vic As heritage laws began providing some protection to significant buildings in Victoria, trees were being cleared at an alarming rate, with little legislation to safeguard them. The National Trust had the vision to understand the built environment was only one aspect of important cultural landscapes, and saw an urgent needMore
vic Throughout the 1960s The National Trust was the loudest voice raised in protest against the loss of heritage in Victoria. Before heritage preservation legislation, the only secure way to preserve a place was to own it. As she witnessed the demolition of many significant buildings and gardens across Melbourne,More
vic The 1950s were a period of increased development in Melbourne, thanks to the post-Second World War migration program and the 1956 Olympic Games. During the post-war boom period, Victoria experienced significant losses of historic places and public open space. Statutory heritage protections were decades away, and this spurred theMore
vic Once beautifully conserved and restored, Como will be reimagined Como House rose from the Yarra, the mighty Birrarung, with its walls made of bricks pressed from Birrarung clay and stone from its banks. Como House is the living evidence of spirit of place, held up by the materials from whichMoreDonate
nsw Watch the video to learn about two dramatic seascape paintings which form part of the original contents of Woodford Academy. Both paintings are signed ‘P. van Houten’ but mystery surrounds the identity of the artist. Enquiries are currently being made to the Gerrit van Houten Foundation in the Netherlands toMore
nsw Welcome to New South Wales’ leading celebration of excellence in the conservation, protection and interpretation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage. Congratulations to the shortlisted, commended and winning projects spanning right across the state, and to our individual award recipients. We thank all of our partners for their generousMore
vic Artist Biography After finishing a hairdressing apprenticeship in 1989, Peter undertook formal training and completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA). At the end of 1996, he opened an artist run space called Gogo Gallery, which he ran alongside his ownMore
nsw The winners for 2020 were: Aboriginal Heritage The Springs; an Aboriginal Journey – entered by Orange City Council (image below) Darug Caring-as-Country Project – entered by Yanama Budyari Gumada Collective Adaptive Re-use Marrickville Library and Pavilion – entered by Inner West Council, GML Heritage, BVN (main banner image above) BulliMore
sa October 1859. The foundation stone was laid on the 15th of May, 1860. Designed by Edmund Wright in partnership with E.A. Hamilton, the church is one of the largest buildings to attest to the reputation of South Australia as a “Paradise of Religious Dissent”. The building features a graceful squareMore
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 1. Benefits of Membership will change from time to time, however will include; National Trust New South Wales Magazine delivered to your door three times a year. Free or discounted entry to National Trust properties within the National Trust portfolio in Australia and internationally (the properties within the National TrustMore
vic Your chance to win $10,000 in Gold Bullion! Over 45 prizes to be won from a $25,000 prize pool Explore, Discover, Enjoy! Now is the time to re-discover Victoria, and we’ve got just the ticket… This summer you have the chance to win one of over 45 amazing prizesMoreBuy Tickets
vic We are currently approaching the 150th anniversary of Barwon Park and reviewing work previously completed at the property. Between 2009-2011 the National Trust completed an extensive project at Barwon Park, funded by the Commonwealth Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts ‘Jobs Fund Heritage Project’. This project included roof and plumbingMore
vic In 2019 the National Trust was awarded a DELWP Living Heritage Grant to undertake conservation works to its State listed properties over two years. This year, part of this grant has been used for conservation work to one of the sidelights at Labassa front door. Powder at the base ofMore
vic National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Members are advised that the 64th Annual General Meeting will commence at 11.00am on Saturday 21 November 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this will be a virtual AGM conducted online. 64th AGM Details Date and Time: Saturday 21 November 2020. The meeting willMore
