Heritage
The modern milk bar: An Australian world first is finally recognised
The milk bar was often thought to be an American idea. That’s finally been corrected with a little sour milk over delays.
- by Julie Power
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Copper topper showstopper? The plan for one of Brisbane’s oldest homes
It was home to Captain Henry O’Reilly in the 1860s, then became a convent. Now, Toonarbin is set for a modern makeover featuring a new entrance and balconies.
- by Sean Parnell
Pakenham locals craving light relief in fight over decorative street lamps
Residents of an outer suburban estate are fighting to save a series of expensive decorative lamp posts inspired by the Paris end of Collins Street.
- by Adam Carey
The postwar homes in Bayside at the centre of a heritage fight
Some residents are concerned that modernist mid-century homes will be at risk of demolition if councillors spurn a heritage protection push.
- by Cara Waters
After eight years, Darling Harbour carousel reopens
The carousel is one of the two oldest in Australia, having been imported by ship from England in 1894.
- by Mary Ward
This Sydney landmark is in line for World Heritage status. An apartment plan puts that at risk
A developer is pushing to raise building heights to 22 storeys near the Parramatta Female Factory, which residents have fought hard to protect.
- by Megan Gorrey
Residents win the right to renovate their WWII-era homes
The Brisbane City Council has changed its mind over proposed stringent heritage protections at Moorooka.
- by Tony Moore
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History
Ray of hope for beach shack owners in the Royal National Park
The beach communities at Little Garie, Era and Burning Palms in Australia’s oldest national park are heritage listed. Their licences expire in March 2027, and the government is yet to decide what happens after that.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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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
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