A Melbourne house featured in cult Australian film The Castle won’t be protected by a permanent heritage order.
Moonee Valley City councillors rejected the heritage protection bid at a council meeting on Tuesday night, five votes to four.
“Its connections with the film The Castle are the foremost aspect of its significance, reflecting both social and historical value,” their report stated.
But experts said the Strathmore house should be heritage-listed because of its social and historical significance, claiming it’s not a house, it’s a home.