From the Archive: Como Avenue Gates Restoration, Como
August 12, 2020
Restoration of the Como Avenue entry gates at Como was undertaken in 2018 funded by the 2017 Annual Appeal. Wrought Iron Renovat…
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Heritage Housing Solutions: National Trust Nominates to the State Design Book
Feature Image: Former T.B. Guest & Co. Biscuit Factory converted to apartments
As Victoria grapples with increasing housing demand, the Victoria…
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Maldon unearths more than history during the Heritage Festival
Feature Image: Court session for Lihou with magistrate and prosecutor, ‘shopkeepers’ in background. Credit: Michelle Dorian
Australian Heritage Fe…
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From the Archive: Barwon Park Shearing Shed Restoration
August 12, 2020
Prepared by Samantha Westbrooke, National Trust Conservation Architect
The Barwon Park Shearing Shed is located to the north…
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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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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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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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