National Trust supports increased Heritage Overlay Protection for Mornington Peninsula
In June we made a submission in support for Amendment C214 which proposes heritage overlay protection for 53 new individual heritage places and 1 n…
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National Trust objects to demolition of historic Newport Masonic Hall
The National Trust has objected to the proposed demolition of a historic Masonic Hall, a prominent landmark on Melbourne Road in Newport. The curre…
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National Trust calls for Banyule Council to seek interim protection for Mary Immaculate Church, Ivanhoe
The National Trust has called on the City of Banyule to urgently apply to the Minister for Planning for an interim heritage overlay for Mary Immacu…
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National Trust opposes application to relocate rare gold rush building in Fitzroy North
In June, the National Trust objected to a Heritage Victoria permit application for the relocation of the Porter Prefabricated Iron Store, located o…
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National Trust supports new heritage controls for Southbank
In June we prepared a submission in support of Planning Scheme Amendment C305 prepared by the City of Melbourne which proposes changes to the City …
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National Trust successfully nominates Inge King’s iconic sculpture Forward Surge to the State Heritage Register
The Heritage Council of Victoria has announced the inclusion of Inge King’s Forward Surge at the Melbourne Arts Centre—one of Melbourne’s most belo…
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Position statement on Beech Trees, Burnham Beeches, Sherbrooke
From a heritage perspective, the National Trust believes the current proposal for the redevelopment of Burnham Beeches strikes a balance between th…
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Heritage Victoria recommends Festival Hall for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register
Heritage Victoria has recommended that Festival Hall be added to the Victorian Heritage Register based on its historical and social significance as…
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National Trust welcomes Council decision to revisit Queen Victoria Market Renewal Plans
On Tuesday 15 May, City of Melbourne councillors will vote on a recommendation to accept Heritage Victoria’s recent permit refusal for the partial …
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Support for River Red Gum tree protection in Whittlesea
The City of Whittlesea this month exhibited an amendment to strengthen their River Red Gum Protection Policy. Amendment C221 amends the existing Ri…
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