Melbourne’s only world heritage-listed site is being left to deteriorate
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Melbourne’s only world heritage-listed site is being left to deteriorate

One of the state’s most historically significant buildings is in a state of disrepair after its government funding was slashed.

  • byCara Waters

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Pollies derided this relic. Sydney Biennale is resurrecting it

Pollies derided this relic. Sydney Biennale is resurrecting it

The biennale has mastered the art of reviving the city’s neglected pockets. Next up:White Bay Power Station.

  • byBrook Turner
Stormy waters ahead for Sydney tall ship on 150th birthday
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Stormy waters ahead for Sydney tall ship on 150th birthday

Celebrations for the James Craig came after the death last week of the ship’s principal benefactor. A new financial lifeline is needed if it is to stay afloat.

  • byTim Barlass
Forty-four years on,this Sydney icon is getting recognised

Forty-four years on,this Sydney icon is getting recognised

The gates,which stand at the northern and southern ends of the Dixon Street precinct,were built in 1980.

  • byMary Ward
Special administrator clears Bunurong sites officer

Special administrator clears Bunurong sites officer

An independent review of a former cultural heritage manager found no evidence of any criminal conduct.

  • byJack Latimore
Central Pier tenants settle $42 million legal stoush with government

Central Pier tenants settle $42 million legal stoush with government

Docklands businesses took Development Victoria to court in 2019 after the historic pier was subject to an emergency evacuation due to safety concerns.

  • byCara Waters
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Uproar as Egypt starts rebuilding Giza pyramid with new granite blocks

Uproar as Egypt starts rebuilding Giza pyramid with new granite blocks

The project aims to restore the Pyramid of Menkaure,the smallest of the three pyramids at Giza,to its original glory over a three-year period.

  • byMagdy Samaan
We bought in Balmain when it was affordable. Rezoning won’t turn back the clock

We bought in Balmain when it was affordable. Rezoning won’t turn back the clock

Careless rezoning will do little to solve Sydney’s housing affordability crisis. But I think I know what will.

  • byGeraldine Brooks
Concrete chunks weighing 60kg could fall off Forum Theatre:report

Concrete chunks weighing 60kg could fall off Forum Theatre:report

Heritage Victoria has issued Marriner Group,which purchased the historic theatre in 1996,a show cause notice noting concerns about the crumbling facade.

  • byRachael Dexter
Heritage can be part of Sydney’s housing solution
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Heritage can be part of Sydney’s housing solution

The constant rallying cry for increased density ignores the fact that the most densely populated Australian suburbs are almost all dominated by heritage conservation areas.

  • byDavid Burdon
These South Coast cabins have been an off-grid escape for decades. The state government wants to demolish them

These South Coast cabins have been an off-grid escape for decades. The state government wants to demolish them

Don Hearn’s rough and ready bush cabins have been popular among surfers and holidaymakers for generations,but the Department of Planning says they do not meet current building standards.

  • byCatherine Naylor