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Mining State Environmental Planning Policy Amendment

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The NSW Government is seeking public feedback before Monday 12 August 2013 on an amendment to the Mining State Environmental Planning Policy. The National Trust is currently examining this document and the accompanying rationale. In view of the very short period for public comment the Trust seeks to alert people
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National Trust Register of Significant Trees

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The National Trusts of Australia have collaborated to create a National Register of Significant Trees. This Register is consistent with our mission to protect and celebrate Australia’s heritage. Please note that whilst there are 2,500 significant tree records compiled over 30 years by the individual National Trusts across Australia, these
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2013 Greens Election Statement

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Please click here for the 2013 Greens election statement with regards to National Trust issues.
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Queen’s Birthday Awards to Australian Council of National Trusts Directors

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AM ( Member of the Order of Australia) awards were granted to: Emeritus Professor Norman Alan ETHERINGTON, North Adelaide SA 5006 For significant service to education, particularly in the discipline of history, through contributions to heritage preservation, and to the community. Mr Trevor Colin HORMAN, Darwin NT 0800 For significant
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ACNT Board members receive Queen’s Birthday honours

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MEMBER (AM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA WAS AWARDED TO: Emeritus Professor Norman Alan ETHERINGTON, North Adelaide SA 5006 For significant service to education, particularly in the discipline of history, through contributions to heritage preservation, and to the community. Mr Trevor Colin HORMAN, Darwin NT 0800 For significant service to
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National Trust Interim Review of the NSW Planning System White Paper

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The National Trust of Australia (NSW) will be preparing a formal response to the NSW Government’s exhibition of its White Paper near the end of June, 2013 when the public exhibition period ends. http://www.heritagespace.com.au/news/484-national-trust-guidelines-for-commenting-on-white-paper
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Better Planning Network Final White Paper Submission Guide

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The Better Planning Network has released its Final White PaperSubmission Guide providing guidance (including heritage issues) for submissions to the NSW Government’s exhibited White Paper.  
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ANZAC roots grow through Gallipoli Oak trees

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To commemorate the ANZAC spirit and celebrate the Centenary of ANZAC, the National Trust Australia (Victoria) will plant 2000 juvenile Gallipoli Oak Trees in Victorian primary school grounds between 2015 and 2018 as part of the Gallipoli Oak Trees project. Giving ANZAC memories a new life, the Gallipoli Oak Trees
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Victoria’s iconic heritage needs your help

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Victoria’s iconic heritage needs your help Help preserve Victoria’s heritage through the National Trust Victoria’s Annual Fundraising Appeal, which ensures the state’s unique heritage buildings are maintained for future generations to enjoy. Over the past six years, the National Trust Victoria has delivered over 60 restoration projects across numerous historic
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Media release

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Media Release from Steven Marshall MP State Liberal Leader Monday 22nd April 2013 National Trust Funding Reinstated State Liberal Leader Steven Marshall has committed to refunding the National Trust if elected in 2014. The National Trust of South Australia looks after historic buildings, history collections, and natural reserves. There are
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NSW National Trust Heritage Awards Winners Announced

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The iconic tank stand, where a young Don Bradman honed the skills that would see him become part of Australian folklore, is among the amazing and varied pieces of heritage restored and recognised at the 19th National Trust Heritage Awards for NSW. The awards have come to represent the pinnacle
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Art and nature combine through giant long neck turtle

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Art and nature combine through giant long neck turtle Nature and playing go hand in hand, and now children can experience the mysteries of the sea on land through a giant long neck turtle sculpture recently installed by the Agency of Sculpture at Rippon Lea House and Gardens. The huge
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Cement your place in history as Rippon Lea raises the roof

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Leave your mark in history, literally, as you help preserve the iconic Rippon Lea House and Gardens through The National Trust of Australia (Victoria)’s Roof Restoration Appeal. This year, National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is calling for donations to assist in undertaking urgent repairs to the roof of the Rippon
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Childrens imaginations bloom through Rippon Lea Gardens

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There’s nothing more magical than watching a child delight in play, exploring unknown territories and letting their imagination soar. This year the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is calling on Melburnians to assist in developing a dedicated children’s space within the Rippon Lea gardens that lets kids and families enjoy
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History comes alive with The Age of Gunpowder

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Blast into the past with the Geelong Military Re-enactment Group and the National Trust (Victoria) as they present a thrilling live history event ‘The Age of Gunpowder’ from Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 May. The two day exhibition of military living history features encampments and re-enactments from the Napoleonic Wars,
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Old Melbourne Gaol No.2 on CNN Travel list

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  The Old Melbourne Gaol, which has been an iconic tourist destination for many years now, has just been named as Number 2 in a list of the Top Ten prisons worldwide now open to the public, just released by CNN Travel. The Gaol attracts more than 200,000 visitors every
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Food and Wine Festival Comes to Como

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Explore regional Victoria in the heart of Melbourne this weekend (2nd and 3rd of March) at Put Victoria On Your Table: Cellar Door and Artisan Market in the grand surrounds of Como House and Garden as winemakers, brewers and producers from all corners of the state come together for a
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Newly formed Noongar Advisory Panel

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Traditional Owners Ezra Jacobs-Smith and Elder Fred Pickett were among nine Noongar representatives at the inaugural Noongar Advisory Panel (NAP)meeting to inform the interpretation of the cultural values of the Swan and Canning Riverpark. The National Trust of Australia is undertaking the project for the Swan River Trust over the
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Stirling’s war on ‘demolition by neglect’ of heritage properties

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Stirling’s war on ‘demolition by neglect’ of heritage properties Perth Now – WA’s biggest council is proposing tough new laws that would allow its officers to enter neglected heritage properties, order repairs and force the owners to pay. The City of Stirling believes it will stop the practice of “demolition
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Canberra Then and Now

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On 12 March 1913, with a ceremonious 19-gun salute, the capital city of Australia was officially named Canberra. One hundred years later we look back at the history of our nation’s capital, a city built on ancient limestone plains. Canberra: Then & Now takes you on a visual journey from
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Hammerhead Crane, Garden Island

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This Crane was listed on the National Trust Register in 1996 and in 2007 it joined the National List of “Our Heritage at Risk”. The Trust believes that the crane should be retained and understands that its potential for adaptive resuse as a tourist attraction, similar to the Titan Crane
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