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Stimulate your fashion senses and wear your heart on your sleeve by getting an exclusive look into significant fashion pieces of wedding couture from the 18th to 21st century, at the National Trust Love, Desire & Riches exhibition at Rippon Lea House and Gardens from 1 July to 30 Septembermore
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Congratulations to the lucky winners of the fantastic prizes at February’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic. Mr S O’Neill Miss O Nutbean Mr R Campbell Mr B Slade Miss A McPheat Mr B Laure Mr A Teschendroff Mr M Brezing Mr N Korte Crystal Mr O’Keefe Mr C Weedon Miss R Bondmore
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The National Trust is thrilled to have the generous support of the Danks Trust, who will provide $10,000 towards the Gallipoli Oaks Project. The project seeks to encourage primary schools in Victoria to commemorate the ANZAC Centenary (2014-2018) by reflecting on the inspiring story of the Gallipoli Oaks, which weremore
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The Ebenezer Mission was gazetted in 1861 as the “Lake Hindmarsh Aboriginal Reserve” and was later closed in 1904. From 1968 until 1991, the National Trust managed the whole site of 0.8Ha, assuming Committee of Management status for the Crown Land reserve and freehold ownership of the balance of themore
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Nehill Brothers Living Heritage Reserve Comes Back Under Management of the Trust Media Release 12 December 2013 The National Trust has today announced that it will be investing in locally based management, restoration and facilities improvement at its Nehill Brothers Living Heritage Reserve at South Purrumbeete starting in the Newmore
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The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is delighted to announce that we will be acting as the administrators of the newly formed Victoria’s Heritage Restoration Fund. Victoria’s Heritage Restoration Fund is a partnership between the City of Melbourne, the Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure (the Department), and themore
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At that time Brian was also the founding Professor of architecture at Melbourne University. Miles’ mother Hilary, an architect, was working in the faculty and Miles and his sister, Claire, were studying architecture. From this strong and influential architectural background Miles proceeded to provide five decades of service to themore
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Due to the amazing success of the Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries Costume Exhibition, with almost 30,000 visitors in the first six weeks, the National Trust and Every Cloud Productions have extended the exhibition at Rippon Lea House and Gardens until Sunday 1 December so visitors can enjoy Miss Fisher’s mysteriousmore
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The following article was written by Martin Green, Learning & Interpretations Manager, National Trust of Australia (Vic) and appeared in the September – October 2013 issue of Museum Australia’s INSITE magazine. Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries is an action-packed whodunit television series broadcast on ABC1, featuring Essie Davies as the extraordinarymore
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Notice of Election In accordance with the Constitution of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), two Directorships will become vacant in November 2013. Retiring directors are eligible for re-election. Nominations are invited for Directorships and must be received by the Company Secretary by 5pm on 5th October 2013 at themore
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Help us collect and share your stories! The new website www.communityheritage.net.au lets us upload images, information and video about things important to our own histories – people, places, events and groups. https://www.communityheritage.net.au/more
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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 Treesmore
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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 historicmore
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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 hugemore
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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 Ripponmore
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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 enjoymore
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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,more
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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 everymore
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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 amore
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As reported in the Herald Sun on 03/12/12, The National Trust Board is considering a number of options for the future of the Historic Como House and Gardens. The current restrictive planning permit conditions that are imposed on the property allowing just four evening and four daytime functions for overmore
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The volunteer drive attracted almost 20 Peninsula residents with a variety of skills including property maintenance, gardening, guiding and working with the public. The aim of the drive was to re-engage with the local community and ensure a sustainable future for the property. The property, which relies heavily onmore
