Feedback sought on draft Port Arthur Historic Sites Statutory Management Plan (20/12/2007)
Community comment is being sought on a new draft Statutory Management Plan for the Port Arthur historic sites.
Heritage-news: December 2007 (20/12/2007)
The December issue of Heritage e-news is now available online.
Recherche Bay Findings Released (19/12/2007)
A report into the historic values of the Recherche Bay site in the state's far south has found that the location of the French Garden is further inland on the peninsula than earlier assessments presumed.
Hobart's Heritage Heart: Sullivans Cove Podwalk (19/12/2007)
Take an historic meander through time and place, and explore the diversity of Sullivans Cove's heritage with this podwalk developed by Heritage Tasmania.
Message from the Chairperson and Director (19/12/2007)
As we come to the end of another busy year for us all it is timely to reflect on some of the directions we are taking.
Message from the Minister (19/12/2007)
This year has been busy with many gains across the heritage sector. A lot of hard work has also occurred that will enable key reforms and major project initiatives to be implemented in the next 12 months.
Valuing heritage brings additional rewards (19/12/2007)
Tasmanian students have shown they have a deep appreciation for Tasmania's heritage.
Restoration workshop hits the mark (19/12/2007)
Property owners came out in force to learn restoration skills at the Oatlands Restoration Central workshop this month.
Woodcutters Point listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register (17/12/2007)
Woodcutters Point on North Bruny has been permanently added to the Tasmanian Heritage Register.
Week of dry stone walling success (03/12/2007)
Master dry stone waller Geoff Duggan, from the NSW Botanical Garden Trust, spent a week passing on his knowledge and skills to Tasmanian enthusiasts.
Review of Cascade Female Factory listing (30/11/2007)
Following on from the entry of the Cascades Female Factory to the National Heritage List and its inclusion in the proposed nomination for World Heritage listing, the Tasmanian Heritage Council is arranging to update its Tasmanian Heritage Register entry.
Restoration workshop hits the mark (20/11/2007)
Property owners came out in force to learn restoration skills at the Oatlands Restoration Central workshop this month.
Australia wins seat on UNESCO World Heritage Committee (12/11/2007)
Australia is one of nine new members recently elected to the 21-member World Heritage Committee in charge of implementing UNESCO's Convention for the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage.
Heritage-news: November 2007 (12/11/2007)
The November issue of Heritage-news is now online.
Sunnyside (12/11/2007)
Peter and Fiona Hodgman, who are owners of a heritage-listed property called 'Sunnyside' at Kingston, are delighted with the assistance and advice they received from Heritage Tasmania concerning the design and construction of their new extension.
Show time (12/11/2007)
During October, Heritage Tasmania held a stall as part of the Department of Tourism, Arts and the Environment's display at the Burnie, Launceston and Hobart shows.
Heritage values and contemporary design: truly a winner (12/11/2007)
An award winning contemporary design, a heritage listed property and a bright and airy extension have all come together for one delighted home owner in South Hobart.
Heritage Council 2006-07 Annual Report (29/10/2007)
The Tasmanian Heritage Council's annual report for 2006-07 is now availalbe online.
Voluntary Environment and Heritage Organisations Grants (29/10/2007)
The Australian Government Department of the Environment and Water Resources has grant funding available to assist eligible environment and heritage organisations by contributing to administrative costs.
Two Tree Point listed on the Tasmanian Heritage Register (18/10/2007)
The Tasmanian Heritage Council has provisionally listed Two Tree Point at Bruny Island on the Tasmanian Heritage Register.
Heritage Tasmania update (18/10/2007)
The end of September saw the release of the much anticipated position paper on the reform of the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995, which has been a long-term project for Heritage Tasmania.
Collegiate School archaeological dig (18/10/2007)
In early September a section of the playground at Collegiate School's Founders Hall in Hobart became the site of an archaeological dig.
Heritage-news: October 2007 (18/10/2007)
The October issue of Heritage-news is now online.
Tasmanian Heritage Festival 2008 - Tasmania's magical landscapes (16/10/2007)
The theme for the 2008 Tasmanian Heritage Festival has been announced by the National Trust of Australia (Tasmania).
Memorandum of Understanding for RTBG and National Trust. (08/10/2007)
A new MoU has been signed, designed to contribute to the ongoing research, education and public programs of both organisations.
Wall Honours Tasmania's Pioneers (02/10/2007)
A new wall of commemoration featuring key identities in the early times of Hunter Island and Sullivans Cove has been opened in the IXL Courtyard.
New website showcases National Trust properties (27/09/2007)
National Trust properties and Tasmania's historic heritage have taken centre stage on a new website.
Blending the old with the new: designs with heritage in mind (10/09/2007)
There are few more challenging design problems for architects than responding to an existing building or designing within a heritage context.
Heritage-news: September 2007 (10/09/2007)
The September issue of Heritage-news is now online.
A scattered and disappearing tourism cave heritage (10/09/2007)
When, if ever, does graffiti become an historic or cultural artefact?
That was a challenging question posed by Tasmanian historian, Dr Nic Haygarth, at a recent lunchtime seminar hosted by Heritage Tasmania.
Event to pay homage to Australia's female convict history (27/08/2007)
The plight of Australia's colonial female convicts will be remembered in a unique four-day event in March 2008.
Two Tasmanian huts heritage-listed (15/08/2007)
Two humble huts of great historic heritage importance have been entered in the Tasmanian Heritage Register.
Artefacts add to Female Factory story (09/08/2007)
Exploratory excavation work on the foundations of a boundary wall of the Cascades Female Factory has revealed a collection of interesting finds.
Sound advice for the Roadhouse (01/08/2007)
Kim and Wayne Carnes are enthusiastic owners of a heritage-listed property in Oatlands and recently sought advice from Heritage Tasmania about the best way to restore their new acquisition.
Heritage-news: August 2007 (01/08/2007)
The August issue of Heritage-news is now online.
National Heritage Listing for Tasmanian Convict Sites (01/08/2007)
Three of Tasmania's key convict sites have joined Port Arthur on the National Heritage List.
Convict sawing station listed on the Heritage Register (25/07/2007)
The Tasmanian Heritage Council has provisionally listed the Birchs Bay convict sawing station archaeological site on the Tasmanian Heritage Register.
Become an accredited dry stone waller (16/07/2007)
For the first time, Tasmanians have the opportunity to receive international accreditation as a dry stone waller.
New self-help kit to restore memorial avenues (04/07/2007)
Community groups are being encouraged to restore memorial avenues with the launch of the 'Avenues Kit'.
Heritage-news: June 2007 (26/06/2007)
The June issue of Heritage-news is now online.
Coal River property heritage-listed (13/06/2007)
The 1820s property Nugent on the Coal River north of Richmond has been listed in the Tasmanian Heritage Register.
Heritage-news: May 2007 (25/05/2007)
The May issue of Heritage-news is now online.
Dual winners in RAIA Heritage Architecture Award (21/05/2007)
The Tasmanian Chapter of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects has announced dual winners in their 2007 Heritage Architecture Award category.
Archaeology in the spotlight (08/05/2007)
Tasmania's are being encouraged to talk to an archaeologist as part of this year's National Archaeology Week.
New heritage trail brings discounted passes (23/04/2007)
For heritage lovers, visiting the grand historic properties of Clarendon, Entally and Woolmers has just got easier with a new, discounted pass.
Heritage-news: April 2007 (11/04/2007)
The April issue of Heritage-news is now online.
Heritage-news: March 2007 (26/03/2007)
The March issue of Heritage-news is now online.
Heritage Council rejects proposed Penguin heritage precinct nomination (26/03/2007)
A nomination to create a heritage precinct in Penguin has been rejected by the Tasmanian Heritage Council.
New National Trust Board on deck (22/03/2007)
The New Board of the National Trust has been appointed, following the reforms to the National Trust last year and the Trust coming out of Administration.
Join in the Australian spirit (09/03/2007)
The National Trust and the heritage sector are delving into the stories behind Tasmania's heritage for the 2007 Tasmanian Heritage Festival.
Officers, wives and children: investigations of a Port Arthur officer's quarters (08/03/2007)
The Port Arthur Summer Archaeological Program has provided a glimpse into the lives of the officers and their families who lived there.
Heritage-news: February 2007 (13/02/2007)
The February issue of Heritage-news is now online.
On the Register: Athenaeum Hall, Waratah (13/02/2007)
The story of the north-western mining town of Waratah is a story of autocratic control and bawdy behaviour. When James ("Philosopher") Smith discovered huge tin deposits at Mt Bischoff in 1871, the township of Waratah quickly grew under the imposed...
Public input sought on female factory conservation plan (05/02/2007)
Public comment is being sought on a draft conservation management plan for the Cascades Female Factory.
Heritage Tasmania to relocate to historic city property (08/01/2007)
Heritage Tasmania and the independent Tasmanian Heritage Council will relocate to the refurbished former ANZ bank at 103 Macquarie Street, Hobart, on 15 January 2007.
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