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Heritage reviews for Carlton and Punt Road Oval endorsed
City of Melbourne councilors voted unanimously in favour of the Carlton Heritage Review and the Punt Road Oval Heritage Review at the Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting on April 4.
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Historic church unveils new crown spire, after a 40-year wait
A Parkville church built in 1898 has been given a new lease on life with a new crown spire installed to replace the previous spire that was destroyed in a storm some 40 years ago.
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Brutal decision awaits for “significant” Carlton car park
Public opinion continues to be divided over whether a car park in Carlton, known for its 1970s Brutalist architecture, should be heritage listed.
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The Curtin saved! New owners enter 10-year lease with operators
Carton’s historic John Curtin Hotel has been thrown a huge lifeline with the pub’s management signing a 10-year lease just days before they were set to close their doors.
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Heritage protection in Carlton edges a step closer
New heritage protection for a number of Carlton buildings is a step closer, after the City of Melbourne considered submissions from local groups and institutions as part of its Carlton Heritage Review.
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Historic Curtin Hotel up for state heritage protection in “landmark decision”
Carlton’s historic The Curtin Hotel is a step closer in being saved from the developer’s wrecking ball after the building was recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register.
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“Heritage is ignored”: Growing concerns for Melbourne General Cemetery’s “barren” state
Community members are calling on the state government to provide urgent support to protect Melbourne General Cemetery’s heritage, as the cemetery’s trustee pledges to “invest in planting and amenity”.
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The Sisters sharing the history of Mary MacKillop and leaving a legacy
As Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre approaches its quarterly Open Day on August 6, the Sisters of Saint Joseph at the centre are working hard to share the story of Australia’s first saint Mary MacKillop.
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“More than a façade”: residents rally to protect Parkville’s heritage
At the time of publishing, the City of Melbourne had already received more than 140 objections from Parkville residents who have united against a proposal to demolish one of the few remaining historic commercial properties in their heritage precinct.
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Hope remains to protect heritage values of the Royal Exhibition Building
The threat of developments encroaching the areas of the UNESCO world heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and surrounding Carlton Gardens is real, according to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV).
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