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Media Enquiries
Hansni Bhagani
Media and Communications Officer
02 9258 0131
0416 446 276

 

2010

February 2010
9 February Book feast for old and young - 10th annual Norman Lindsay Festival of Children's Literature
1 February Heritage Awards entries closing soon!
January 2010
12 January National Trust launches 2010 Hertiage Festival - The Making of Our Nation
5 January Councils failing to make the most of heritage tourism

 

2009

 

December 2009
21 December Gold coin entry on Australia Day to National Trust properties
17 December Goat Island - Sydney's maritime heritage slipping away
8 December Heritage hurdles for new Minister of Planning
3 December Metro must perform on heritage criteria
November 2009
30 November New Board and interim Executive Director for the National Trust
25 November First Open Air Leura Shakespeare Festival
24 November Heritage impacts guide Sydney Metro
12 November National Trust honours volunteers
2 November Double Bay Sailing Club listed by the National Trust
October 2009
26 October Ku-ring-gai Makes Top 10 of Australian Heritage Sites at Risk
23 October Heritage – our sense of place and belonging
23 October SYDNEY METRO’S NEW PLATFORM
20 October Lismore over-ridden on heritage protection
20 October Jobs and Heritage boosted by stimulus
12 October National Trust calls on Goulburn’s charitable spirit
10 October High Rise Low Rail: Sydney's Sustainability Sham
9 October National Trust expresses concern about Balranald’s heritage items
September 2009
24 September Goat Island’s crane to be recognised by the National Trust
17 September National Trust challenges kids to adventure
15 September Shop up a storm at the Lindesay Christmas Gift Fair
11 September Winners of National Trust Heritage Festival Schools Competition
10 September Australia’s first Agricultural School recommended for heritage listing
7 September Regional NSW events, September to December 2009
7 September Sydney events, September to December 2009
August 2009
31 August Gwandalan welcomes court case
6 August Strip Mining Sydney's Heritage
July 2009
13 July National Trust Meets in Wagga Wagga
1 July The National Trust (NSW) Coming Events July - December 09
June 2009
28 June Listings are a positive step for Heritage
25 June The Seahorse Fountain – over 60 and needs a hand
23 June Metro Must Respect Sydney’s Heritage
18 June National Trust gets ‘tanked’ on Government Funding
4 June National Trust NSW to Monitor Heritage Amendment Bill 2009
2 June

National Trust (NSW) Coming Events June 09

May 2009
28 May

Kuring-gai’s Heritage to be ‘Strip Mined’ for development

21 May National Trust (NSW) Coming Events June – December 09
20 May The National Trust's Night Among the Stars
19 May Our Heritage - Click it or Risk it
15 May Heritage Amendment Bill
12 May Ray Martin: Using Fame for Good
7 May The National Trust (NSW) Coming Events May – August 09
7 May STIMULUS FUNDS CULTURAL HERITAGE
April 2009
30 April National Trust NSW Receives Funding Boost
29 April Minister Grants Reprieve for Currawong
28 April Is Heritage Protection a Priority for our Politicians?
16 April Is Heritage a Political Hot Potato?
7 April Family Fun on Observatory Hill
6 April The State's Diverse Heritage Honoured
2 April

National Trust Calls for Protection of Aboriginal Heritage

March 2009
26 March

THE STATE’S UNIQUE HERITAGE TO BE HONOURED

26 March CELEBRATING OUR PLACE UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS
26 March CELEBRATING OUR UNIQUE HERITAGE
23 March WHAT DO OUR POLITICIANS THINK ABOUT HERITAGE?
20 March A Night of shinning stars at Old Government House
4 March Historic house threatened by zoning
February 2009
25 February Celebrating 175 years of Elegance
25 February Celebrating Children’s Literature
14 February Money for heritage - huge boost for jobs in New South Wales
9 February Musical Soirees at Old Government House - this event has been cancelled.
January 2009
27 January New Volunteers Needed | Click here to download a poster
14 January Free entry to National Trust properties on Australia Day
12 January National Trust announces call for nominations for 2009 Heritage Awards

 

2008

December 2008
22 December Christmas Cheer for Ku-ring-gai?
16 December National Trust condemns Ku-ring-gai Town Centre's plans
7 December National Trust's New Director visits Berrima
7 December National Trust's New Director visits Goulburn and Yass
7 December National Trust's New Director visits Wagga
7 December Local Volunteer Recognised by National Trust
2 December Christmas at Miss Traill's House
1 December Board of National Trust of Australia (NSW) elects new President
November 2008
26 November 09 Heritage Awards Open
26 November National Trust Awards Heritage Conservation
13 November Government Owned Heritage Properties Need Protection
10 November National Trust concerned about the future of Barangaroo
4 November Festival Registration Media Release
October 2008
29 October Lindesay Christmas Fair and Antique Fair, November 20-22 2008
28 October Drip in a Bucket Portrait Series: Artists' work to raise buckets of money
27 October National Trust's new leader visits New England
27 October Image of Federation returns to Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts
22 October National Trust Congratulates Planning Minister on Callan Park Decision
17 October National Trust addresses community discontent
10 October Old Bathurst Hospital's heritage to be preserved
1 October Winners of National Trust "I love this place" photography competition announced
September 2008
25 September National Trust's New Boss Visits Central West
16 September Understanding our Need for a Sense of Place: National Trust (NSW) Conference
15 September National Trust applauds Council's efforts to Preserve Heritage
12 September National Trust applauds efforts to restore the Darling's Flow
4 September National Trust calls on Peter Garrett to save Catherine Hill Bay
2 September National Trust condemns demolition of Roxy Theatre
August 2008
18 August Cirquinox at Norman Lindsay Gallery
8 August Yin and Yang, China in Australia exhibition
6 August Everglades calls for volunteers
6 August Stella James House calls for volunteers
6 August Blackwood & Ahimsa calls for volunteers
4 August National Trust (NSW) appoints new Executive Director
July 2008
11 July Catherine Hill Bay development unsustainable
June 2008
30 June You love this place...why? Trust launches national photographic competition
30 June Students Celebrate Local Heritage
18 June National Trust Events Celebrate Catholic Heritage
4 June Planning ‘Reforms’ Generate Community Outrage
3 June

Public Meeting Called to Oppose Planning Reforms

May 2008
30 May Trust and Local Government Association protest against planning reform
21 May Utzon Commends Local Architect
20 May Exhibition Explores Chinese Zodiac as all eyes on Beijing
13 May Artists' work to raise buckets of money
13 May National Trust sends Heritage SOS to Prime Minister
8 May

CALL TO ACTION: National Trust Opposes Planning Reforms

April 2008
24 April National Trust (NSW) seeks Brains Trust for themes 2002 Summit overlooks
21 April National Trust (NSW) nominates heritage most at risk for World Heritage Day 18 April 2008
7 April NATIONAL TRUST COMMENDS MINISTER GARRETT’S DECISION ON NOBBYS LIGHTHOUSE
7 April TRAP THAT TOAD SCOOPS THE POOL!
March 2008
28 March National Trust Lists the Sky
26 March NATIONAL TRUST FIGHTS HERITAGE ACT REVIEW
20 March Catherine Hill Bay Open Day
19 March National Trust Preserves Local Blue Gum High Forest
4 March National Trust launches Festival 2008: Welcome to Our Place
February 2008
20 February DEMISE OF HERITAGE OFFICE SYMPTOM OF BROADER ASSAULT
19 February Urgent Action needed to Save Catherine Hill Bay
January 2008
24 January

National Trust Calls to Protect Jewel of the Coast

14 January Everglades celebrates Australia Day weekend with The Firebird
14 January Celebrate Australia Day for free at National Trust properties

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