Early Works for Melbourne Metro Rail Project begin at St Kilda Road
UPDATE: Early works are now underway at St Kilda Road in preparation for the construction of Domain Station, one of five new station proposed as pa…
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Impact Investment Group’s plans for the Former Younghusband Wool Stores Complex in Kensington
In April, National Trust Advocacy Team attended community engagement workshops and walking tour of the former Younghusband Wool Stores Complex in K…
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City of Melbourne Heritage Policy Review
The City of Melbourne have progressed a much-needed Planning Scheme Amendment to review and update the heritage policies and gradings that guide th…
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State Government agrees to purchase Former Repatriation Clinic to house the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum
After a four year battle, the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) have successfully lobbied the State Government to purchase the forme…
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The Heritage Council grants Interim Protection Order for the Morwell Power Station & Briquette Factory
Following intense community pressure to assess the historical value of the Morwell Power Station and Briquette Factory (operational 1956-2014), the…
MOREHarry Seidler’s ‘Shell House’ considered for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register
The National Trust has appeared at a Heritage Council Registration Hearing supporting the inclusion of ‘Shell House’, located at 1 Spring Street Me…
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Heritage Victoria grants permit for Richmond Maltings redevelopment
In a landmark decision for Melbourne’s heritage, Heritage Victoria has issued a permit to Caydon Property Group for the redevelopment of the Richmo…
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Barwon Water Ovoid Sewer Aqueduct Park Proposal
Last week the National Trust made a submission to Barwon Water regarding a proposal to establish a 66-hectare park around the heritage-listed Barwo…
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Former Red Cross Rest Home in Caulfield added to Victorian Heritage Register after 2-year campaign
Back in 2015, the National Trust became aware of a permit application that proposed the complete demolition of a former Red Cross Rest Home in the …
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Chalet maintenance program well underway as a new ‘Vision’ for Mt Buffalo is revealed
To read our blog from November 2016 on the ‘story so far’, and for further background to the items discussed below, please click here.
As outli…
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