The Latest Breaking News from Heritage Victoria

Caretaker’s 22-year stay sparks ownership battle over Frederick McCubbin’s former home

Fontainebleau, a former residence of the renowned artist Frederick McCubbin, finds itself at the center of a contentious legal battle over its ownership. This neglected property is co-owned by five individuals, while Trevor Hoare, the caretaker for the past 22 years, seeks to claim adverse possession. With the Supreme Court…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Buried treasure and the sands of time: shipwreck found on Victorian beach may have lain unseen for a century

Only half of the 660 known wrecks in the state have ever been found, so the discovery of a timber vessel poking out of the sand is exciting archaeologists and locals alike

The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2025

Dezi Freeman may be hiding in any one of hundreds of mineshafts near Porepunkah, local guide says

Alleged killer of two police officers could be hiding underground to evade detection by thermal imaging-equipped helicopters, expert says

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2025

John Curtin hotel’s survival hopes buoyed by Victorian heritage win

Pub with links to Bob Hawke recommended for heritage register in ‘vital step’ towards saving it from redevelopment

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2022

Perfumer launches Eau D'ometer in response to ABC Radio Melbourne challenge to bottle the city

Melbourne once smelt so bad a sailor's nose could detect it kilometres out to sea. Now a perfumer has responded to a "left-field" challenge to bottle its modern-day smells.

ABC News · Jul 21, 2022

Mid-century architect's former home auctioned after 30-year battle over heritage listing

A mid-century home designed by renowned architect Robin Boyd has gone under the hammer in Melbourne, bringing to an end a decades-long battle between its owners and Heritage Victoria.

ABC News · Jun 28, 2022