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flag Australia’s second PM’s seaside home sold at auction after federal funding was denied, leaving it unsold despite community support.

flag Alfred Deakin’s historic seaside home, Ballara, in Point Lonsdale, Victoria, passed in at auction after the federal government withdrew funding for its public acquisition. flag Built in 1907 by Australia’s second prime minister, the property, which has remained in the Deakin family, contains original furnishings, artwork, and gardens. flag A campaign led by Deakin’s great-grandson, Tom Harley, sought to buy it for $8.2 million through Deakin University with support from former leaders and heritage advocates. flag Despite community backing and a $300,000 pledge from the Borough of Queenscliffe, federal funding was denied, leading to no bids after a vendor bid of $5.2 million. flag The home remains unsold, with ongoing discussions about its future under heritage protections and planning controls.

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