Show goes on for art deco Sydney masterpiece: Metro Theatre listed on the State Heritage Register
Thursday, 17 December 2020
Sydney’s striking Metro Theatre built in the golden age of Hollywood has been listed on the State Heritage Register protecting the much-loved architectural and cultural icon, the NSW Government has announced.
Recognition at annual awards of the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology
Thursday, 26 November 2020
Heritage NSW Senior Maritime Archaeologist Dr Brad Duncan was recognised in the annual awards from the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology, along with Professor Martin Gibbs of the University of New England. The NSW Rivers and Waterways Cultural Landscapes Project was highly commended in the category ‘Martin Davies Award for Best Public Archaeology Initiative.’
Wilcannia Mission Camps and Cultural Places declared an Aboriginal Place
Friday, 30 October 2020
Wilcannia Mission Camps and Cultural Places Aboriginal Place is protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 for its strong cultural, spiritual and historic values.
National Trust Heritage Awards Shortlist Announced for 2020
Thursday, 22 October 2020
The National Trust (NSW) has announced the shortlist for this year’s National Trust Heritage Awards. This annual awards program is proudly supported by the NSW Government through the Heritage Council of NSW to acknowledge and celebrate the sector-leading practice and outstanding projects in the field of heritage conservation, education, events and exhibitions, and advocacy in New South Wales.
Photo supplied by The National Trust (NSW).
Australia's first Sikh Temple listed on the State Heritage Register
Friday, 16 October 2020
Australia’s original First Sikh Temple has been listed on the State Heritage Register by the NSW government, highlighting its importance in the state’s cultural history.
AHIMS turns 20 and reaches 100,000 records
Monday, 12 October 2020
This year, the database of recorded Aboriginal objects and places across NSW turns 20 and reaches 100,000 records!
Milton Park Cultural Landscape listed on the State Heritage Register
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
The beautiful Milton Park Cultural Landscape in Bowral has just been listed on the State Heritage Register by the NSW government.
NSW Government leads protection of WWII heritage sites 75 years on
Wednesday, 2 September 2020
Minister responsible for Heritage Don Harwin said the NSW Government is proud to have protected the offshore shipwreck of the Japanese midget submarine that entered Sydney Harbour in 1942, for future generations.
Shoalhaven’s short film: Walking on Country
Monday, 17 August 2020
A beautiful new short film that celebrates the richness of Aboriginal cultural heritage.
The Dish has been added to the National Heritage List
Tuesday, 11 August 2020
One of the Australia’s most iconic and recognised science instruments, the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope, has been awarded National Heritage status, becoming the 118th item to be added to this prestigious list in recognition of the role it has played in Australia's history.
Heritage Register Listed Signal Box wins prestigious Greenway Award
Wednesday, 8 July 2020
Activation of the 1936 State Heritage Register listed Signal Box at Newcastle Station group recently won the prestigious Greenway Award in the 2020 NSW Architects Awards.
Aboriginal cultural heritage regulatory functions move to Heritage NSW
Wednesday, 1 July 2020
From 1 July 2020, Heritage NSW will have responsibility for the management of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (ACH) regulation functions.