interaction of the Aboriginal communities with Europeans in the Queanbeyan / Canberra district. These two talks will complement each other in unearthing confronting information about the Frontier Wars. Dr James McDonald will focus on the ‘Aboriginal voice’ inmoreBook now
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28 Oct 2024Join Dr Georgia Stannard of La Trobe University for her insights and expertise regarding the new Victorian Curriculum 2.0. Hosted by the National Trust of Australia (Vic), in this online session you will be introduced to two of the many ways of learning about the Australian Deep Time story: archaeology and palaeoecology.
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30 Sep 2024The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) invites educators to a unique professional development workshop. Join Dr Georgia Stannard, Lecturer in Archaeology and History at La Trobe University for a hands-on afternoon at picturesque Como House.
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18 Aug 2024A special day, a special display! This exhibit will feature gowns through the decades from 1880’s to 2020’s. Discover unique stories from the bride’s once-in-a-lifetime day. How did she create a wartime wedding gown? What traditions played a part in past weddings? Explore twelve rooms in the building,moreBook now
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11 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2025Be immersed in the beautiful gardens and inspired by Norman Lindsay’s evocative sculptures as you are guided in figurative drawing. This two-day workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced artists. Tuition is from 9am-3pm daily and the ticket includes models, tuition, use of easels, morning and afternoon tea. Anthony holdsmoreBook now
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Enjoy the extensive walking trails and visitor facilities of this 39ha volcanic reserve on the very edge of Camperdown. Nestled in the heart of the Nationally Significant Mt Leura and Mt Sugarloaf Volcanic Complex - a nested maar - this site has been extensively revegetated since 1995.
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The National Trust (NSW) is proud to launch our first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), outlining our commitment to acknowledging, understanding and valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.more
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A special thank you to all of our generous donors who helped us reach our appeal target of over $230,000. Important repairs and conservation work can now take place at Harper’s Mansion.more
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7 Sep 2025 - 28 Sep 2025The Camellia Society, Adelaide Hills Inc invites you to their September Open Days at Stangate House and Garden. There will be plants for sale and trading table. There is also a refreshments section or you can bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy. Open Days (open between 11am tomore
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27 Jul 2024 - 28 Jul 2024Saturday 27 July Tasma Terrace 2-6 Parliament Pl, East Melbourne Open access 10am-3pm with last entry at 2.30pm Tours run 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm + 2.30pm. Running for 30 minutes in groups of 20. One of the finest examples of a 19th-century three-storey terrace house in Australia, Tasma Terracemore
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The National Trust (NSW) is seeking expressions of interest for a food and beverage operation at the UNESCO World Heritage site Old Government House.more
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27 Jul 2024Be immersed in the gothic surrounds of Labassa Mansion in Caulfield North to enjoy a Salon style recital by 2024 Melba Opera Trust Artists.more
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Home Hill at Devonport provides a rich visitor experience of Tasmania’s 20th century social history and Australian political life. It is Tripadvisor’s No.1 tourism attraction for Tasmania’s north-west. National Trust Tasmania is working with Devonport City Council to significantly increase its capacity to tell its story, welcome visitors, provide education services and host a range of events. more
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National Trust Collections continue to grow, reflecting our evolving awareness of the cultural significance of our properties to our members and audiences. National Trust Tasmania has received funding from the Australian Government’s National Cultural Heritage Account to acquire a portrait of Dorothea Pitcairn for the Runnymede collection. more
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National Trust Tasmania wishes to activate Runnymede Cottage as the Tasmanian base for an Australia-wide composer in residence program. We are, however, faced with some building maintenance hurdles, needing funding. more
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Launceston Synagogue has recently benefitted from the philanthropy of co-Trustee, Rabbi Joseph Gutnick and the Australian Government’s Advanced Security grant Program managed by the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ). more
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The Hobart Penitentiary and Penghana have earned the prestigious Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Award for a second year, improving their ranks from last year. more
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In its recent revision of Tasmanian Heritage Register entries, Heritage Tasmania, acknowledged that the Hobart Penitentiary is of national significance. Encouraged by this, National Trust Tasmania will nominate the site for the Commonwealth Government’s National Heritage list. more
