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Newsroom

Welcome to our newsroom – your source of news items, blogs, media releases and other updates about our organisation and the places we protect on Sydney Harbour.

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19 November 2025
Do Sydney summer differently at Cockatoo Island

An island vacation in Sydney? It’s possible at Cockatoo Island. This summer, do Sydney differently... hop on a ferry and journey to the heart of the world's greatest harbour!

19 November 2025
Register to attend the Trust Meeting in Public (15 Dec)

The Harbour Trust invites members of the community to attend the Trust Meeting in Public, in-person at Cockatoo Island / Wareamah or online via Zoom, between 4:30pm and 6pm AEDT on Monday 15 December 2025.

18 November 2025
Meet the Members of the Trust: Ann Sherry AO

In November 2023, Ann Sherry AO, joined the Members of the Trust, the body of non-executive directors that govern the Harbour Trust. Read our new Q&A with Ann to learn about her extensive career leading projects across areas including infrastructure, sustainability and natural resource management.

17 November 2025
Cockatoo Island Sunset Sessions: Live music returns in Jan 2026
Good news, weekend warriors… Sunset Sessions is back! Running Saturday afternoons between 10 January and 4 April, Sunset Sessions is a chance to discover your new favourite musicians, thanks to a line-up of talented performers curated by The Music & Booze Co.
11 November 2025
Have Your Say – Middle Head / Gubbuh Gubbuh Renewal Project

In accordance with the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), the public can now make further comments on the Harbour Trust’s Renewal Project for Middle Head / Gubbuh Gubbuh, located in Headland Park, Mosman, NSW.

2 October 2025
Snapper Island - Proposed works – Public comment invited until 16 October 2025

The public has an opportunity to comment on a Department of Finance proposal for Snapper Island on Sydney Harbour. The Department of Finance owns and manages Snapper Island where it is proposing to undertake works involving demolitions, repairs and remediation.

30 September 2025
Notice: Prescribed burn at North Head Sanctuary on 1 October

NSW Fire & Rescue has advised they will be conducting a planned burn for the Harbour Trust at North Head Sanctuary, Manly on Wednesday 1 October (weather permitting).

24 September 2025
Harbour Trust unveils its First Nations Strategy

The Harbour Trust has finalised a new First Nations Strategy – a 3-year plan outlining our commitments and responsibilities when working with First Nations peoples, cultures and heritage, and Country.

23 September 2025
Cockatoo Island New Year's Eve camping packages now on sale

NYE camping packages with pre-erected tents start at $620 + booking fee, while the BYO tent option is available from $550 + booking fee.