sa 2016 Volunteer Awards Mocatta Award Anthony Presgrave Anthony has been a member of the National Trust for 44 years and has played a leading role in a number of projects during that time, including ‘Australia’s first mobile home’, the ‘barrage house purchase and siting’, historic beam engine restoration, archivemore
sa More than 300 people turned up for a public forum on the State Government’s controversial proposals to diminish local heritage protections and remove councils and communities from future decision making. For more information please click heremore
sa The National Trust has slammed an “unnecessary, flawed and rushed” review of local heritage protection in South Australia that threatens to set the system back 40 years. President Norman Etherington AM said today it would be “a crime as well as a blunder” not to have widespread and formal consultationmore
sa The Dressmaker’s ‘50s fashions take centre stage First Phryne Fisher’s fashions wowed us, now the stunning haute couture costumes of the critically acclaimed Australian film, The Dressmaker, are coming to turn our heads. Adelaide’s stately Ayers House Museum will again host a major new exhibition featuring the artful and luxuriousmore
sa A partnership between the State Government, the National Trust and developer AV Jennings has been announced to secure the future of the historic Fort Largs while allowing for a new residential development in Adelaide’s western suburbs. Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Stephen Mullighan announced the partnership at the fort on 17 June. The Trust hasmore
sa Speaking about the National Trust of South Australia’s plan to secure the future of Martindale Hall launched today, INTO Chairman Fiona Reynolds said: “The National Trust of South Australia’s proposal for Martindale Hall exemplifies what is great about our global movement: a long-term, sustainable solution for a uniquely special place. Pleasemore
sa The South Australian Government is exploring options for the future of historic Martindale Hall. The National Trust of South Australia has a bold plan. Martindale Hall Estate – National Trust’s Vision to create a world class Heritage-based tourism attraction We have submitted a formal proposal for Martindale Hall Conservation Parkmore
sa To celebrate its Diamond Jubilee, the National Trust of South Australia held a special dinner at Ayers House last November. The guest of honour was our Patron-in-Chief, His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AO, Governor of South Australia. Guest speaker was distinguished historian and long-time champion of heritage, Emeritusmore
sa Come along to your state's celebration of our heritage, join our guided walks, come to our talks, performances, children's play day, debates and much moremore
sa The Cobdogla Steam and Irrigation Museum is fighting for its life now. They have launched a petition asking the State Government to reverse SA Water’s decision to cut funds, and need your support to sign it. The museum is holding a FREE Open Day on Sunday February 22, with heapsmore
sa The National Trust of South Australia Tourism and Heritage Workshop will be held for invited guests at the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Town Hall on Friday 27th February from 12pm to 5pm. The workshop will comprise presentations from a variety of speakers on topics such as ‘What is heritage andmore
national sa Spend a leisurely afternoon listening to modern jazz by ‘The Carters’, browse the local craft and homemade produce stalls, play a round of bocce or quoits or relax on the shady lawns of Beaumont House. SA Hills cheese, wine by K1 Winery, beer by Coopers, South American food by ‘Lamore
sa Night tours Z Ward at Glenside Is it really haunted? Are those rumours true? Now is your chance to find out! This building has long been a fascination for those interested in the paranormal, and the question raised… is it really haunted? Join us, in this unique opportunity to exploremore
sa Fort Largs Rally Join the fight to save Fort Largs – Rally this Saturday We are still waiting for information on the Government’s plans for the Fort Largs site. In April the State Government announced plans to sell the fort site to a developer, including the heritage fortifications and associatedmore
national sa The National Trust is calling on the State Government to include the community in the discussion on the future of the Z Ward building at Glenside. The Government yesterday announced it has sold the building and surrounding land to Beach Energy. So far there has been no public consultationmore
