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Vale – Rodney Davidson AO OBE

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On behalf of the members and staff, the Board of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) expresses its deep sorrow at the passing of Rodney Davidson AO, OBE. Rodney played a crucial part in building the National Trust movement in both Victoria and in Australia. His work as Chair (1965
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EOI – Project Manager / Project Management Consulting Group – Heritage Knowledge Repatriation Project

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The National Trust of Australia (WA) is seeking expressions of interest from project managers or project management consulting groups to deliver the first phase of this exciting culture and technology development initiative, working alongside leading resource industry partners and native title groups from the Pilbara. CLOSING TIME AND DATE: 5:30pm
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Governor calls for Courage and Kindness

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WA Governor the Hon Kerry Sanderson AO highlighted a need for courage and support for people confronting mental health issues when she presented the National Trust of Australia (WA)’s CY O’Connor Lecture last night, 16 March 2016 at the Constitutional Centre. Her Excellency the Hon Kerry Sanderson AO, Governor of
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Have Your Say

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Heritage Matters in your City Use this link to HAVE YOUR SAY to things that matter to you: Draft Development Control Plan 16/01- Blocks 4 and 5 Section 38 Campbell (site of current CSIRO) Stage 1 – Light Rail Network: Federal Highway/Northbourne Avenue & Block 13 Section 63 City Block 9
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New 8-storey tower proposed at former Pentridge Prison

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While it has been positive to see recent announcements about new initiatives at Pentridge’s Coburg Quarter that will activate the site, such as a new microbrewery and retail strip, a new masterplan being developed for the site is yet to be made available to the public. Submissions on the current proposal
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Winning partnership delivers Curtin University St Georges Terrace

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National Trust of Australia (WA) President Max Kay AM CitWA said compatible reuse and best conservation practice were at the heart of the National Trust’s $2.3 million refurbishment of the school which was built in 1854 and is the earliest purpose built Government school in Perth.   “Old Perth Boys’
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Rippon Lea Estate Visitor Access Improvement

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Statement from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) announcing the Rippon Lea Estate visitor access improvement capital project. Rippon Lea Estate is set to undergo a $2.3 million upgrade to provide increased community access and improved visitor amenities. Over the next 18 months further parts of this national heritage listed
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ACT Heritage Strategy

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Have your say on the development of the ACT Heritage Strategy The ACT Government is seeking your input to the development of a five year ACT Heritage Strategy (the Strategy). The Strategy is intended to set a clear direction and framework for the recognition, protection, conservation and promotion of our
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Letter from the CEO

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I am honoured to have been appointed Acting CEO of the Trust in Victoria whilst the Board recruits a permanent CEO to replace Martin Purslow. That recruitment process has been started by the Board.   Martin achieved an incredible amount in his ten years heading the Trust, revitalising the organisation, breathing
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Sound from the Ground Artist’s insight #1

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Be part of a powerful and unforgettable musical experience at East Perth Cemeteries, Sound from the Ground on Fri 29 April and Saturday 30 April. The two performances are scheduled at East Perth Cemeteries as a stand out National Trust Heritage Festival event including the world premiere of a new
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National Trust Appoints New CEO

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Mr Donaldson has had a long association with the highly successful Perth International Arts Festival as General Manager and has been instrumental over a decade in delivering to Perth audiences, a captivating line-up of leading international performances. “His entrepreneurial and leadership skills are well demonstrated in this capacity and I
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National Trust Heritage Festival 2016 – Call for Registrations

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Register your heritage event in this annual celebration and promotion of Queensland’s unique natural and cultural heritage. READ MORE
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The Power of Transformation: The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition premiers at The National Trust’s stunning Barwon Park Mansion

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This summer, the power of transformation through fashion will transcend the silver screen to the National Trust’s Barwon Park Mansion at The Dressmaker Costume Exhibition. Costumes from the box office hit film, The Dressmaker, will be on display in an exclusive exhibition held at National Trust’s Barwon Park Mansion from
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Creating Sound from the Ground

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East Perth Cemeteries Artist in Residence Dr Jonathan Fitzgerald is exploring the lives of former Swan River Colony Residents through extensive musical repertoire and new composition in a bold new National Trust of Australia (WA) program. A Classical guitarist, Dr Fitzgerald is researching those buried at the cemeteries using the
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Members and friends enjoy the NT(ACT) Christmas Party at ‘Ashby’

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Many members and friends gathered together on Sunday 6 December to enjoy our annual Christmas Party at ‘Ashby’ just outside of Bungendore. The weather was kind and generous hosts, Mary and Richard, conducted tours of the house, and to add to the wonderful atmosphere of the historic Ashby setting, a group of
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New Australian Heritage Strategy launched

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The new Australian Heritage Strategy has been officially launched today in a ceremony at the Sydney Opera House by the Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt. Media Release: http://www.greghunt.com.au/Media/MediaReleases/tabid/86/ID/3598/A-new-strategy-to-protect-and-manage-Australias-national-and-world-heritage.aspx The Australian Government today released the Australian Heritage Strategy, the first national strategy for the management of Australia’s magnificent heritage for the
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Letter from the National Trust Chairman and the Board

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Dear Members and Friends, We write to you with messages of importance and good news. We are grateful to the membership for taking such a strong interest in the recent election of Directors. The four elected Directors are extremely committed to the work of the National Trust of Australia Victoria.
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National Trust NSW Board Election results

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The National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) Pursuant to Rule 34 of the Rules of the National Trust of Australia (New South Wales) 1. Number of votes received for each candidate in order of the ballet paper: Mr. Brian Powyer – 929 Mrs. Kate Dezarnaulds – 1,119 Mr. Raj
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National Trust SA 2015 Volunteer Awards

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The National Trust of South Australia has become one of the State’s leading conservation organisations.
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National Trust ACT Heritage Awards 2015 – winners announced

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Report from Judging Panel The judging panel for the second year of these awards consisted of Dr Tracy Ireland, Associate Professor of Cultural Heritage at the University of Canberra; Dr Dianne Firth, Adjunct Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Canberra, who is Deputy Chair of the ACT
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2015 Annual General Meeting

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5.30pm, 11 November 2015. The National Trust of Australia (WA) 56th Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Awards will be held at: WANSLEA 80 Railway Street COTTESLOE WA 6011 On Wednesday 11 November 2015 commencing at 5.30pm to 7pm Please RSVP to rsvp@ntwa.com.au
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