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The National Trust objects to the proposed removal of external paint and tree controls in the Yarra Ranges
The National Trust has appeared at a Planning Panel this past week objecting to a Planning Scheme Amendment that proposes to weaken heritage contro…
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Melbourne Council Courts Controversy with QVM Plan
Queen Victoria Market is set to dominate tonight’s City of Melbourne Council meeting, with three items on the agenda, including a confidential item…
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Have Your Say: Heritage Assessment Survey for The London Hotel
In response to significant community outrage over the demolition of the much loved London Hotel at 92 Beach Street Port Melbourne (read more about …
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Heritage Victoria Approves Pentridge Tower
In news just to hand, Heritage Victoria has given the green light to a controversial 8-storey tower at 11 Urquhart Street, Coburg. The permit, incl…
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Melbourne Metro Rail Project
The Trust has responded the the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) released by the Melbourne Metro Rail Authority (MMRA).
The EES proposes a …
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Iconic view saved
We’re skipping with joy over our recent win at VCAT. The National Trust lodged an objection to a permit application to a new apartment tower next …
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News of alleged demolition of Lalor House spreads like wildfire
A brief letter to the editor published in The Age this morning was all it took to capture local media attention and wide-spread public interest in …
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The Trust objects to proposed additions to post-war residential property in Parkville: Saunders House
The Trust has objected to proposed additions to a 1960’s Brutalist house in Parkville, known by the Trust as Saunders House. Here is a copy of the …
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Camperdown Botanic Gardens & Arboretum
The National Trust is supporting the decision of the Executive Director, Heritage Victoria, to refuse a permit for the construction of six cabins, …
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Heritage Protection in the City of Maroondah
After being approached by members of the Ringwood & District Historical Society and the Jubilee Park Residents Heritage Groups (JPRHG), the Trust h…
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