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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.


Revealing Hidden Histories to Shape the Future of Local Heritage
Step closer, look deeper. What heritage stories lie within the bricks and mortar of our suburbs, streets, and homes? Too often, heritage is seen as static and frozen in time, and yet it is ever progressing and dynamic, with a rich tapestry of concealed histories below the surface. Let us examine the evolving lenses through which we have conserved our local heritage. The conservation of local heritage can be divided into three distinct historical periods: proto protections (19
Jun 24, 20254 min read


Submission to the Inquiry into Victoria Planning Provisions amendments VC257, VC267 and VC274
Heritage Workshop contributes to the Inquiry into Victoria Planning Provisions.
Jun 2, 20254 min read


Re-Thinking Heritage and Housing in Carlton and Fitzroy: The Walking Tour
Reflecting on Carlton and Fitzroy's diverse heritage, from high-rise social housing to creative warehouse conversions, we can reimagine heritage practices.
May 23, 20254 min read


Fed Square and Advertising: Finding the Right Balance
How do heritage places manage advertising? James Lesh on recent debates at Fed Square.
May 20, 20252 min read


Open House Melbourne: Challenging Heritage or Heritage Challenges?: A Panel Conversation
Amid a housing and climate crisis and in light of evolving social values, how can heritage adapt to contemporary challenges while safeguarding what we love about Melbourne?
May 20, 20252 min read


Protecting Local Heritage: A Historian's Perspective
In the current planning, social and cultural climate, heritage needs to evolve. Let's look to history for guidance.
Apr 30, 20253 min read
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