nsw The National Trust Australia stands with UNESCO and their efforts to implement emergency support across its spheres of competence and calling for the urgent protection of Ukraine’s extraordinary wealth of cultural heritage, with reference to the 1954 Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. “…anymore
wa As this this was the second year in a row the National Trust had hosted a field school at the property, the students were able to continue excavating the well where digging had begun the previous year. They also dug a few trenches in other parts of the grounds inmore
wa The National Trust acknowledges that its properties are situated on Aboriginal land across the state and recognises Aboriginal people remain the cultural and spiritual custodians of their land and continue to practise their values, languages, beliefs and knowledge. We are committed to working with Aboriginal people to ensure these practicesmore
wa Years of service Just south of Bridgetown is the property knows as Snottygobble Hill, named after the plant Persoonia longifolia (and not the questionable hobby of some). An impressive example of Western Australia’s Jarrah/Marri/Banksia bushland in its natural state, Snottygobble Hill is currently registered with the National Trust’s Conservation Covenantmore
wa ‘Beneath the Bitumen: Discoveries from the Chinese Cemetery, East Perth’ is a dual language exhibition and part of the Western Australian Heritage Festival, supported by Lotterywest. It will be on display in St Bartholomew’s Church, East Perth Cemeteries, from 19 May to 19 June. “The Chinese Cemetery, on the westernmore
wa The National Trusts of Australia stand with UNESCO and its efforts to implement emergency support across its spheres of competence and calling for the urgent protection of Ukraine’s extraordinary wealth of cultural heritage, with reference to the 1954 Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event ofmore
nsw The best of heritage was celebrated on 13 May at the 2022 National Trust Heritage Awards. Of the many deserving winners across multiple categories, it was a special project that breathed new life into an old museum in Cobar that took out the coveted Judge's Choice Award.more
act National Heritage listing rejected! The National Trust (ACT) is bitterly disappointed that the Federal Government has rejected the proposed National Heritage listing of Canberra. Media release more
vic The National Trust of Australia is deeply concerned by the devastating impact of the conflict in Ukraine, the innocent lives lost and displaced, and the irrevocable damage to Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage and architectural landscape. The National Trust Australia stands with UNESCO and their efforts to implement emergency support across its spheresmore
nsw After reviewing the dismantled remains of Parramatta’s historic Willow Grove, the National Trust (NSW) has concluded that the building cannot be authentically reconstructed and has withdrawn from the Willow Grove Community Reference Group.more
wa Treat in the wheatbelt Today, native species face significant threats from land clearing, weed invasion, pest animals, diseases, grazing and inappropriate fire regimes. Yet, when the flowers bloom it is an incredible site and in 2021 Western Australia turned on an amazing flora display. The Wheatbelt was a wonderful placemore
nsw The National Trust Heritage Awards is an annual celebration of outstanding practice in the field of heritage, awarding excellence in conservation, protection, and interpretation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage over the past year. The Awards are the signature event of the Australian Heritage Festival in New South Walesmore
wa The National Trust of Western Australia is a proud member of INTO, the International National Trusts Organisation. INTO has been hard at work with National Trusts and heritage organisations across the world to make membership go further. As part of its mission to promote the conservation and enhancement of themore
nsw Cooler days are finally here, which means wrapping up, pulling on the boots, and getting out to enjoy the crisp autumn air. We have lots to see and do at our NSW properties this time of year, including nature trails, wildlife spotting, and bursts of spectacular foliage.more
wa Dr Ingrid van Bremen, Senior lecturer in architectural conservation at the University of Western Australia, along with former National Trust Conservation Architect Kyra Lomas and Conservation Officer Narelle Worth, led a paint scraping workshop at the Samson House stables in Fremantle. Paint scraping is one form of architectural investigation thatmore
nsw Sunday 8th May is Mother’s Day. If you’re looking for a special way to treat Mum this year, we have lots of ideas for relaxed garden strolls, historical day trips, and lavish afternoon teas. Here are some of the events happening across NSW.more
wa The funding will enable the National Trust to deliver its natural heritage covenanting program, develop a cultural landscape management approach and improve visitor interpretation at several key heritage places. The grant also includes funding towards cultural awareness training for volunteers and will allow the National Trust to engage the communitymore
wa The residency is part of a program run by the Peggy Glanville-Hicks Composers House Trust at three heritage buildings across Australia. Anna, a graduate of Edith Cowan University’s Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, is an award-winning producer with an impressive catalogue of releases across multiple genres. Her early careermore
wa The East Perth Cemeteries reflect the diverse range of cultures and religions that made up the population of Perth in the first 70 years of the Swan River Colony. In 1829 this was the site of the first colonial burial ground in Perth, when a general cemetery was established. Thismore
