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27 January 2016
Pentridge process highlights lack of transparency
The fight against a 19-storey development at the former Pentridge Prison in Coburg was strengthened this week, with Councillors at the City of More…
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13 January 2016
Have your say on 19-storey tower proposed at Pentridge Prison
It has become somewhat of a Christmas tradition: at the end of the year, the developers of Pentridge Prison advertise a major permit over the Chris…
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6 January 2016
Skipping Girl Vinegar Sign
The visual prominence and landmark status of the famous Skipping Girl Vinegar sign in Victoria Street Abbotsford is steadily being eroded by high-r…
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31 December 2015
Five things we learnt about heritage in Victoria in 2015
1. In 2015 there were more than 20 heritage amendments put forward by local government in Victoria but there are still gaps in heritage protection …
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23 December 2015
Parliament House
A new office building is proposed for the rear of Parliament House, the largest project on the site in 90 years.
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23 December 2015
A 10 Point Plan for W Class Trams
The National Trust is calling on the State Government to implement a moratorium on the disposal of W Class trams until a plan can be developed to i…
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23 December 2015
Leura Maar volcanic complex
The National Trust has been fighting to preserve the Leura Maar since the 1970s; it is one of the largest tuff and maar volcanoes in Victoria, and …
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22 December 2015
Moratorium on Disposal of W Class Trams
UPDATE – The National Trust has successfully secured a moratorium on the disposal of W Class trams until appropriate guidelines have been developed…
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7 December 2015
Queen Vic Market planning controls set to be relaxed
The loss of height controls at the southern end of the site will allow development with unrestricted height over the sheds at the Franklin Street b…
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3 December 2015
No Terms of Reference for W Class Tram disposal
UPDATE – Under the Freedom of Information Act the National Trust has been informed that up to this date there have been no Terms of Reference for t…
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