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Historic community landmarks saved from demolition by ordinary Australians

Volunteers across Australia are pushing to preserve historic landmarks in their towns.


Community members in regional and urban areas are fundraising, petitioning and enlisting advocacy groups like the National Trusts of Australia to persuade councils to save historic buildings.

Felicity Watson, the executive manager of the Victorian branch of the National Trust, says communities in her state are preserving about 100 historic buildings every year.

"What we find is there are so many competing demands for ratepayers' funds in council areas that it's really up to the community to have a strong voice to put their heritage first," she said.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-23/australians-saving-their-own-historical-landmarks/12059604A small church stands surrounded by sand and clear blue skies.

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