Campaigns
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The Trust has been lobbying for the preservation of Victoria's heritage since 1956. Advocacy is a major priority for the Trust. As the largest community based heritage organisation in Victoria, the National Trust is the lead body that can launch campaigns to protect heritage places from threats to their significance. Our major campaigns are below. For other issues visit our advocacy page. |
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Supreme Court decision ends our legal campaign, however... |
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Latest: November 2011 The Windsor Hotel owners have received approval for their modified design of the corner element in order to comply with Heritage Council ruling on height of corner building. The design of the imposing 27 storey tower to be constructed on the to-be-demolished rear section will however remain unchanged. |
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What has become of our historic pubs? |
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We believe that we are seeing a trend of deterioration amongst our watering holes. Pubs form an important part of our socio-cultural history and identity, making their abandonment even more profound. We are seeking demolished, unsympathetically re-used or simply unloved pubs. More... |
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Success! The removal of mature trees and creation of roundabout at has been rejected by Planning Minister Matthew Guy |
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On Australia Day 2012, Minister Guy announced the Avenue would be saved from the construction of the roundabout and removal of mature elms. After actively campaigning for more than two years with the local community Avenue Preservation Group Inc. we are thrilled with this outcome, and congratulate Minister Guy and the State Government on its decision. |
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A number of developments threaten Melbourne's CBD heritage |
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Together with Melbourne Heritage Action, we decry the demolition in Russell Street of the Scots Church Hall (1928), Victoria Carpark (1938) and a four storey warehouse (1910). Demolition, approved in 2007, is finally underway to allow construction of a 50m tower development, with principal tenant Westpac. The carpark was the first multi-storey carpark in Victoria and amongst the earliest in Australia. The good news is the City of Melbourne's Central City Heritage Review recommending 99 additional places for heritage protection is proceeding. More... |
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A better future for W Class Trams? |
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Our campaigning with Bill McHarg during the 2010 state election succeeded in drawing promises for a more secure future for the W Class Trams in Melbourne. $8 million was subsequently committed in the 2011-2012 State budget. Transport Minister Terry Mulder said "This Budget funding will provide for maintenance and restoration of Melbourne’s W-Class tram fleet and trial a limited return of trams that are currently out of service to the fleet." |
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Ongoing preservation initiatives |
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Launched in 1868, the Cerberus is the only remaining breastwork monitor class warship left in the world. The Cerberus is one of the most historically important naval vesels in existence, with world-wide significance in the development of naval architecture and the conduct of naval warfare. A digital survey and design for stabilisation works to the vessel is being funded by the Commonwealth's National Heritage Investment Initiative. More... |
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101 years old...but a tale of neglect behind the façade |
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Alpine grazing precedent threatens all National Parks |
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The Victorian Government’s so called ‘scientific trial’ of cattle grazing in the Alpine National Park could set a precedent that would open the gate for cattle grazing and other damaging activities in National Parks around the country, environment and heritage groups have warned. |
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Opportunity to restore lost gardens |
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With the pending relocation of the ABC studios located next to Rippon Lea Estate comes an opportunity to restore part of the gardens lost in the 1950s, and to provide much needed parking and perhaps a visitors centre. |
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CSIRO selling site for housing |
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The Trust, together with Friends of Highett Grassy Woodland are advocating the preservation of an environmentally and historically significant 3 hectare of land, known as the Highett Grassy Woodland, for the benefit of the community and the environment. The entire CSIRO site is in the process of being sold through a Federal Government process. |