nsw This weekend’s Miss Traill’s House and Garden Christmas party was the perfect opportunity to thank our wonderful volunteers and supporters. They work tirelessly for us throughout the year making sure Miss Traill’s House and Gardens are in top condition and open to the public. Rebecca Pinchin, National Trust (NSW) Collections Manager,More
qld Nominations to the 2018 National Trust Queensland Heritage Awards in Queensland are now open. Each year, the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) awards outstanding projects and people that demonstrate excellence in the protection, conservation and celebration of Queensland’s environmental, built and cultural heritage. Nominations close 8 March 2018. Nominate a personMore
qld Register your event now for the 2018 Australian Heritage Festival, Australia’s biggest annual community-driven heritage festival. Join the National Trust in celebrating Australia’s cultural heritage, through talks, tours, exhibitions and events across Queensland. It is free to register.More
vic On Saturday 25 November 2017 at the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Annual General Meeting at Rippon Lea Estate it was announced the appointment of the following Directors to the Board; Kristin Stegley OAM Christina Dyson Lachlan Molesworth The Strategic Plan for the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 2018 – 2022 was officially launched at theMore
nsw The National Trust of Australia (NSW) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday, 5 November at S.H. Ervin Gallery. During the meeting the following people received the annual National Trust Honours and Staff Distinguished Service awards. Award recipients: Honorary Life Membership: Robert (Bob) Clark – Built Heritage Conservation Committee Graham EddsMore
vic Members are advised that the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 61st Annual General Meeting will commence at 11am on Saturday 25 November 2017. Location: Rippon Lea Estate, 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick. Please RSVP by 17 November 2017 via email rsvp@nattrust.com.au or phone (03) 9656 9889. The Annual Report for theMore
qld Following the announcement of the Queensland election for the 25 November 2017, the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) has released their election priorities document. Visit the NTAQ Advocacy Alert page for more information, or Download the Media Release: Qld State Election 2017: The National Trust of Australia releases their electionMore
qld The 2017 National Trust of Australia (Queensland) AGM for Governing Members and other guests will be held on Saturday 18 November 2017. Find out more.More
nsw The portrait of Australian artist Ben Quilty was created using spray paint and stencils, multiple stencils layered up to achieve a semi photorealistic effect. Luke Cornish said he chose to paint Ben because ‘because he is, artistically and personally, somebody that I have an enormous amount of respect for’. “UsingMore
vic The 2017 Annual Appeal for Como has now closed. A big thank you to all who have contributed, your support will help us protect Como for future generations. Details on the commencement of works will follow later this year. Stay tuned for details!More
act This year’s ACT Heritage Symposium was a great success. Read the Program, Abstracts and Bio-Notes from each speaker to find out what was covered: Abstracts and Bio-NotesMore
sa The National Trust is challenging thousands of home-made and artisan marmalade makers in Australia’s suburbs and country towns to get busy in the kitchen and mark their mark in the national marmalade awards. Last year marmalade makers responded enthusiastically to the first Australian Marmalade Awards and a chance for aMore
nsw In a victory for the residents of Miller’s Point, the Court held that the Minister’s decision not to list the building on the State Heritage Register for reasons of financial hardship was invalid and of no effect. “The Sirius Apartment building has high social significance, resulting from the Green BanMore
sa Australia ICOMOS, in conjunction with National Skills Week, SkillsOne Television, the National Trust of South Australia and the International Specialised Skills Institute, is holding a digital photographic ‘Heroes of Traditional Trades’ competition to record individuals involved with traditional trades, crafts or other practices. Entrants are required to send a photographMore
act Nominations are now open for this year’s National Trust ACT Heritage Awards. Nominations to be submitted by 7 July. We look forward to receiving this year’s selection of interesting heritage projects and plans for the future! Click here for nomination form. More
wa New opportunities exist to share and navigate Ellensbrook’s outstanding values set within the precious landscape of WA’s southwest with international and local visitors. It is expected that interpretation at Ellensbrook will be accessible and engaging for broad audiences. It will inform and inspire enquiring minds and connect with and satisfyMore
wa Innovative National Trust of Western Australia Heritage Festival program Sound from the Ground has been applauded at the prestigious Museums and Galleries National Awards, winning the Interpretation, Learning & Engagement category for 2017 last night in Brisbane. National Trust of Western Australia CEO Julian Donaldson said the project inspired theMore
act We were delighted to see so many people at our Open Day on Saturday. The interest in seeing and learning about the hidden Gungahlin Homestead in Crace was wonderful! Gungahlin Homestead is a former pastoral property dating from the 19th century. The Homestead was built in two major stages –More
