HISTORICAL FACTS: Heritage victoria - The Untold Story

Steiglitz town boomed on gold in the 1850s, but had just 150 people by 1904

Gold discoveries in the 1850s transformed Steiglitz in Victoria, Australia, into a thriving mining settlement that attracted workers, businesses and families. The town became known for its rich quartz reefs, and its roads were reportedly paved with quartz containing visible gold specks. Steiglitz built hotels, shops, schools and other public…

The Times of India · Oct 25

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

Scientist Maisie Carr (nee Fawcett) started one of Australia's longest-running ecological experiments

One of Australia's longest-running ecological experiments, recently heritage listed, began with the "legendary" Maisie Carr (nee Fawcett), who had to learn to ride a horse to carry out her work, and became a friend and foe of local cattlemen in Victoria's high country.

ABC News · Dec 11, 2022

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