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News Releases
For media enquiries, please call 9228 6295 or 9228 6213 at the Media and Communications Unit, Department of Planning.
2009 NSW Heritage Volunteer Awards held in Sydney
The Justice and Police Museum Sydney was the venue for the 8th annual NSW Government Heritage Volunteer Awards on Monday 16 November 2009 when 22 'heritage heroes' from around NSW were honoured for their contribution to heritage conservation.
For the Minister's media release click here
Posted 19 November 2008
Minister announces listing of the Cenotaph, Martin Place
Cenotaph "To Our Glorious Dead" |
The Cenotaph is of State heritage significance for its embodiment of the people's grief at the loss of life by Australian servicemen and women during World War I, and subsequently. Unlike most other war memorials in Australia, the Cenotaph, meaning ‘empty tomb’, does not name individuals, but instead mourns and commemorates the communal sacrifice of lives lost at war. This makes it both representative and rare as a war memorial.
The Sydney example is an Australian reworking of the British prototype Cenotaph at Whitehall and an example of the monumental sculptural work of Bertram Mackennal. The Cenotaph is significant as a powerful focal point for memorial services in NSW associated with all wars and conflicts.
For the media release click here
For more information in the online database click here
13 November 2009
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Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities Awards Recipients
Brush Farm House, Eastwood |
The City of Ryde took out the Heritage Branch Heritage Award for the restoration and conservation of Brush Farm House at the annual Keep Australia Beautiful NSW Sustainable Cities Awards dinner Thursday 13 August.
For more information about the Awards click here
For more information about Brush Farm House click here
For more information about Keep Australia Beautiful and the Sustainable Cities program click here
17 August 2009
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Proposal to recommend de-listing the MV Baragoola ferry from the State Heritage Register
MV Baragoola ferry |
The Heritage Council has announced that it will postpone a final recommendation on the State Heritage Register status of the MV Baragoola to allow more time for supporters of the former Manly ferry to come up with workable economic options for the vessel's future.
To read the media release click here.
For more information about the MV Baragoola click here.
To read the independent structural engineering report on the MV Baragoola click here
To read the independent peer review of the structural engineering report click here
Please note: The independent structural engineering report on the Baragoola ferry was commissioned by the Heritage Branch, NSW Department of Planning, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of NSW. The 6 page report remains the copyright of Boat Check Pty Ltd. and the Heritage Branch and should be referenced appropriately. Care should be taken not to quote content out of context. The document should be read and retained in its entirety.
The New South Wales Government does not necessarily endorse any opinions in the report, neither does it take responsibility for the content.
17 July 2009
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Great North Road between Mt Manning and Wollombi listed on State Heritage Register
Ramsay's Leap, Great North Road.
Image courtesy Heritage Branch |
A 30 kilometre section of the 180 year old Great North Road between Mount Manning and Wollombi has been listed on the State Heritage Register. This brings a total of 64 kilometres of the convict built road now under State heritage protection.
To read the media release click here
For more information about the Great North Road click here
17 June 2009
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Closing date extended till Wednesday 8 July for Ben Hall submissions
Bushranger Hotel, originally Kimberley's Commercial
Hotel, Collector NSW.
Photo by Louise Thom, Heritage Branch 2008 |
Due to the level of community interest in the serial nomination of the six Ben Hall sites to the State Heritage Register, the closing date for written submissions has been extended until Wednesday 8 July 2009.
Click here for the media release
Click here for information about the Ben Hall submission
27 May 2009
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Heritage Amendment Bill 2009 introduced in NSW Parliament
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On May 14 the Minister for Planning, Kristina Keneally, introduced the Heritage Amendment Bill 2009 into the NSW Parliament. This follows the publication of the NSW Government’s response to the independent expert review of the Heritage Act 1977.
The Bill proposed to introduce greater fairness for owners of heritage items and a more rigorous heritage listing process through amendments to the NSW Heritage Act 1977.
Click here for the media release on the Heritage Amendment Bill 2009
Click here for the Bill's page on the NSW Parliament website
Click here for the Minister's agreement in principle speech for the Bill
Click here for the NSW Government's response to the independent expert panel's review of the Heritage Act
15 May 2009
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Currawong listed on the State Heritage Register
Currawong cottages |
The Currawong site on Sydney’s northern beaches has been placed on the State heritage list, following a report by a Ministerial review panel to examine the site.
Click here for the media release
Click here for the Ministerial review panel report
Click here for the project application determination on the Department of Planning website
Click here to view information in the online database
30 April 2009
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NSW government announces $5.3 million in funding for NSW Heritage
The 1890 French Puget Pipe Organ at Kincoppal – Rose Bay |
The NSW Planning Minister, Kristina Keneally, today announced $5.3 million of funding for heritage projects and programs across NSW for 2009 - 2011.
Click here for the Media Release
Click here for the full list of projects funded under the 2009-2011 NSW Heritage Grants program.
29 April 2009
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Heritage Council of NSW seeks stories of WW2 Japanese attack on Sydney
Impressive 1:10 scale model of M24 by Animax Films |
Chair of the Heritage Council of NSW, Mrs Gabrielle Kibble, today invited the community to come forward with their personal recollections of the Japanese submarine attack on Sydney in 1942. The stories will be included in a future online exhibition entitled "Unlocking the secrets of the M24 Japanese Midget Submarine".
Click here for the Media Release
Click here to find out more about the project
Click here for more information on the M24
23 April 2009
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NSW Heritage Tourism Online announced by Minister
Macquarie Lighthouse constructed in 1883, is a close
replica of the original lighthouse designed by convict
Francis Greenway for Governor Macquarie.
Photograph: D. Holland |
A NSW Government heritage tourism website which details around 500 State Heritage Register listed places and items that have tourism appeal has been launched.
These items range from national parks to fire engines, cinemas to steam locomotives, lighthouses to graveyard tours, classic country pubs and heritage walking tours. The website encourages visitors to explore the State’s beautiful heritage items and places.
Click here for the Minister's media release
Click here to be transferred to the NSW Heritage Tourism Online
09 April 2009
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Latest technical guide Salt Attack and Rising Damp released
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Owners and managers of heritage buildings now have a new resource to help them combat rising damp and salt damage.
The Heritage Council of NSW has released its latest technical guide Salt Attack and Rising Damp.
Click here to view the media release
Click here for more details
03 March 2009
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Thematic Listings Program launched by Minister
Hyde Park Barracks built by Governor Macquarie 1819
to house the convict workforce for his public works program
Photograph: S. Watters |
Planning Minister Kristina Keneally has launched the Thematic Listings Program 2009 - 2010 which will focus on Aboriginal, Convicts, Governor Macquarie and World War I and II heritage for inclusion on the State Heritage Register.
Click here to view the Minister's media release
Click here to go to the Thematics Listings Program Page
27 February 2009
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Conversion of 75 Outstanding Heritage Loans to Grants
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The NSW Government’s Minister for Planning announced the conversion of 75 outstanding heritage loans to grants at a cost of nearly $2.5 million to the government.
Click here to view the Minister's media release
All affected heritage owners will receive a notification letter directly from the Heritage Branch, Department of Planning.
For further information please contact, either
Miriam Stacy on phone 9873 8576 or email miriam.stacy@planning.nsw.gov.au or
Victoria Throp on phone 9873 8577or email victoria.throp@planning.nsw.gov.au
For more information on the NSW Heritage Grants program click here
27 February 2009
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Maritime archaeologists survey convict shipwreck "Hive" in Wreck Bay area.
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Maritime archaeologists from the Heritage Branch, NSW Department of Planning, were in the
Jervis Bay region last week to conduct an underwater survey of the wreck of the convict
transport ship Hive.
Click here to view the news release.
17 February 2009
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'Redstone' listed on the State Heritage Register.
West façade, front door and garden. |
'Redstone' at Telopea, the most intact original house designed by famous American architect Walter Burley Griffin, has been listed on the State Heritage Register.
Click here to view the Minister's media release.
Click here to view information in the online database.
9 January 2008
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NSW Government Provides $1.7 million for Heritage Projects
A Walter Burley Griffin designed incinerator, an historic paddle steamer and refreshment
rooms in a regional railway station are among the projects set to benefit from more than
$1.7 million in Iemma Government heritage funding.
Click here to read the media release.
26 June 2008
Harry and Penelope Seidler House
Split level terraces on North side.
Photo by Max Dupain Copyright Harry Seidler & Associates Pty Ltd |
The Killara home of late modernist architect Harry Seidler has been listed on the State Heritage Register.
Click here to view the Minister's media release.
Click here to view information in the online database.
20 June 2008
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Old Adaminaby and Lake Eucumbene, including relics and moveable objects
View of Old Adaminaby in 1956. Flooding of the Eucumbene valley began in 1957.
Photograph by the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority
The remains of Old Adaminaby town, recently revealed by low water levels in Lake Eucumbene,
have gained permanent protection with their listing on the State Heritage Register.
Click here to view the Minister's media release.
Click here to view information in the online database.
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Remains of Six Mile Bridge, May 2007.
Photograph by Suzannah Plowman
03 June 2008
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South West Rocks Pilot Station
Boatman's Cottage #1 looking southwest.
Photograph by David Nutley, NSW Heritage Office, 1996 |
One of the last remaining coastal pilot stations, South West Rocks Pilot Station complex, has been listed on the State Heritage Register.
Click here to view the Minister's media release.
Click here to view information in the online database.
23 May 2008
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Randwick Presbyterian Church
Eastern frontage of Randwick Presbyterian Church from Alison Park. |
The Randwick Presbyterian Church, one of only a small number of churches designed in the Victorian Academic Classical style by the influential English architect, Sir John Sulman (1849 - 1934), is listed on the State Heritage Register.
Click here to view information in the online database.
08 May 2008
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Heritage Act review report released
Planning Minister Frank Sartor has released the report of an independent expert review panel into the Heritage Act. The 105-page report contains 65 recommendations, including greater fairness and rigour in the heritage listing process and retaining key elements of the current system including local and State listings and a Heritage Council.
The report will now be considered by the NSW Government.
Click here to read the report of the Independent Expert Panel.
19 March 2008
Condobolin Church to be listed on State Register
Planning Minister Frank Sartor today announced the first State Heritage Register listing for the Lachlan Shire in the State's Central West - All Saints Anglican Church at Condobolin.
Click here to view information in the online database.
18 March 2008
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