National Trust of Australia Queensland

22/05/2026

From Brisbane to Bristol — and back again with a suitcase full of ideas!

We're so excited to share that our very own Meg McKavanagh, Heritage Officer and Manager of Wolston Farmhouse, is heading to the UK to volunteer at The Dig For Victory Show — one of England's most beloved 1940s living history events.

Meg is on a mission: to see firsthand how the magic of Home Front living history is brought to life, so she can bring that same spirit home to Queensland.

Because on Sunday 16 August 2026, Wolston Farmhouse will be hosting our very own 🎖️ Home Front Festival — a family-friendly celebration of 1940s home front life, commemorating Victory in the Pacific Day right here in Wacol, Queensland.

And we need YOUR help to make it happen! 📣

✨ CALLING ALL...
🪖 Re-enactors & Living Historians
👗 Vintage Stallholders & Period Costume Participants
🎵 1940s Musicians & Swing Dancers
🍽️ Food Vendors
🚙 Vehicle Owners
📖 Storytellers

This will be a great event — we're looking for people who share our passion for authentic, respectful commemoration.

📩 Interested? Applications and enquiries are now open!
Email: [email protected]

Please can we have a huge Dig For Victory welcome for Meg, who is travelling all the way from Oz to volunteer this year!!

Meg works as a Heritage Officer for National Trust Australia and is Queensland based in sunny Brisbane. She will be visiting the Dig For Victory Show to learn how to make the 1940s Home Front and Australia's significant WWII history more engaging and enjoyable for Queensland communities.

Please say G'Day to Meg if you see her at the show!!

21/05/2026

The best of heritage came together for a wonderful evening at Brisbane's Tattersall's Club last night 🏛️ — a perfect finale to the Australian Heritage Festival as we celebrated the Queensland Heritage Awards 2026!

Thank you to our special guest and Patron of National Trust Queensland Governor of Queensland Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM and the Honourable Andrew Powell, along with 160 guests in attendance.

Congratulations to all of this year's incredible winners, with Emma Scragg taking out the prestigious John Herbert Memorial Award for the project - Monto Open Doors presented by Her Excellency.

These awards recognise the architects, conservationists, councils, researchers, and community groups protecting Queensland's cultural identity.

🏆 JOHN HERBERT MEMORIAL AWARD
Emma Scragg Architect — Monto Open Doors (North Burnett Region)

🏆 SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS 2019–2022
Cultural Heritage Services / Sunshine Coast Council — Sunshine Coast Heritage Plan

🏆 ADAPTIVE REUSE
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service — Cape Pallarenda Quarantine Station, Building 11 Adaptive Reuse (Townsville)

🏆 FIRST NATIONS
Stanley River Environmental Education Centre & Australian Heritage Specialists — Bunya to the Bay Project

🏆 HERITAGE REPORTS · RESOURCES · PUBLICATIONS
Dr Lisa Marie Daunt — Constructing Faith in the Antipodes: Modern Church Architecture in Queensland 1945–1977

🏆 INTERPRETATION · EXHIBITION · TOURS · COLLECTIONS · INTERIORS · OBJECTS
Emma Scragg Architect — Monto Open Doors (North Burnett Region)

🏆 LANDSCAPE
Climate Vulnerability Index — CVI Gondwana Rainforests – Queensland Section - James Cook University, Scott Heron

🏆 BUILT CONSERVATION
Andrew Ladlay Architect — Gympie Memorial Bandstand Conservation

What an extraordinary couple of years for Queensland heritage. Here's to all those working tirelessly to keep our stories, places and culture alive for generations to come, and congratulations to all the winners and project that received High Commendations.

Full List is available vist:http://brnw.ch/21x2FZP

18/05/2026

Celebrating International Museum Day 2026: Bridging Gaps Through Culture 🏛️

May 18, 2026, marks this year's International Museum Day, with cultural institutions across the globe coming together around a powerful theme: "Museums Uniting a Divided World." Chosen by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), this theme shines a light on the unique role museums can play in connecting people across cultural, social, and geopolitical boundaries — nurturing conversation, empathy, inclusion, and a shared commitment to peace, both within local communities and on a global scale.

08/05/2026

The Australian Heritage Festival is always about more than history — it's about the people who keep it alive. 🙌

This year's Queensland events have been a reminder of just how rich and diverse our heritage really is. Incredible moments, incredible communities.

Still more to come across the state. We'd love to see you at an event before the festival wraps up.

Find everything at: https://brnw.ch/21x2j5V



Image: Landsborough Museum Street Festival

08/05/2026

🏛️ Step inside history this Saturday!
Join us for the Regional Trust Tour at St Luke's, Toowoomba — a guided journey through one of the region's most cherished heritage sites.

✨ Special highlight: hear the lovingly restored pipe organ played live. Then relax with morning tea — scones, cakes, gourmet sandwiches and more.

📅 Saturday 9 May · 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
📍 152 Herries St, Toowoomba
🎟️ From $16 (NTAQ members) | $25 concession | $30 adult

Book your ticket 👉https://brnw.ch/21x2im0

A perfect blend of history, music & hospitality. Don't miss it! 🎶

05/05/2026

We're halfway through the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival and Queensland has absolutely delivered. 🌿

From intimate heritage walks to immersive living history experiences, the stories being told across our state right now are extraordinary.

But we're not done yet — some incredible events are still to come.

👉 See what's happening near you: https://brnw.ch/21x2dRQ



Image: Greek Cafes in Rosewood

30/04/2026

Today is your last chance to save! Early Bird ticket pricing for the Queensland Heritage Awards closes at 5:00pm. 🏛️

Join us for a beautiful evening celebrating Queensland's heritage at the historic Tattersall's Club, Wednesday 20 May 2026, from 5.30pm.

Tickets are still available after today!

Secure the best price today 👉 https://brnw.ch/21x25KO

24/04/2026

19/04/2026

🏛️✨ Step inside Toowoomba’s history

Join us for a special Regional Trust Tour in Toowoomba on Saturday 9 May and uncover the stories behind one of the region’s most treasured heritage sites.

Explore the historic grounds of St Luke’s Anglican Church with a guided tour, revealing hidden details, fascinating connections and the rich history that has shaped the Darling Downs.

🎶 A true highlight? The beautifully restored pipe organ — hear this magnificent instrument come to life during your visit for a rare and memorable experience.

☕ After the tour, relax and connect over a delicious morning tea in St Luke’s Hall, featuring:
• Freshly brewed tea & coffee
• Scones, cakes & slices
• Fruit platters & gourmet sandwiches
A perfect blend of history, music and hospitality — not to be missed.

📅 9 May 2026
🕰️ 10:00am – 12:00pm

Book your tickets here 👉https://brnw.ch/21x1J2N

17/04/2026

🎉 It starts TODAY! The Australian Heritage Festival 2026 is officially underway!

Running from 18 April to 18 May, this is Australia's largest community celebration of history, culture and place — and Queensland has a full month of incredible events to explore. This year's theme is Change – How has history changed us, and how are we changing history?

From guided tours and exhibitions to workshops, talks, and cultural experiences across Queensland — there's something for everyone.

And to close out the festival in style, the prestigious Queensland Heritage Awards will bring the month to a memorable finish, recognising excellence and innovation in conserving and celebrating Queensland's environmental, cultural, and architectural heritage.

🗓️ 18 April – 18 May 2026
🏆 20 May 2026 Queensland Heritage Awards close the festival

Explore all events and find out what's happening near you 👇
🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x1HDx
Buy a ticket to the Queensland Heritage Awards
🔗https://brnw.ch/21x1HDw



Image: Doug Rattray - Display of Doug Rattray films and other local history videos Bundaberg Library