EARLY DAYS In 1870 South Australian Superintendent of Telegraphs Charles Todd, organised three teams to lay the overland telegraph wire. He appointed John Ross to lead the exploration party. Using explorer John McDouall Stuart’s maps, Ross generally followed Stuart’s trail, which was itself a traditional trade route created and travelled by
The Night Dawn’s House was Blown Down During the last few days leading up to Christmas 1974 the sky was overcast and the atmosphere unusually heavy. Although we noted and took heed of the frequent cyclone warnings being broadcast, it was only in hindsight that we appreciated the cause of
Proposed heritage listing of Lake Burley Griffin – 26 February 2021
Nominations are now open for 2021 Victorian Tree of the Year. The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is the state’s leading advocate for the protection of trees, celebrating the benefits they provide to our communities. Since 1982 the Trust has classified over 20,000 trees in 1,200 places across the state
2019 Award Winners
National Trust of Australia (Queensland) Advocacy Manager, Jane Alexander, recently spoke to 4BC regarding a proposed apartment tower in Brisbane that will cantilever a late 1800s heritage-listed building. Learn more about this by listening to her interview below: The Courier Mail also covered this issue, read their recent article
– By Graham Quint, Director, Conservation ABC News recently reported on a NASA led study into the melting of the Western Antarctica Thwaites Glacier, which is twice the size of Tasmania. Scientists have estimated that up to 14 billion tonnes of ice have melted in the past three years leaving
On the 11th anniversary of Australia’s National Apology to the Stolen Generations, the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) nominated Reconciliation Rocks, Cooktown, to Australia’s National Heritage List for its outstanding value to the nation. Our Advocacy Manager Jane Alexander discusses the nomination with ABC Far North – listen here and
Good evening and welcome to the National Trust NT 60th Anniversary Dinner. I’d like to acknowledge the Central Arrernte people who are the traditional owners and custodians of Alice Springs. What an honour it is to be here tonight to help celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the National Trust. As
Held on Sat 3 Nov 2018 at the Pioneer Women’s Hall of Fame When I say where I work, I often get the question: “So, what exactly is the National Trust?” It’s a good question. Of course, we’re a charity that works to preserve and protect historic spaces and
