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Total House, Russell Street Melbourne – a win – to be added to Victorian Heritage Register
Following the hearing before the Registrations Committee of the Heritage Council in February 2014, the Heritage Council has determined to add Total…
MORETotal House, 180 Russell Street, Melbourne
On 28 February we appeared with expert evidence from architectural historian Simon Reeves and with submissions presented by Susan Brennan SC, to th…
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100-year-old trees lopped in Daylesford
We were contacted last week by the Hepburn Advocate regarding the demolition of heritage trees at 37 Raglan St in Daylesford.
The property at 37…
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Former Hoyts Cinema Building, 140 Bourke Street, Melbourne
In November 2013, we nominated the former Hoyts Cinema Complex in Bourke Street for the Victorian Heritage Register. Designed by Sydney architect P…
MOREFrankston Amendment C63 – Significant Trees
We appeared at the Planning Panel earlier this year to support the Frankston City Council implement Planning Scheme Amendment C63 to protect more t…
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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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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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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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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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