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7 August 2018
A history of Federation Square
Federation Square is located on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. The site of Federation Square at early colonial settlement was an open s…
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7 August 2018
Federation Square: Statement of Cultural Heritage Significance
On 25 July 2018, the Board of the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) resolved to classify Federation Square on the National Trust’s Register of…
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9 July 2018
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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14 May 2018
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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11 April 2018
Maribyrnong City Council commits to Significant Tree Register
In late March the City Development Special Committee of the Maribrynong City Council considered an agenda item regarding the implementation of a Si…
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6 April 2018
Historic Epsom Primary School building demolition
We were greatly saddened yesterday to hear of the demolition of a historical Epsom Primary School building. The reasoning behind the buildings demo…
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11 March 2018
Response to Macedon Ranges Localised Planning Statement
We recently made a submission regarding the Macedon Ranges Localised Planning Statement. Localised Planning Statements (LPS) are State Government p…
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20 February 2018
Domain Parkland & Memorial Precinct added to the National Heritage List
One of Australia’s most intact government domains and environs, including landmarks such as Government House, the Domain Parklands, the Shrine of R…
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8 December 2017
National Trust CEO demands action on Chalet
In response to a Government announcement of $200,000 for a “Mount Buffalo Business Case Assessment and Activation”, National Trust CEO Simon Ambros…
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29 November 2017
HAVE YOUR SAY: Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project
Draft Development Plans, Draft Early Works Plan and Heritage Permits for the Metro Tunnel Project are now available for public comment. Feedback wi…
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