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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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Submission – WA Heritage Bill 2015

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As a statutory agency with regulatory powers, It Is essential the Heritage Council responds positively to community, private and government expectations as well as maintaining best practice in the protection of heritage places. In addition, heritage legislation and Its implementation must also support the role of stakeholders including local government
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News ACT Heritage Grants Program 2015-2016 announced

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Mick Gentleman, Minister for Planning has announced the results of the ACT Heritage Grants funding for 2015-2016 ACT Legislative Assembly Media Release – $336,000 awarded to assist local heritage projects… National Trust of Australia (ACT) Urban Polaris The ACT Heritage Urban Polaris will be a seven hour navigating and cycling
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Latest ACT National Trust Statement on the Northbourne Housing Precinct

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It is unfortunate that so much of the commentary regarding the processes for managing the future of the Northbourne Housing Precinct has been ill-informed. To understand why the National Trust is raising concerns about the current process it is important for people to know the following: • After deliberating for
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Working together with Indigenous Architecture and Design Victoria

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The National Trust has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with our partners Indigenous Architecture and Design Victoria.
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Trust reignites campaign to save iconic W Class Trams

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Together with Adam Dunning and community groups on Facebook, the Trust is alarmed that fully functional W Class trams are being sold off or given away following the recent decommissioning of Ws on several commuter routes.
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Trust launches campaign to save historic Fishermans Bend factory

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The National Trust has joined with the Art Deco & Modernism Society and the Port Melbourne Historical Society to call for the protection of a historic factory in Fishermans Bend.
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Rippon Lea Estate receives $985k boost from Australian Government

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Rippon Lea Estate, one of Australiaís most significant heritage sites, is set to receive a $985,446 grant from the Federal Department of Environmentís Protecting National Historic Sites Programme in an announcement by the Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Environment at Rippon Lea on Monday 13 July 2015.
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Miss Fisherís Murder Mysteries Costume Exhibition Launches at Rippon Lea Estate

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To coincide with the airing of Miss Fisherís Murder Mysteries Series 3 on ABC on Friday 8 May 2015, the Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher, televisionís most elegant lady detective, returns to Rippon Lea Estate as part of the National Trustís Miss Fisherís Murder Mysteries Costume Exhibition.
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Lesley Barnes wins Heritage Council Award

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It is with great pleasure that I pass on the news to all those involved in the National Trust that Lesley Barnes, one of our longest standing volunteers and the driving force behind Gulf Station and its volunteers in the Yarra Valley, was last night presented with the Heritage Council of Victoriaís annual award for volunteers.
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Hop Down to the National Trust for an egg-cellent Easter Fun Day

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The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) will host its annual Easter Fun Day at Rippon Lea House and Gardens, Barwon Park and Mulberry Hill, on Sunday 5 April 2015.
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Conflict and Compassion – Remembering our ANZAC heroes

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To commemorate the ANZAC Centenary, The National Trust Victoria (NTV) is offering Victorians a chance to explore Australiaís intriguing heritage, from the Frontier Wars to the centenary of World War I, at the 2015 National Trust Heritage Festival: Conflict and Compassion.
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