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What prompted you to volunteer with the National Trust (NSW)? I had just graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology) degree. I was curious to gain experience within an independent charity and understand what goes into fundraising and advocacy for a conservation-focused organisation like the National Trust. How did youmore
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It’s the start of 2021 NAIDOC Week with the theme 'Heal Country' which calls for stronger measures to recognise, protect, and maintain all aspects of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage.more
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For over 50,000 years, Aboriginal Australians have had a deep connection to the stars and planets, and their movement across the sky. This connection can be found in oral traditions, art and ceremonies, and cultural practices. The practical use of this knowledge was applied to navigation, creating calendars, and the harvest of food sources.more
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Ever wondered how an exhibit is put together? Josephine Butcher, a National Trust volunteer, shares her experience of being involved in the careful preparation of a special 19th century display at Grossman & Brough House. more
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In an exciting new collaboration, the National Trust has partnered with Western Sydney University to develop four digital elements for the new exhibition at Old Government House, Enquiring Minds: Exploration and discovery in colonial NSW.
Blog by Anna Ridley – Exhibition Curatormore
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The National Trust (NSW)’s Director of Conservation, David Burdon, delivered a moving speech at the National Trust Heritage Awards 2021 about the importance of heritage conservation. He finished with a call for a manifesto for the protection of heritage together with progress.more
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A new exhibition in Lithgow, presented as part of the Australian Heritage Festival, focuses attention on the remarkable Pagoda Country north of Lithgow. more
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During the 1960s and 1970s, Annandale was at serious risk of being drastically affected by major planning proposals and developments. If it wasn’t for the tireless work of Betty Mason and the support of the local community, our special heritage places could have been lost forever.more
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New South Wales is undergoing yet another natural disaster. Following the 2019/2020 fires and the ongoing pandemic, many people are now facing the impact of flood risk to their lives and damage to their properties and belongings. more
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The National Trust wish it a Happy Birthday! Central Station is unique as a major sandstone public building, reflecting the status of this major new piece of infrastructure. The building was, somewhat controversially, built as an elevated terminus, necessitating the need for a large building presence to the newly-formed Eddymore
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“I feel very honoured to be invited to speak about my role of volunteering on this, the postponed celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the National Trust of NSW. My introduction to the Trust came by accident rather than design. “My late mother-in-law Clare Rasmussen was amore
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Roughly four hours’ drive from Sydney, Gulgong is located in the Mudgee region and holds important aboriginal history. The traditional custodians of the land are the Wiradjuri nation, and many of the local town names are said to be derived from their native language – Mudgee meaning ‘nest in themore
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Often referred to as ‘The Silver City’, Broken Hill is one of Australia’s most iconic outback destinations, renowned for its historic architecture, vibrant artistic community, wide streets and big sky. Traditionally occupied by the Wiljakali people, the Aboriginal people of Broken Hill continue to look after their traditional lands andmore
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Recent calls to demolish the White Bay Power Station at Rozelle in Sydney have been met with almost universal disapproval. The National Trust (NSW)'s Director, Conservation, David Burdon shares his thoughts here.more
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Planning a heritage holiday to Sydney? There's a way you can see the sights of New South Wales' capital and travel back in time. Take a look at the City of Sydney's 'The Stranger's Guide' app - a winner in the 2020 National Trust Heritage Awards. #heritageawards2020 #heritageholidayNSWmore
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It’s no secret that Marrickville is a great inner city haunt in Sydney. The Ville’s new library has taken out architectural awards and is the winner of 2020 Judges’ Choice in the National Trust Heritage Awards. What makes it so special?more
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In June, the NSW Government’s plan to raise the Warragamba dam wall grew by 3m. It is now a proposal to increase the dam wall height by 17 metres, originally 14 metres was proposed, to reduce the risk of flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley. The additional three metres is tomore
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New South Wales has no end of extraordinary places to visit if you love spectacular natural, cultural and built heritage. Plus, you can certainly keep your physical distance if you explore regional locations. Here’s our top five locations for that guys, girls or couples getaway. 1. Yarrongabilly Caves Located inmore
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A group of Manyana locals have been fighting to save 20 hectares of unburnt native forest, an important refuge for plants and animals impacted by the recent bushfires. It has been estimated 80 per cent of the land area of the Shoalhaven was burnt or impacted by the Black Summermore
