nsw 18 Apr 2026Guiding guests between St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, The Surveyor General Inn, and Harper’s Mansion, this tour follows in the footsteps of James and Mary Harper and the 16 priests who resided at Harper’s Mansion between 1836 and 1903. Begin at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, a heritage-listed early EnglishMoreBook now
nsw The ‘Planning the Big Picture for Sydney’ forum will be held at NSW Parliament House on 13 November. It is designed to contribute to wider understandings in the community about the importance of heritage, sustainability and the public good. The Save Sydney Coalition (SSC) says Sydney’s rapid transformation is placingMore
nsw In the last week, Sydney Morning Herald reporter, Andrew Taylor, wrote a feature that essentially called into question the value of heritage and decisions to list specific places, landscapes or items as being of heritage significance. The National Trust (NSW) Director, Conservation, Graham Quint was interviewed for the feature andMore
nsw Woodford Academy, the oldest complex of colonial buildings in the Blue Mountains, has undergone important conservation and repairs, thanks to a NSW Government grant for State Heritage Registered properties.More
sa 16 Jul 2023Illustrated talk. The wreck of Star of Greece on 13 July 1888 was an important event in the history of Port Willunga and, more generally, in the colony of South Australia. It is now 135 years since the vessel sank off Chinaman’s Gully at Port Willunga just 200m from theMore
wa 8 Oct 2023Before he was Australia’s 14th Prime Minister, John Curtin was under the tutelage of none other than Norman Lindsay. Inspired by his early life the National Trust of Western Australia and Writing WA invite emerging and established writers to attend our 2023 Curtin Family Home Lecture: Writing History. Author JosephineMoreBook now
vic 18 May 2024The National Trust and the Heritage Council of Victoria presents this opportunity for visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in Victoria’s rich history, while exploring the exciting discipline of archaeology.More
national Australia’s Heritage at Risk The Chairman of the Australian Council of National Trusts, Dr Graeme Blackman OAM, speaking on behalf of all eight National Trust organisations and their 80 000 members, announced in Melbourne today the top places in Australia nominated as being most at risk under the 2012 ‘OurMore
nsw Deborah FitzGerald The National Trust has slammed the WestConnex project as the worst in Australian history as it lays waste to the nation’s most important heritage suburb. The trust has called for the project to be stopped because of the way the demolition of heritage houses in Haberfield has proceeded.More
nsw STAGE 2 – FIRST CONTACTS Outcomes A student: HT2-3 describes people, events and actions related to world exploration and its effects HT2-4 describes and explains effects of British colonisation in Australia HT2-5 applies skills of historical inquiry and communication Key inquiry questions: Why did people travel from Europe (andMore
nsw David Burdon has been announced as the new Director, Conservation, at the National Trust (NSW) following Graham Quint’s retirement after 40 years of service at the heritage conservation charity. Graham Quint commenced at the National Trust in 1980 and fulfilled numerous roles before leading advocacy.More
vic The Victorian State Government have awarded the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) a Regional Tourism and Infrastructure Fund to bring the 1860’s Mooramong Homestead back to life. Simon Ambrose, CEO of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), is thrilled to have received the funding to explore the story of MooramongMore
nsw On 14 October 2023 Australians will be asked to vote Yes or No in the Voice referendum. The National Trust (NSW) acknowledges the importance of this national referendum and the democratic process to consider recognising the First Nations peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander VoiceMore
act 25 Feb 2024This walk was cancelled in November due to the condition of the track and will now be held on 25 February. November bookings have been transferred to the new date. Fully booked by add your name to the waiting list at https://www.trybooking.com/CLMID This tour, led by Dr Peter Dowling, willMoreBook now
nsw On Sunday 14 October from 10am to 4pm families are welcome to celebrate the 100th birthday of Norman Lindsay’s The Magic Pudding at the author and illustrator’s former home. This day of family fun will include delicious adventures for children and grown ups of all ages. For information on how toMore
nsw A visit to the charming village of Leura in the Blue Mountains, won’t be complete without seeing Everglades House & Gardens. Drawing from the great traditions of European landscape design and set against a backdrop of World Heritage-listed Australian wilderness, Everglades House & Gardens will charm with its grace andMore
nsw This program offers primary school audiences the opportunity to learn about the practice of portraiture and to experience the variety of practice in this field.More
nsw Norman Lindsay's art studio in the Blue Mountains is one of Australia's most historically significant creative spaces, but now this famous art studio is in need of urgent need of repairs.More
