Harbour Trust’s 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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For media enquiries, contact 0407 852 785 or email media@harbourtrust.gov.au.

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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.

19 September 2025

Update: Prescribed burn at North Head Sanctuary postponed

NSW Fire & Rescue has advised they will be conducting a planned burn for the Harbour Trust at North Head Sanctuary, Manly on Monday 22 September (weather permitting).

23 September 2025

How our volunteers are keeping historic boats afloat

Two historic boats associated with Cockatoo Island are getting a new lease on life thanks to Harbour Trust restoration volunteers.

24 September 2025

Meet the Members of the Trust: Alison Page (Deputy Chair)

In April 2022, Alison Page – an award-winning Dharawal and Yuin artist and designer – joined the Members of the Trust, the body of non-executive directors that govern the Harbour Trust. Read our new Q&A with Alison to learn more about her, including her work with and beyond the Harbour Trust.

12 September 2025

Special wildlife walk running at North Head Sanctuary (10 October)

Celebrate the spring school holidays with a guided nature experience! Running Friday 10 October, ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ is an opportunity for families to enjoy a scenic loop of North Head Sanctuary, Manly and learn about local wildlife.

11 September 2025

Efforts underway to save Woolwich tree following vandalism

On 8 September 2025, the Harbour Trust became aware of another act of tree vandalism at the Horse Paddock, on the corner of Edgecliff Rd and Clarke Rd, Woolwich.

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