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National Trust Submits on Infrastructure Tree Clearances
The National Trust is concerned by widespread tree removals occurring as part of Victoria’s major infrastructure projects.
For many years we ha…
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Heritage Misused to Justify Tree Removal at Mount Macedon Cross
The National Trust is concerned by a misrepresentation of the Victorian Heritage Register listing for the Mount Macedon War Memorial Cross to justi…
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National Trust Advocates to Protect Our Grasslands
Across Victoria, small and often overlooked pockets of native vegetation are under increasing threat. While each loss may seem minor in isolation, …
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Mooramong Fire Recovery
On January 9th, 2026, a fast moving grassfire started near Streatham, and soon impacted nearby residents, farms and the town of Skipton. Mooramong,…
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*Updated: 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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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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Why our Green Wedge Zones need protection
The National Trust has seen a concerning (but not unexpected) increase in planning permit applications for development projects that do not align w…
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Have Your Say: World Heritage Carlton Gardens and Exhibition Reserve Master Plans
The Draft Carlton Gardens and Exhibition Reserve Master Plans are now open for community feedback.
The Carlton Gardens Master Plan consider…
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Protecting Aboriginal Cultural Heritage: Recommendations for Reform
In recent years there has been an increase in media attention and public outrage over the lack of protection for Aboriginal Cultural Heritage acros…
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Yarra River Protections Made Permanent
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The Victorian Government has announced the Yarra River Planning Controls are now permanent.
Amendment VC197 delivers permanent…
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