Heritage conservation has been blamed for making the housing crisis worse by standing in the way of new, higher-density housing. But protecting heritage and increasing housing should be complementary objectives.

Adopting new perspectives won’t only preserve our historic buildings and places by enabling us to shape them for today’s needs. It will also mean urban heritage can contribute to cities becoming more socially, economically and environmentally sustainable.

The New South Wales government has released a discussion paper expressing its ambition to review and “modernise” the Heritage Act (1977).

If communities dont understand and support local heritage protections, perhaps thats a reflection on how the system works.

James Lesh wins award with Citizens for Melbourne for Our City, Our Square campaign from Australian Institute of Architects.

Social value and people-centred heritage has evolved to become more central to conservation practice.

Jack Mundey, who has died at the age of 90, was a pioneer of the Australian heritage movement.

Federation Square in Melbourne has been listed on the Victorian state heritage register just 17 years after its completion.

Heritage principles do not recommend rebuilding demolished buildings like the Corkman pub.

An exploration of how and why Fed Square could be heritage listed.

In the 1960s-70s, the so-called 'trendies' changed how we think about inner suburban Australian heritage.

Sydney’s lockout laws, as well as current and proposed restrictions in other Australian cities including Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Newcastle, are perhaps more about regulating people’s behaviours in cities than about liquor licensing.