national A brief view of the Gallipoli Campaign at Anzac through the eyes of those who were there On 25 April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed on the coast of the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. It was the beginning of a long conflict, which, one hundred years on, isMore
national In mid-September this year Simon Molesworth, who has been in recent years the ACNT International Affairs Ambassador and who had previously served for 21 years on the ACNT Board with five of those years as Chairman, is going to walk 120 km of the Camino Inglés – St.James’ Way –More
act The National Trust Awards recognise projects in the ACT that make a significant contribution to the conservation of the built, indigenous and natural environment in accordance with the principles set out in the Burra Charter: http://australia.icomos.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Burra-Charter-2013-Adopted-31.10.2013.pdf The Burra Charter provides guidance for the conservation and management of places of culturalMore
national sa About Time 2014: South Australia’s History Festival About Time 2014 is all about exploring our history. There are close to 500 events presented by more than 300 organisers around the state. Open House Adelaide as part of About Time. If you love architecture, you won’t want to miss this one!More
act National Trust Desk Diary 2014 We still have copies of this practical desk diary full of beautiful botanical illustrations contributed by artists from Jenny Phillip’s Botanical Art School. ONLY $5.00! Call 02 6230 0533, come into our office in Civic (Level 1, North Building, Civic Square). More
act The National Trust strongly supports the restoration of the Sydney Building. We note the recent debates concerning Sydney Building following the recent fire. Both the Sydney and Melbourne Buildings are important structures relating strongly to Canberra’s heritage and must be conserved. They were built as separate units in two matchingMore
act ‘The Future of Heritage’, theme of the 2014 ACT & Region Australian Heritage Partnership Symposium on 19 July, will highlight contemporary heritage achievement in Canberra and our region and consider the next steps in conserving it for future generations. This annual Symposium has been running for several years and isMore
act Help us raise much needed funds to conserve and support heritage in the ACT. At just $2 per ticket, you’ll have the chance to win one of the 212 fabulous prizes on offer, including a Hyundai ix35 Highlander Petrol Auto or a $35,000 Harvey Norman shopping spree. For a full listMore
vic Stimulate your fashion senses and wear your heart on your sleeve by getting an exclusive look into significant fashion pieces of wedding couture from the 18th to 21st century, at the National Trust Love, Desire & Riches exhibition at Rippon Lea House and Gardens from 1 July to 30 SeptemberMore
national sa The Queen’s Birthday Honours have been awarded to; Emeritus Professor Norman Alan Etherington AM and Mr David Alfred Beaumont OAM For more information please download pdfMore
national nsw Media Statement – Millers Point The National Trust is seeking an immediate halt to Government Property NSW’s call “to register your interest in purchasing a Millers Point Property” which is being promoted on the Family and Community Services Website. “The announced proposal to sell 293 properties in Millers Point hasMore
national The Community Heritage website is a place where individuals and groups can share information and stories about Australia’s heritage. The purpose of the website is to encourage the collection and sharing of information, stories and anecdotes related to people, places and events that have contributed to Australia’s heritage.More
national The Australian Council of National Trusts is delighted to announce that it has just recently signed a reciprocal visiting agreement with the Italian National Trust enabling Australian National Trust members to visit Italian properties free of charge.More
vic Congratulations to the lucky winners of the fantastic prizes at February’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Mr S O’Neill Miss O Nutbean Mr R Campbell Mr B Slade Miss A McPheat Mr B Laure Mr A Teschendroff Mr M Brezing Mr N Korte Crystal Mr O’Keefe Mr C Weedon Miss R BondMore
wa Hon Stephen Smith delivers the National Trust of Australia (WA)’s 2014 CY O’Connor Lecture, The State of Nation Building – the Future for Infrastructure. R Bishop Former Federal minister Stephen Smith has urged governments and political parties not to fear controversy when planning Australia’s future infrastructure needs. Speaking at theMore
vic The National Trust is thrilled to have the generous support of the Danks Trust, who will provide $10,000 towards the Gallipoli Oaks Project. The project seeks to encourage primary schools in Victoria to commemorate the ANZAC Centenary (2014-2018) by reflecting on the inspiring story of the Gallipoli Oaks, which wereMore
wa Jellyfish Chronicles: Emotional connections to the Swan and Canning Rivers Jellyfish can elicit strong emotions. While at times fear and loathing, more often these ancient creatures inspire fascination, protection and even the composition of original music. Jellyfish have the potential to transcend the physical and provide a metaphor for life,More
vic The Ebenezer Mission was gazetted in 1861 as the “Lake Hindmarsh Aboriginal Reserve” and was later closed in 1904. From 1968 until 1991, the National Trust managed the whole site of 0.8Ha, assuming Committee of Management status for the Crown Land reserve and freehold ownership of the balance of theMore
national wa Modern Labor: What would John Curtin think? The Labor Party John Curtin led through some of the most difficult days of Australia’s history is vastly different to the modern machine caught up in the fast paced media cycle and quick sound bite. Michelle Grattan AO, one of Australia’s most respectedMore
nsw The National Trust was shocked to hear that Planning Minister Brad Hazzard has approved the demolition of the Windsor Bridge and roadworks that will impact on the nationally significant Thompson Square, the oldest public square in Australia.More
national nsw The popular Australian ABC TV series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries is coming to Sydney with a major new exhibition featuring some of the sumptuous costumes previously on show at Rippon Lea Estate in Melbourne, plus a swathe of additional ensembles that have never before been on display.More
