Call out for Blue Plaque nominations through local MPs and MLCs
Friday, 10 September 2021
Local Members of Parliament and Members of the Legislative Council are putting the call out to their communities to provide suggestions on sites which represent a significant story, person or event.
Coffs Harbour Jetty listed on the State Heritage Register
Friday, 25 June 2021
This rare surviving jetty was the longest coastal timber jetty built in the late 19th Century during a key period of shipping transportation in NSW.
WWII aeroplane hangar at Tocumwal listed on the State Heritage Register
Friday, 25 June 2021
Built in 1942 this stunning WWII aeroplane hangar at what was then ‘McIntyre Field’, was used to store and maintain B-24 Liberator bomber aircraft.
Nimbo Creek Common declared an Aboriginal Place
Friday, 25 June 2021
Nimbo Creek Common has been declared an Aboriginal Place for its importance as a traditional place of teaching and maintaining cultural practices for the local Brungle and Tumut Aboriginal community.
Goulburn Jewish Cemetery listed on the State Heritage Register
Friday, 25 June 2021
Over the last forty years the Goulburn Jewish Cemetery has been cared for and maintained by the Sydney Jewish community and the Goulburn community working in collaboration.
Harris Creek Rail Bridge listed on the State Heritage Register
Friday, 25 June 2021
Harris Creek Rail Bridge is one of the last remaining elements of the Liverpool-to-Holsworthy Military Railway and a reminder of the area’s time as part of the WWI wartime infrastructure.
Balls Head Coal Loader Complex listed on the State Heritage Register
Friday, 18 June 2021
The Balls Head Coal Loader Complex at Waverton is one of the first and longest operating shore-based coal loading facilities in Sydney Harbour.
NSW Government Blue Plaques program announced
Saturday, 12 June 2021
Blue Plaques is part of a $5 million program funded by the NSW Government to inspire community engagement and celebration of many remarkable places, people and stories across NSW.
MLC Building (former) North Sydney listing on the State Heritage Register
Wednesday, 2 June 2021
The NSW Government has announced the decision to list the MLC Building (former) on the State Heritage Register following a review from the Independent Planning Commission.
2021-23 Heritage Grants recipients announced
Friday, 21 May 2021
$5.5 million has been awarded in the latest round of the NSW Government Heritage Grants program.
Picturesque Newcastle Recreation Reserve listed on the State Heritage Register
Friday, 21 May 2021
With its spectacular ocean views the reserve is significant for its Aboriginal, colonial, geological, environmental, military and recreational values.
Historic Maryland homestead listed on the State Heritage Register
Friday, 21 May 2021
Complete with cottages, stables, coach house, store, dairy buildings and hay barn this historic place is a key part of the Camden region’s story.