Historic Epsom Primary School building demolition
We were greatly saddened yesterday to hear of the demolition of a historical Epsom Primary School building. The reasoning behind the buildings demo…
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National Trust Response to Refusal of Queen Victoria Market Heritage Application
On 28 March, Heritage Victoria formally issued a refusal of a permit application by the City of Melbourne for works including the dismantling, rest…
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Happy National Eucalypt Day!
To celebrate National Eucalypt Day we have dived into our archives to find some interesting stories and rare species of Eucalyptus on our Significa…
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Response to Macedon Ranges Localised Planning Statement
We recently made a submission regarding the Macedon Ranges Localised Planning Statement. Localised Planning Statements (LPS) are State Government p…
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National Trust Statement Regarding Federation Square
In response to the government’s plans to demolish the Yarra Building at Federation Square for the development of a flagship retail store, the Natio…
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Smart Planning?
On 16 October, the State Government released the Reforming the Victoria Planning Provisions discussion paper for consultation as part of the Smart …
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Domain Parkland & Memorial Precinct added to the National Heritage List
One of Australia’s most intact government domains and environs, including landmarks such as Government House, the Domain Parklands, the Shrine of R…
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National Trust responds to Melbourne Metro Project Early Works Plan and Precinct Development Plans
At the end of last year the National Trust prepared a substantial submission to the Cross Yarra Partnership (CYP) in response to the Early Works Pl…
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Further demolition proposed at the Former Hoffman Brickworks site
The National Trust prepared a submission this month in response to a permit application that proposes the complete demolition of the former brick P…
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Planning Panels Victoria releases Panel Report on Sunbury Rings Cultural Landscape
From August to October 2017, the National Trust attended a Planning Panel hearing to advocate for the protection of the Sunbury Rings Cultural Land…
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