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Forest Bathing at National Trust places

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In our fast-paced modern lives, many of us seek alternate ways of reducing stress by connecting with nature. Recently gaining traction in western countries, the idea of ‘forest bathing’ has become more ubiquitous on social media.
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Crime-Busting Adventures That Won’t Bust the Budget These School Holidays

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Looking for low-cost family fun this spring? From pirate ships and puzzle hunts to heritage gardens and countryside escapes, the National Trust has your school holiday plans covered.
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Walking into Better Wellbeing: Five Spring Walks in Heritage & Nature

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As the days grow longer and the air fills with the scent of fresh blooms, spring offers the perfect invitation to slow down, step outside, and reconnect with nature and history.
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On Ned Kelly’s Tail: Wild Winter Adventures on the Dark Side

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Pack your thermos, rally the family, and follow the trail of Ned Kelly, Australia’s most notorious bushranger.
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Bust the Boredom These Winter School Holidays

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Boredom doesn't stand a chance this winter! Explore family-friendly adventures across Victoria with the National Trust. From pirate ships to prison tours, there's something for everyone.
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Water Testing Project Protects the Future of Rippon Lea Estate Lake

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The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has commenced a new water testing project at Rippon Lea Estate, aimed at protecting the long-term health and biodiversity of the property's iconic ornamental lake.
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Ballarat Heritage Award winners announced

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Celebrating Ballarat’s rich heritage was at the heart of an awards ceremony on Friday night, where businesses, groups and individuals were recognised for their work in Ballarat’s heritage space.
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Victorian Planning Reforms: Community Advocacy Spurs Inquiry and Highlights Serious Concerns

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This week, the final report from the Parliamentary Inquiry into Planning Amendments VC257, VC267, and VC274 was tabled in the Legislative Council, and it's clear that our efforts were not in vain.
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A Historic Chance to Protect Our Past in Planning Victoria’s Future

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The National Trust is urging community advocates to contact their local MPs in support of our recommendations to embed heritage in Victoria’s Planning Provisions.
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Make the Most of the Autumn School Holidays

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Looking for fun family activities these Autumn School Holidays? From Egg & Spoon races to outdoor adventures and historic scavenger hunts, explore National Trust properties across Victoria with events designed to spark curiosity and imagination.
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The Nature of Urban Living

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The benefits provided by nature in our cities and towns tend to be overlooked, yet their importance is impossible to overstate.
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Victorian Goldfields added to Australia’s World Heritage Tentative list

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What is Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid? The Victorian Goldfield’s has long been recognised as a well-preserved example of nineteenth century global gold rush landscape, and for its rich history from the First Peoples living on Country, to waves of immigration.   The Victorian Goldfields World Heritage Bid seeks to achieve World
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5 Ways to Unwind and Practice Wellness at Rippon Lea Estate

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In our fast-paced modern lives, many of us seek alternate ways of reducing stress by connecting with nature. We all intuitively feel the health benefits of time spent in nature. Our mental, physical, and emotional well-being are nurtured when we take time to unplug, breathe, and immerse ourselves in the natural world.
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Q&A with Lily, 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale Ambassador

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Lily is a vintage content creator inspired by the glamour of old Hollywood cinema, a passion that’s reflected in the way she styles her stunning vintage gowns and old Hollywood waves.
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Q&A with Leeyong, 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale Ambassador

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Meet Leeyong, one of the faces of the 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale. A sustainable style advocate, Leeyong loves making her own unique clothing using vintage sewing patterns and fabric sourced on her many trips to op shops.
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Rippon Lea Estate Inspires New Art Prize

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A new chapter in contemporary Australian art is unfolding at Rippon Lea Estate with the launch of the Ripper Art Prize 2025
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Q&A with Dirk, 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale Ambassador

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Dirk Willem Fourie, aka Dirk the Crook, is a Digital Content Creator and Suit Stylist from Melbourne, known for his passion for celebrating “The Golden Age of Menswear.” He describes himself as an "antique streetwear stylist," blending vintage pieces with modern flair.
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Q&A with Dimity, 2025 Vintage Clothing Sale Ambassador

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Dimity Shepherd is one of Melbourne’s most loved mezzo sopranos with a wardrobe as operatic as her voice. For more than 30 years she has strutted the stage and the street in an eclectic style which mixes treasured vintage finds with local designers. Now in her mid 50s, Dimity believes in dressing with abandon as a celebration of life.
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Top 5 Summer Activities for Every Age and Interest

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Discover the top things to do in Victoria this summer! Explore historic mansions, family-friendly activities, heritage farms, and scenic road trips with the National Trust.
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Waller House awarded Disaster Recovery Heritage Grant

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Waller House was one of 16 sites selected to receive recovery funding following severe storms in late 2022
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