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The Beaumont Olives

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Garden historian and National Trust horticultural adviser Merilyn Kuchel explores the unexpected history of a pioneering venture that produced olive oils of such quality they even wowed the French, winning a silver medal at the 1878 Paris Exhibition. When Samuel Davenport was just a youth he dived into an ice-cold
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Revealing a hidden treasure at Ayers House

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Painstaking investigation, a delicate touch and extraordinary attention to detail have revealed a hidden treasure in an unlikely place while preparing Ayers House for a new era, writes Heritage Living editor Liz Harfull. At first glance it was an unremarkable room, most recently used for storage. A small upstairs space
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Art Deco Adelaide

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When international design authority Architectural Digest named Adelaide the most beautiful city in the world, it credited sand, sea and Art Deco architecture among the reasons why, with a special mention to Semaphore. But the greatest concentration of genuine Art Deco buildings is actually found at another popular seaside suburb,
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Archaeology Open Day

vic 9 Nov 2025
Join the National Trust and our team of qualified archaeologists for a hands-on exploration of Australia’s past.
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The Sweet Stuff – Fashion as Confection

vic 31 Oct 2025 - 13 Dec 2025
The Sweet Stuff explores fashion as confection: both the craft of making and the pleasures of indulgence.
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Cancelled | Gulf Station Heritage Festival

vic 26 Oct 2025
A spring celebration of traditional trades and local stories
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Willunga

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Sharing the National Collection at Willunga National art treasures are gracing the walls of Waverley Park Homestead, putting it on the map for art lovers just two short years after becoming the National Trust of South Australia’s first dedicated gallery, explains Mark Staniforth. The parliamentary act that established the National
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Moonta Mines National Heritage Project

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Work is coming to a close on one of the most significant heritage conservation projects undertaken by the National Trust of South Australia, changing how visitors experience the Moonta Mines precinct, writes Regional Operations Manager Laura Evans. The Moonta Mines State Heritage Area, along with the Burra State Heritage Area,
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BD Mack Reserve

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Hidden gem for nature lovers Natural heritage manager Alex Emmins explores a hidden gem in the Riverland, linked to a National Trust pioneer. D B Mack Reserve is an unassuming parcel of mallee bushland on the Sturt Highway at Stockyard Plain – don’t blink or you’ll miss it! Located on
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New exhibit revives Shell Gardens memories

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A remarkable piece of Australian folk art history lives on thanks to a new permanent exhibit at the National Trust’s Millicent Museum. Flinders University student Madeleine Fewster shares the story that captured her imagination during a two-week placement as part of her creative writing degree. In 1952, Mrs Iris Howe
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Magical moments at Mulbura Park

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Natural Heritage Manager Alex Emmins shares her excitement about encountering rare birdlife and carpets of spring wildflowers during a recent visit to Mulbura Park Reserve – a precious pocket of bushland on Yorke Peninsula. Mulbura Park is one of my absolute favourite nature reserves. The diversity of flora and fauna,
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Brinkworth Reserve

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Volunteers’ hard yacca sustains popular reserve Eyre Peninsula’s first arboretum, nature-based learning and popular recreation spaces mingle with precious remnant bushland at one of the National Trust’s most popular reserves, writes natural heritage manager Alex Emmins. If you’ve not had the chance to explore stunning Eyre Peninsula, you’re certainly missing
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Silver to Sea Way

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Silver to Sea Way – Feature Article for Heritage Living The Silver to Sea Way project has been a long and fascinating journey for the National Trust of South Australia from start to finish, being our biggest and most exciting heritage project in recent years. With the intent of establishing
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Cayman Islands

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Established in 1987, the National Trust for the Cayman Islands perpetuates the National Trust mission statement of preservation of natural and built heritage of historical significance for past and future generations within the Cayman Islands. Their key areas of focus are the preservation of natural heritage through a system of
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Exploring Queensland’s heritage coast to country

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From the southern surf of Currumbin to the tropical frontier of Cooktown, National Trust Queensland heritage marketing manager Erin Millar explores some of the diverse heritage highlights awaiting members venturing to warmer climes this winter. Formed in 1963, the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) cares for a diverse portfolio of
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Western Australia – one state, many stories

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Make the most of your membership if you’re heading west for a summer holiday, and visit the diverse National Trust properties scattered across Western Australia. History and writing intern Alexander Hazell suggests four of his favourites. The National Trust of Western Australia was founded in 1959 during a period of
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Scotland

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Scotland is calling with your National Trust of South Australia membership! Explore around the cobbled streets of Culross, immerse yourself in the grandeur of Culzean Castle or be captivated by the stunning scenery of Glencore, featured in the Harry Potter movie. Meet puffins at ST Kilda, stroll Inverewe’s breathtaking gardens
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National Trust (NSW) Annual General Meeting 2025

nsw 29 Nov 2025
National Trust (NSW) members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 29 November 2025. Attendees can participate in person at the S.H. Ervin Gallery or online. This is a fantastic opportunity to join in from any location. Members will hear the President’s report on the last
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Celebrating 25 Years of the Hawkesbury Branch

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Through perseverance and passion, the Branch have protected not just buildings, but the character, identity and memory of the Hawkesbury for future generations.
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Jane Austen Festival

sa 5 Oct 2025
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen with four day of regency period collections, expert talks, live music and more! Attend in Georgian or Regency costumes and discover historic Beaumont House with exhibits, fashion, literature and music from Austen’s time. Talk Sessions Program: SUNDAY 5 Oct 2.00 pm ‘An Introduction
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Griffith – houses and garden city landscaping

act 8 Nov 2025
View several very different styles of historic house in the suburb of Griffith united by garden city landscaping. A joint National Trust (ACT)/Australian Garden History Society event. This walk around the leafy streets of suburban Griffith will showcase different styles of house including the heritage listed Evans Crescent Housing (built
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