Heritage
Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ stood for 260 years. Now it’s a pile of rubble
Two weeks after the sale of the historic Crooked House pub to a private company was announced, it was gutted by fire. Locals now want it rebuilt brick by brick.
- by Lucy Cormack
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‘We are stuck’: The NSW vineyards caught in a catch-22
Some of Australia’s historic vineyards are under threat from mining and residential development, but can’t become heritage listed due to conflicting regulations.
- by Linda Morris
WA government says heritage law decision imminent
The WA government says a final decision about changes to its controversial cultural heritage laws will be made soon, amid reports it plans to dump the month-old legislation.
- by Aaron Bunch
Does Paddington need another dress shop? Not if it means losing a pub
Plans to transform The Village Inn in Paddington into a clothes shop have prompted opposition from residents and a prominent property developer.
- by Andrew Taylor
These restrooms are a ‘social meeting place’ – and they’re up for heritage listing
Locals and visitors love this regional facility. But things have changed since the early days, when husbands could be found at the pub, not changing nappies.
- by Carolyn Webb
Nine out of 10 NSW heritage sites lack a condition rating
A damning audit found Heritage NSW had taken between three months and 17 years to assess properties for protection, and its records were inadequate for 90 per cent of the properties under its care.
- by Linda Morris
Next steps for controversial $89m North Sydney pool redevelopment
The historic pool in Milsons Point is expected to reopen in April 2024 – about 18 months behind schedule and $30 million-plus over budget.
- by Megan Gorrey
What’s the quirkiest thing on Victoria’s heritage register?
Public toilets, a mural, a water tower and a McDonald’s all make the oddball list. Have your say.
- by Najma Sambul
Opinion
Opinion
We must protect Melbourne’s 20th-century heritage – here’s how to do it right
The previous century was an extraordinary era of design and architecture, but community buy-in is crucial to preserving its legacy.
- by James Lesh
Historic church site sold to overseas investor
A large landholding owned by the Uniting Church of Australia that includes the heritage-listed Mark the Evangelist church has been sold to an offshore investor.
- by Nicole Lindsay
WWII dry dock denied heritage protection, paving way for burial
A last-minute ditch to save a World War II dry dock appears to have failed, after the Queensland Heritage Council knocked back a bid to add it to the state’s protection register.
- by Cameron Atfield