Design Fast Tracks, Planning Scheme Amendments, and What It Means for Heritage
Feature Image: Map of Victoria. Source: Department of Transport & Planning
It’s been a big month for planning in Victoria, and the National Trus…
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From the Archive: Como Living Heritage Grant Works
July 30, 2020
Summary of Works
By Samantha Westbrooke, Conservation Architect
Como House & Garden is included on the Victorian Heritage Regis…
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Preserving the See Yup Society Temple
The See Yup Society Temple, a cornerstone of Victoria’s cultural heritage, is embarking on a significant conservation journey to secure its future …
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Public Art is Heritage?
Did you know the National Trust has a Public Art Committee? Established in 1991, this committee of experts has been working diligently behind the s…
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Traditional Trades Exposition
Over 230 people including heritage professionals, tradespeople, custodians, students and more joined 15 exhibitors to celebrate and discuss traditi…
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From the Archive: Captain John Mills Cottage Restoration
August 12, 2020
Captain John Mills Cottage is a timber cottage in Port Fairy, constructed in stages between c1841 and 1856 and bluestone stables…
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Challenging Higher Insurance Premiums for Heritage-Listed Properties
Owners of heritage listed property are custodians of valuable community assets, which contribute to sense of place and identity for the places in w…
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The Mount Fatigue Giant (Mountain Ash) crowned Victorian Tree of the Year 2024
2024 Victorian Tree of the Year – Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnans). Credit: Tricky Tree Works
The Mount Fatigue Giant, a Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus…
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TIMBY – Thoughtfully in my back yard
A case for more thoughtful development
The current battle between NIMBYs (Not in My Back Yard) and YIMBY’s (Yes in My Back Yard) is pitting reten…
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Myth Busting Heritage: “Heritage is about more than a history lesson”
The National Trust has called upon the State Government to meaningfully include heritage considerations in the new Plan for Victoria.
“Heritage …
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