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Oxford Street’s heritage Oxford Street’s character is built on its diverse use and activities, and its distinct heritage building forms. It has a largely consistent and intact streetscape. Aside from the taller buildings to the west of the precinct, Oxford Street is generally lined by three storey buildings, located onmore
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Former primary school principal, Elaine Lowrey, has taken her love for history and lifelong learning to her volunteer work at Old Government House.more
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Biodiversity is the variety of all living things around us. Australia’s biodiversity is rich and unique, it is home to more than 500,000 animal and plant species, many of which are found nowhere else – making Australia one of the world’s ‘megadiverse’ countries. Native vegetation is a vital component ofmore
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The impending demolition of Parramatta’s historic Willow Grove could have easily been avoided, and Parramatta could have retained another worthwhile part of its history. How? By considering heritage at the beginning of a project – not at the end.more
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Chris Tobin started volunteering with the National Trust (NSW) in 2015. Since then, Chris has contributed significantly to the work of the Woodford Academy. Here is his story.more
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What is the Issue? We are concerned that the scale and mass of the building envelopes are excessive, both in relation to the Pyrmont peninsula and to the low scale of Glebe on the western side of the Bay. Jones Street clifftop walk Unaltered image from Visual Impact Assessment.more
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Last month the media was dominated by stories around World Heritage sites in Danger. We watched as the World Heritage Committee stripped Liverpool of its World Heritage status after nine years of being on the World Heritage in Danger List. more
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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
