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We are following recommendations from the New South Wales Rural Fire Service and closing the following properties in high risk areas on 12 November 2019: Everglades House & Gardens in Leura Woodford Academy in Woodford Norman Lindsay Gallery in Faulconbridge Given that many of our staff and volunteers at Oldmore
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National Trust (ACT) Norfolk Island Tour: August 2019 Norfolk Island has to be one of my most favourite islands in the sun. It has a temperate climate and an extraordinary mix of dark and light, both metaphorically and literally. There is deep time geology, magnificent flora, evidence of a fascinatingmore
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Media Release The National Trust is excited to announce construction of a new building that will improve the visitor experience at Strawberry Hill. Designed by Denmark’s PTX Architects with input from Menang Traditional Owners and site volunteers, the new hub will increase accessibility and introduce visitors to the fascinating historymore
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The Australian Wildlife Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation, has been appointed following a rigorous and open expression of interest process conducted by the National Trust (NSW), which was completed in July 2019. The sanctuary will be managed and operated by the Australian Wildlife Foundation following their successful submission of a strategymore
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Members are advised that the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 63rd Annual General Meeting will commence at 11am on Saturday 23 November 2019. Location: Gulf Station, 1029 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen Please RSVP by Friday 15 November 2019 via email to rsvp@nattrust.com.au or phone (03) 9656 9889. The Annual Report for themore
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In this issue we have an interesting article by Brendan O’Keefe about the design and history of what we now know as the National Film and Sound Archive. Click on the cover photo to enjoy this edition.more
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MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release HERITAGE & WELLBEING INDICATORS SURVEY Heritage is important and greatly influences our wellbeing. Canberra was uniquely conceived as a city in the bush. A National Capital worthy of the aspirations, passions, values and patriotism of the nation. The values that underpinned the design of Canberramore
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Why now? Evidence presented to the NSW Legislative Council Inquiry on 16 August 2019 indicated that the (former) Office of Environment and Heritage identified more than 100,000 hectares of core koala habitat (koala hubs) across New South Wales. The evidence further indicated that, at the present time, only 16 permore
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The Globe Theatre, located on George Street in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, is the imposing two-storey building beside the former Gowings store. It was designed by Clarence Backhouse. What is special about The Globe Theatre? The theatre’s Romanesque style façade has been a landmark with irreplaceable streetscape value formore
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The winners of the Australian Marmalade Awards were announced on Sunday at Beaumont House as part of the Festival of Marmalade. Congratulations! The following people have won gold awards for their marmalades in the home-made competition. Home-made Gold Janet MacDonald (from Vic, by phone) – mandarin marmalademore
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Is it time to resurrect the wartime ‘Grow Your Own’ campaign? A real-world experiment in urban gardening for food security took place in Australia under John Curtin’s leadership during the Second World War. Now, more than 70 years later, community gardens, school vegetable gardens, urban apiaries and similar initiatives aremore
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This highly anticipated annual event welcomes guests into the former home of the late Mr James Fairfax AC to be immersed in experiences that bring art, collecting, giving and creative expression to life. Guests are able to choose from various experiences including day tours, sunset tours, dinner for 40 peoplemore
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National Trust of Australia (Queensland) will close James Cook Museum, Cooktown from 10th October 2019 for essential conservation works and curatorial refresh.more
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Two volunteering teams and eight individual volunteers from the nomination made by the National Trust (NSW) were selected for judging to receive a certificate of acknowledgement. Teams: Friends of Grossman House Catering Team The Friends of Grossman House Catering Team is led by Gail Johnston and comprises of 10 –more
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The National Trust (NSW) Strategic Plan reflects how we will realise our vision: ‘to bring the heritage of New South Wales to life for future generations.’ Achieving the objectives of the Strategic Plan will ensure we continue to be an influential leader, respected for our expertise in conserving heritage andmore
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Read about the National Trust Heritage Awards 2019, the Federal election and the priorities for heritage, and how we celebrate our volunteers. https://issuu.com/lynnehughes6/docs/july_2019_-_september_2019_magazinemore
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Read about climate change, the Australian Heritage Festival at the National Trust, conservation – a tale of two front doors, and trust for the future – partnerships to train the young. https://issuu.com/lynnehughes6/docs/april_2019_-_june_2019_magazinemore
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Read about an Australian conservation first – Woodford Academy, the National Trust Awards celebrating 25 years, and demolition by neglect. https://issuu.com/lynnehughes6/docs/feb_-_april_2019_magazinemore
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Named after Margaret Feilman OBE, a founding member of the National Trust of Western Australia, this award recognises individuals or organisations who demonstrate meritorious achievement or service to heritage in Western Australia. Awarded by the Council of the National Trust of Western Australia, recipients of the Medal will be announcedmore
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The travelling exhibition is comprised of works from primary and high school students who have taken up the challenge of portraying their perspective on the 2018 theme for Reconciliation: ‘Our Voices Our Future.’ The National Trust (NSW) began touring the finalists’ works throughout the state in 2015, allowing more schoolsmore
