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History
Mystery surrounding treasures from Sydney shipwreck may finally be solved
Items recovered from the wreck including figurines of baby birds have survived the plundering of treasure hunters.
- by Tim Barlass
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Theatre operators spruik ‘win’ in insurance drama despite falling $18m short
The Marriner Group sought $20.4 million in insurance due to the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on its Melbourne theatres. A Supreme Court judge had the final say.
- by David Estcourt and Kishor Napier-Raman
‘Forced from their homes’: Inner city threatened by luxury apartment developers
Federal Teal MP Allegra Spender wants stronger heritage protections in Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay to stop developers knocking down ageing residential blocks for luxury apartments.
- by Andrew Taylor
The housing marvels that came to Sydney’s northern beaches and defied the McMansions
The Northern Beaches Council has called on the public to submit examples of mid-century modern architecture they want to see saved.
- by Julie Power
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Aviation
Two photos, taken from same spot – but 120 years between them
The first image, taken from a balloon, is believed to be the first elevated panorama of Sydney.
- by Tim Barlass
Melbourne council rejects heritage plan for ‘ugly duckling’ South Yarra apartment
Even the owners did not want to protect the “six-pack flats” on Walsh Street called “Motstone”. A last-minute amendment on Tuesday night granted their wish.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Derelict and trashed: The Sydney building that has a date with the wrecking ball
Glebe’s abandoned court is slipping further into disrepair before it is demolished for apartments. That hasn’t stopped trespassers from flocking to the site.
- by Megan Gorrey
Residents oppose heritage listing for their ‘ugly duckling’ apartment block
The owners of a block of walk-up flats in South Yarra are angry that their 1960s, “poorly built” block is close to getting heritage status.
- by Sophie Aubrey
‘Eastern suburbs bias’: Fight to protect heritage sites in the west, too
A council in Melbourne’s west will fight a Heritage Victoria move to knock back a state heritage nomination for two 80-year-old buildings crucial to Victoria’s industrial history.
- by Najma Sambul
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Planning
Revealed: How Sydney’s housing push will be watered down
A “policy refinement paper” obtained by the Herald reveals several land zones will be excluded from the forthcoming low- and mid-rise housing policy, among other concessions to local councils.
- by Michael Koziol
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Development
This man’s castle is his home, and an airport is ruining the serenity
Just like the plot of the beloved Australian movie The Castle, a lovingly built family home is under threat from encroaching development.
- by Julie Power
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