Labassa Mansion
From mansion to flats, Labassa has survived with its Victorian era decoration intact
www.nationaltrust.org.auHere are the latest confirmed updates I can share about Labassa Mansion based on recent public reporting:
- A May 2026 feature from ABC News highlights Labassa’s rich social history, including its post-war refugee connections and later bohemian use, and notes ongoing public tours and the Labassa Lives project collecting personal stories. The piece emphasizes Labassa as a living archive rather than just a building, with volunteers and public access continuing to shape its narrative.[1]
- The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) page for Labassa remains current, noting ongoing public open days and tours, and outlines Labassa’s Victorian-era decoration and its survival into flats in the 1920s before preservation efforts in more recent decades. Upcoming open days are listed (e.g., mid-May and June 2026), with some cancellations noted for private events, reflecting a busy public access schedule.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull more precise dates for upcoming open days, or summarize Labassa’s architectural features and historical phases (1830s–present) with a timeline. I can also search for more recent announcements or visitor information from the National Trust or local Melbourne heritage sources. Would you like me to do that?