nsw Graham Quint, Director, Conservation at the National Trust (NSW) delivered a keynote address last night at the first Save Sydney Coalition Forum, held at NSW Parliament House. The forum centred on the theme Planning the big picture for Sydney: Voices of heritage, sustainability and the public good, convened by DrMore
vic Summary of Works By Samantha Westbrooke, Conservation Architect Como House & Garden is included on the Victorian Heritage Register H0205. The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has undertaken the first stage of works to restore the historic buildings at Como. This first stage of work involved urgent exterior conservation works toMore
sa 2016 Volunteer Awards Mocatta Award Anthony Presgrave Anthony has been a member of the National Trust for 44 years and has played a leading role in a number of projects during that time, including ‘Australia’s first mobile home’, the ‘barrage house purchase and siting’, historic beam engine restoration, archiveMore
nt When I was born in Alice Springs on the 25th of July 1942 my father had to show identification before being allowed to see Mum and me as the hospital was under Military control. My family lived at various mining sites in Central Australia before settling on Dad’s block, GibeanieMoreShare your story
wa The National Trust achieves this through the conservation and interpretation of heritage places it manages on behalf of the community and government of Western Australia, through education and learning programs, and through community consultation and engagement. From the beginning, the National Trust of Western Australia has been a community-based organisation.More
national MEET OUR BOARD: Lachlan Molesworth, Chair National Trust of Australia (VIC) Qualifications: MBA (Distinction) (Oxon), LLB (Melb), BEng (Melb), Grad Dip Leg Prac. Experience: Lachlan is an Australian lawyer and barrister in corporations and regulatory law, with experience in heritage law. Lachlan Molesworth was previously a solicitor and in the Commonwealth TreasuryMore
nt The Night Dawn’s House was Blown Down During the last few days leading up to Christmas 1974 the sky was overcast and the atmosphere unusually heavy. Although we noted and took heed of the frequent cyclone warnings being broadcast, it was only in hindsight that we appreciated the cause ofMore
sa After major conservation efforts and many months of hard work by local volunteers, the revitalised Port Pirie National Trust Museum is once again welcoming visitors. Historical archaeologist and community historian Christeen Schoepf explains what’s been involved in this major undertaking. The Port Pirie Railway Station forms part of a heritageMore
nsw – By Graham Quint, Director, Conservation ABC News recently reported on a NASA led study into the melting of the Western Antarctica Thwaites Glacier, which is twice the size of Tasmania. Scientists have estimated that up to 14 billion tonnes of ice have melted in the past three years leavingMore
nsw Meet our Board: Bruce Pettman, President Bruce Pettman’s areas of expertise cover building and urban conservation, including the protection, repair, adaptation and adaptive reuse of culturally significant buildings and sites. He is a retired heritage architect and is the former Director Heritage, Environment & Planning for NSW Public Works,More
nsw Our heritage places have something for everyone – whether it’s just the two of you or the whole family. From picture-perfect views, to modern art, to spine-tingling tales of a time gone by, we have plenty to discover.More
nsw The River: Burramatta to Cockatoo is an exciting new exhibition at Old Government House exploring stories relating to the Parramatta River, from the significance of the area to the Dharug people to its role in feeding a starving colony and a campaign aiming to make its waters swimmable again.More
sa With the spring show season just weeks away, Heritage Living editor Liz Harfull explores the remarkable history of agricultural shows in South Australia – a tradition that began within a few years of European settlement. The concept of agricultural shows emerged in Britain in the 1700s as part of aMore
sa An innovative project at Kingston recognising the importance of truth-telling is finding creative ways to bring First Nations’ perspectives to colonial stories and acknowledge a shared history. A collaborative endeavour between three First Nations women and the Kingston SE Branch of the National Trust, Telling the Whole Story has involvedMore
sa 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 spaceMore
nsw From Art Deco beach pavilions to a colonial pottery site and a brutalist Civic Centre, four new listings on the National Trust (NSW) Heritage Register reflect the diversity of heritage throughout the state.More
sa The discovery of a shipwreck associated with Chinese gold-diggers landing at Robe in the 1850s has generated international media attention and excitement in the maritime heritage community. Closer to home, the project has created invaluable opportunities for National Trust volunteers and the local museum collection, writes Heritage Living editor LizMore
