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Feature Image: Buildings and trees frame a distant city view. Credit: Johan Mouchet. Source: unsplash. The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has issued a detailed Position and Recommendations Statement on the Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Bill 2025, which represents the most comprehensive revision of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 since its incept...
The newly reimagined Tasma Terrace opened its doors on October 30 2025. Terrace 8 now houses a gallery giving visitors access to the costume collection, while the Tasma shop in Terrace 6 blends heritage and contemporary design, showcasing highlights from VAULT and the Vintage Clothing Sale. Terrace 2 has been revitalised as a library. As part of the transformation that has reest...
Earlier this month, Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny introduced the Planning Amendment (Better Decisions Made Faster) Bill 2025 to the Victorian Parliament. This represents the largest and most comprehensive revision of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 since its inception, following the State Government’s 2023 commitment to review and rewrite the Act. The National Tr...
Feature Image: Streetscape Render of Proposed Development at 43 Mackenzie St, Melbourne in front of the Alumni Courtyard. Source: METIER Earlier this month, we lodged an objection to a Ministerial Permit application for a 35-storey tower at 43 Mackenzie Street, Melbourne. While the National Trust supports well-designed higher-density living in central Melbourne, the scale and de...
In August 2025, the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) invited feedback from heritage and planning scheme stakeholders on draft Local Heritage Criteria and Threshold Guidelines (draft guidelines). The National Trust commends the initiative of DTP for drafting the Guidelines—a significant milestone for local heritage understanding and protection across Victoria. These gu...
