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The National Trust supports the City of Moonee Valley in their protection of significant trees
The National Trust opposes the removal of heritage trees at Newmarket Station in Flemington. These mature trees have heritage protection as part of…
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HAVE YOUR SAY: Proposed Metro Tunnel Project Station Entrance at Federation Square
Following the National Trust’s nomination of Federation Square to the Victorian Heritage Register, the Executive Director of Heritage Victoria has …
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City of Melbourne Councillors vote in support of QVM “People’s Panel”
On 7 August, City of Melbourne Councillors supported the adoption of a new model of consultation for the Queen Victoria Market renewal program, rec…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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