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Parliamentary Inquiry into heritage protections put on hold
Image: Simona Sergi via Unsplash
In March, the National Trust was notified that the Legislative Council’s Environment and Planning Committee has…
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National Trust supports campaign to save the Curtin Hotel
Feature image: Save the Curtain Hotel by Sam Wallman
Statement from National Trust Chief Executive Officer, Simon Ambrose
The National Trust …
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Sunshine Technical School Buildings Saved
Sunshine Technical School (Source: National Trust of Australia, Victoria)
The National Trust is thrilled by news that significant buildings …
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Have Your Say: World Heritage Carlton Gardens and Exhibition Reserve Master Plans
The Draft Carlton Gardens and Exhibition Reserve Master Plans are now open for community feedback.
The Carlton Gardens Master Plan consider…
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Protecting Aboriginal Cultural Heritage: Recommendations for Reform
In recent years there has been an increase in media attention and public outrage over the lack of protection for Aboriginal Cultural Heritage acros…
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Planning Panel disagrees with Glen Eira Council’s decision to abandon heritage protection
Featured image: St John’s Bentleigh Anglican Church (Source: St John’s Bentleigh Anglican Church)
An independent Planning Panel has strongly rec…
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National Trust strongly objects to proposed demolition of Sunshine Technical School
The National Trust has written to the Hon. James Merlino MP, Minister for Education, requesting his urgent intervention in the proposed demolition …
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Victorian Built Environment Climate Change Action Plan – Where’s the Action?
The Victorian Government recently sought feedback on the Built Environment Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan, which aims to set a foundation fo…
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Have Your Say: World Heritage Environs Strategy Plan
The Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens (REB&CG) World Heritage Management Plan has reached the next stage in its development, with the…
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The Heritage of Smell: Former Kraft Vegemite Factory, Fishermans Bend
Last week the National Trust wrote to the City of Melbourne in strong support of Planning Scheme Amendment C394, which proposes to implement the Fi…
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