The Plight of Seymour Cottage
Last week we were alerted to an article published in the Star Weekly regarding the plight of Seymour Cottage, a significant 19th century gold rush-…
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Developers lodge permit with Heritage Victoria to convert Goods Shed and construct new hotel within Ballarat Railway Complex
The National Trust has objected to a heritage permit application for adaptive re-use and new works at the Ballarat Railway Complex. Overall, we do …
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Glen Eira Heritage Policy Review & Post War Heritage
The National Trust congratulates the City of Glen Eira for progressing a much needed review of the municipality’s existing heritage overlay areas, …
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Brighton’s iconic Dendy Street Beach threatened by overdevelopment
Brighton residents are fighting a proposal by Bayside City Council to replace the Surf Lifesaving Club on Dendy Street Beach with a new complex inc…
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West Gate Tunnel Project
Last month the National Trust made a submission to the West Gate Tunnel Project Environmental Effects Statement (EES) released by the Western Distr…
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Ballarat Railway Station redevelopment plans now on exhibition
Following the release of concept designs earlier this year for the Ballarat Railway Precinct redevelopment, developer Pellicano has now lodged plan…
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Momentum Builds Towards QVM Renewal
After months of speculation, Planning Minister Richard Wynne has announced the approval of planning controls in and around the Queen Victoria Marke…
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National Trust monitors substantial expansions proposed for Victoria Parade in Fitzroy
The National Trust has been approached by concerned members of the local community regarding two major developments proposed within the South Fitzr…
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UPDATE: Harry Seidler’s ‘Shell House’ added to the Victorian Heritage Register
After considering Heritage Victoria’s recommendation, submissions received, and after conducting a hearing, the Heritage Council has determined tha…
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National Trust Backs City of Port Phillip Call to Protect Social Heritage
In the wake of the recent demolition of the Greyhound Hotel in St Kilda, the National Trust has supported a motion by the City of Port Phillip to r…
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