nsw The National Trust Heritage Awards is in its 26th year. The shortlist announcement is highly anticipated news for the heritage, arts and cultural sector – and this year’s announcement has been delayed from April to now on account of COVID-19 restrictions impacting plans for the award ceremony (an event thatMore
nsw Discover the shortlist for the 2025 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards, showcasing a vibrant array of heritage projects from across New South Wales.More
nsw The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts is leased and operated by the Tenterfield Shire Council. Under the lease agreement the permitted uses for the building include the operation of the Sir Henry Parkes Museum, library, and other cultural community activities. The National Trust of Australia (NSW) values theMore
nsw The $500,000 restoration of UNESCO World Heritage site Old Government House is now complete, thanks to overwhelming public support and donations.More
nsw Retford Park in Bowral is now home to the region’s first art gallery, Ngununggula. Meaning 'belonging' in the traditional language of the Gundungurra First Nations people, Ngununggula opened to the public on 12 October.More
nsw The NSW Government has announced two housing reforms that represent significant change to the planning system in NSW, with major impacts on heritage.More
sa Following on from the previous edition, honorary curator Peter Foster continues to explore his favourite category in the National Trust horse-drawn vehicle collection – the tradesman’s vehicles that delivered provisions to South Australian households. Leaving the bakers to continue down Ivy Street with a delivery of fresh loaves and thoseMore
vic Maintaining the character of a heritage home is an investment that comes with some important considerations to make. Here are nine practical tips to help you care for heritage buildings, and in doing so help preserve the richness of our built landscape. First, look before you leap Get to knowMore
national vic This event marks the beginning of the planting phase of the Gallipoli Oaks Project, a key part of the Anzac Centenary commemorations by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria). The seedling to be planted by the Governor-General, a Quercus coccifera (also known as the Kermes Oak), has an incredible provenanceMore
nsw Thanks to a partnership with the National Gallery of Australia, visitors to Retford Park can view works from James Fairfax’s remarkable art collection hanging once more in the Victorian Italianate house.More
nsw Heritage Significance of North Parramatta. Since its inception in 1944, the National Trust has been deeply involved in the identification, recognition and conservation of the built and landscape heritage of Parramatta. In 1951, the Trust successfully opposed the construction of a speedway around the perimeter of Parramatta Park. The Trust’sMore
nsw Caring for historic houses takes enormous work and attention to detail. This year, with the help of your donations, we’re planning an ambitious program of restoration works to future-proof Art Deco icon, Everglades House.More
sa 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 establishingMore
sa A rare set of Royal Worcester dessert plates from Collingrove Homestead forms part of a new exhibition at the David Roche Foundation in Adelaide, writes curator Timothy Roberts. Nature Revealed: Rosa Fiveash & Ellis Rowan brings together the exquisite wildflower paintings of two noted Australian botanical artists. Working in theMore
sa 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 ofMore
nsw Teachers need to allow for no less than three hours on site to complete the Paddock to Plate excursion including the Grounds Hound History Trail. School Children are divided into groups of no more than twelve students. The students are given the GROUNDS HOUND TRAIL sheet, which is explained, andMore
nsw We’re part of the global fight to tackle biodiversity loss and make our cities cleaner and greener. This year the bushland management team has been out working across Sydney, restoring native bushland in suburbs, golf courses and wetlands. Here are four of their most ambitious projects.More
nsw The National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards is an annual celebration of outstanding practice, awarding excellence in conservation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage. “The high quality of entries created robust discussions between the judges this year” said Matthew Devine, Chair of the National Trust Heritage Awards Jury. Devine wasMore
