nsw CEO of GML Heritage, Sharon Veale, delivered an insightful keynote presentation at the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards, encouraging sustainable and equitable urban development. Here, she shares her views on ‘planning and heritage in a mongrel city.’More
vic Have you ever wanted to learn more about how archaeologists study the past? NTAV Education now offers several different programs that allow you to experience archaeology for yourself at two full-scale simulated archaeological sites.More
nsw Would you like to be a voice for heritage in your community? Volunteer at one of our NSW branches and help make a difference in your local area.More
nsw Aboriginal cultural heritage expert and Dharawal and Yuin man, Paul Knight shares his views on the importance of landscape and place in Aboriginal culture.More
nsw Starting out as a factory worker, Rita Lee took up modelling to support her family and went on to inspire some of Norman Lindsay’s most famous artworks.More
vic On Thursday 2 May 2024, The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) was pleased to welcome the Minister for the Environment and Water of Australia, the Hon Tanya Plibersek, to Rippon Lea Estate.More
vic NTAV’s Collections & Cultural Projects Team are excited to announce that you will soon be able to access the Trust’s Art and Heritage Collection online through Vernon Browser. This project is part of an exciting collaborative partnership between the National Trusts of Victoria, Western Australia, and Queensland.More
vic Statement by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and the Australian Council of National Trusts on the proposal from the Department of Defence to demolish and remove buildings of significant historical relevance at Australia’s oldest air force base.More
nsw The National Trust (NSW) has long called for the protection of White Bay Power Station in Rozelle. As the station opens its doors for the first time in decades, we celebrate the restoration of this monumental heritage space.More
nsw Parramatta is the second oldest city in Australia and its history runs deep. Get to know the area's history with the Harris Park Heritage Trail - a self-guided 2.4 kilometre walk that will take you past some of Parramatta's most significant colonial landmarks, including our very own Experiment Farm Cottage.More
vic In August 2023, Sam Westbrooke commenced in the newly created position of Executive Manager, Conservation and Advocacy, bringing together two important departments of the NTAV. In this post, Sam reflects on her vision for her role.More
nsw Behind many of our amazing places are equally remarkable women who once called these places home. From passionate conservationists to self-taught artists, we look back at their stories in celebration of Women’s History Month.More
vic The novelist and artist Joan Lindsay (1896 - 1984) best known for writing Picnic at Hanging Rock, collected Valentine’s Day cards – unique Victorian-era items that are equal parts delicate, beautiful, and strange. She compiled her collection in a red leather album which was gifted, together with the contents of Mulberry Hill, to the National Trust by Sir Daryl and Lady Lindsay.More
nsw Favoured by royalty, rockstars and rebels, the colour black has had a surprisingly vibrant history. With a new exhibition of black in fashion opening at Old Government House, historian Lorinda Cramer examines the meaning and history of this mercurial hue.More
