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Victorian Goldfields added to Australia’s World Heritage Tentative list

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What is Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid? The Victorian Goldfield’s has long been recognised as a well-preserved example of nineteenth century global gold rush landscape, and for its rich history from the First Peoples living on Country, to waves of immigration.   The Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid seeks to achieve World
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5 Ways to Unwind and Practice Wellness at Rippon Lea Estate

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In our fast-paced modern lives, many of us seek alternate ways of reducing stress by connecting with nature. We all intuitively feel the health benefits of time spent in nature. Our mental, physical, and emotional well-being are nurtured when we take time to unplug, breathe, and immerse ourselves in the natural world.
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Q&A with Lily, 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale Ambassador

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Lily is a vintage content creator inspired by the glamour of old Hollywood cinema, a passion that’s reflected in the way she styles her stunning vintage gowns and old Hollywood waves.
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Q&A with Leeyong, 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale Ambassador

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Meet Leeyong, one of the faces of the 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale. A sustainable style advocate, Leeyong loves making her own unique clothing using vintage sewing patterns and fabric sourced on her many trips to op shops.
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2024 the year in review

The impact of giving 2023 – 2024

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Discover how your support and critical funds helped the National Trust fulfil our mission to protect places of historical and cultural significance.
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Rippon Lea Estate Inspires New Art Prize

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A new chapter in contemporary Australian art is unfolding at Rippon Lea Estate with the launch of the Ripper Art Prize 2025
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Q&A with Dirk, 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale Ambassador

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Dirk Willem Fourie, aka Dirk the Crook, is a Digital Content Creator and Suit Stylist from Melbourne, known for his passion for celebrating “The Golden Age of Menswear.” He describes himself as an "antique streetwear stylist," blending vintage pieces with modern flair.
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Cooma Cottage

A new chapter for historic Cooma Cottage

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An extensive year-long conservation project has revitalised this historic place located on Ngunnawal Country, in Yass
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Q&A with Dimity, 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale Ambassador

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Dimity Shepherd is one of Melbourne’s most loved mezzo sopranos with a wardrobe as operatic as her voice. For more than 30 years she has strutted the stage and the street in an eclectic style which mixes treasured vintage finds with local designers. Now in her mid 50s, Dimity believes in dressing with abandon as a celebration of life.
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In the mood for love

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Celebrate a day dedicated to love with a visit to one of the National Trust’s special places.
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Top 5 Summer Activities for Every Age and Interest

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Discover the top things to do in Victoria this summer! Explore historic mansions, family-friendly activities, heritage farms, and scenic road trips with the National Trust.
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Waller House awarded Disaster Recovery Heritage Grant

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Waller House was one of 16 sites selected to receive recovery funding following severe storms in late 2022
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Why I Give: Lindsay Jacombs on the Power of Holding On

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Lindsay Jacombs' story begins not in Australia, but in the former British colony of Rhodesia—now Zimbabwe. For Lindsay, being a supporter of the National Trust is about more than buildings. It’s about legacy.  
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From Navy Charts to Heritage Halls – A Journey of Service and Storytelling

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When Lauren Curtis first visited Barwon Park in early 2016, she wasn’t just stepping into a grand historic homestead - she was walking back into her own family’s past.
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Expanding Excellence: The National Trust in Victoria Extends Partnership with VenuesLive and Scott Pickett Group

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The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is delighted to announce the exciting expansion of its successful partnership with VenuesLive and the Scott Pickett Group.
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Natural swimming spots to keep you cool this summer

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Keep cool this summer and reconnect with our natural heritage at one of these incredible natural swimming spots.
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Interiors of the main house at Saumarez Homestead have been updated

A sustainable future for Saumarez Homestead

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Discover the National Trust’s plans for this spectacular heritage landmark located on Anaiwan Country, in Armidale.
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5 Reasons why the TIMBY Approach is Best

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As cities evolve to meet growing demand for housing and amenities, finding a balance between heritage preservation and new development has become a critical challenge.
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Have Your Say: Protect the Heritage of Queen Victoria Market

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The National Trust is urging all community stakeholders to submit comment on the Public Environment Report for the Queen Victoria Market Southern Development Project.
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The secret of the desk of Thomas West

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Discover the history that lay hidden inside a rare piece of colonial furniture.
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2024 the year in review

2024 year in review

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As 2024 draws to a close, we look back at the year that was - from conservation to celebrating heritage.
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