National Trust Under Fire Over Moonta Closure | Adelaide News

Adelaide News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

A parliamentary inquiry is probing the National Trust of South Australia after firing its Moonta Mines Heritage Precinct committee—leading to site closure and a local economic hit. Volunteers accuse the Trust of treating them like “servants” and using misleading info to justify the ousting, demanding more autonomy over local properties and finances. The Trust claims cooperation and has struck a deal with Moonta to reopen the site, while also facing scrutiny over selling heritage assets without government approval. A hearing next month will feature the Trust’s executive as the community calls…