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Built Heritage - Morning Tea and Tour of Government House
On 6 May 2025, the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) launched its 2025 Trust Talks Series with an exclusive morning tea at Government House, hosted by our Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, and Professor Graeme Nimmo RFD.
Guests heard from leading heritage experts Xanthe O’Donnell and Fiona Gardiner, before enjoying a personal tour of the historic residence. The event brought together leaders in heritage, architecture, conservation, and culture, setting the stage for a year of meaningful conversations through the Trust Talks Series.
Environment - Science of Saving Koalas
On 21 August 2025, the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) presented The Science of Saving Koalas at the Queensland Museum Kurilpa, as part of the Trust Talks Series.
Guests enjoyed morning tea heard from a panel of experts working at the forefront of conservation, wildlife care, and research and a tour of the Discovery Centre and Wild State Exhibitions.
The event highlighted the urgent challenges facing koalas and the innovative solutions being developed to protect them. It brought together leaders in science, heritage, and community advocacy, sparking important dialogue on safeguarding one of Australia’s most iconic species.
Karl and Gertrude Langer
On Sunday 19 October, Wolston Farmhouse hosted a captivating Trust Talks event exploring the lives and legacies of Karl and Gertrude Langer.
A wonderful group of attendees gathered under the blooming jacarandas to hear stories of Karl Langer — celebrated architect and visionary — and to discover his surprising and meaningful connection with the National Trust of Queensland. Guests were equally intrigued by the story of Gertrude Langer, whose influence on Queensland’s cultural and artistic life was nothing short of inspiring.
It was a morning rich with history, insight, and community connection — another memorable Trust Talk that truly didn’t disappoint.