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100-year old World War I Rest Home Under Threat
A significant and unique reminder of Melbourne’s World War I history is currently under threat, with an aged-care operator seeking a permit for the…
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Views of Skipping Girl under threat
A new 9-storey apartment building is proposed at 647-649 Victoria Street Abbotsford. The site is on the north-east corner of the Burnley & Victoria…
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Whitehorse Amendment C172
On 15-16 March 2016, the National Trust appeared at the panel hearing for Whitehorse Planning Scheme Amendment C172.
The City of Whitehorse are …
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The Trust supports Wangaratta Planning Scheme Amendment C70
The Trust has sent a letter in support of Planning Scheme Amendment C70, prepared by the Rural City of Wangaratta. (more…)
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Objection to extension of scoria quarry at base of Mt Leura, Camperdown
The National Trust has objected to the proposed extension of the scoria quarry at the base of Mt Leura, Camperdown.
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Palace Theatre should be saved, despite damage, says Prof. Davison
Read The Age‘s summary of the first two days of this week’s VCAT hearing:
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/melbournes-palace-theatre-should-be-sa…
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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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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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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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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