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Practical guides, policy updates, and expert commentary on the changing world of heritage. Essential reading for property owners, architects, and planners.


How Regional Councils Can Use the New Legacy Heritage Study Toolkit
The Victorian Government has released the Legacy Heritage Study Toolkit. Here is how it streamlines procurement and project delivery for rural and regional councils updating their heritage frameworks.
2 days ago3 min read


Beyond Compliance: Why Collaborative Heritage Advisory Delivers Better Project Outcomes
A modern heritage consultant does more than enforce statutory constraints; they partner with you to problem-solve. Learn how a collaborative advisory approach unlocks project value and secures planning approvals in Victoria.
Sep 302 min read


Why We Conserve Heritage: Creating Real Value in the Built Environment
When embarking on a property adaptation or a major commercial development, owners and developers frequently ask: why do we conserve heritage? While it is easy to view heritage protections as just another compliance hurdle, the reality is far more compelling. Heritage places matter because they provide a vital sense of continuity in a rapidly changing world. They anchor our civic and individual identities, serving as tangible links to our shared memory and history. They provid
Sep 233 min read


Analysing the Economic Assumptions in the Productivity Commission's Housing Report
An analysis of the Productivity Commission’s interim housing report, examining how its proposed heritage reforms rely on weak economic assumptions and limited data.
Sep 129 min read


Beyond the 84,000 Headline: The Missing Metrics in Sydney’s Heritage vs. Housing Report
A new report claims removing Heritage Conservation Areas (HCAs) could unlock over 84,000 new dwellings in Sydney. We break down the methodology, exploring the missing metrics around embodied carbon, demographic realities, and values-based planning.
Sep 95 min read


Heritage Principles on the World Stage: the UNESCO World Heritage seminar in Korea
Dr James Lesh presented at an international seminar during the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan, sharing expert commentary on global conservation principles.
Sep 23 min read
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