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Round 6 successful grants announced

Successful projects funded through Round 6 of the Living Heritage Program (2021 - 22) have been announced. Round 6 will provide $2.36 million in funding.

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Living Heritage Program – Round 6 successful projects announced

Successful Projects in Round 6 of Heritage Victoria’s Living Heritage Program have been announced.

Revisions to Heritage Victoria’s guiding principles

Learn more about changes to Heritage Victoria’s Guiding Principles for Changes Proposed to Places in the Victorian Heritage Register.

Doll’s House: From dilapidated to delightful

The Doll’s House at Heide Museum of Modern Art has been reborn with the help of a $60,000 Living Heritage Grant.

Victoria’s golden histories and the mother lode of resources

Victoria’s rich history in gold mining shaped our state in the 19th century. Now, a rich resource on our gold mining history is available to...

UNESCO’s World Heritage forum

Spotlight on the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens at UNESCO’s World Heritage forum.

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New policy and guidance for heritage consultants

Access new 2021 guidance on Heritage Impact Statements, and Reasonable or Economic Use.

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‘Flush’ with history

Catering to No 1’s and No 2’s since 1859.

Lesbians are lovely

Lesbians are lovely

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