Unions to announce green ban in bid to protect Melbourne’s John Curtin hotel
by Benita Kolovos from World news | The Guardian on (#5YNKG)
Group of unions step up campaign to protect historic pub popular with leaders of Australia's labour movement
A group of construction unions are set to announce a green ban as part of efforts to protect the historic John Curtin Hotel in Melbourne from redevelopment.
The 150-year-old venue, named after wartime Labor prime minister, John Curtin, was recently bought by an overseas-based investor and developer.
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