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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.

To stay up to date, view the articles below and subscribe to our e-newsletter.

For public relations enquiries, contact Lily Pai on 0477 268 919 or email lily.pai@harbourtrust.gov.au.

To obtain approval for a media shoot at one of our places, complete our Low impact permit form and email it to licensing@harbourtrust.gov.au.

9 January 2020
Bushfire safety information for visitors

Bushfires are currently affecting some parts of Australia. Our thoughts are with impacted communities as well as firefighters and frontline services facing the bushfires. Many destinations across Australia remain safe and are welcoming of visitors, including all of the Harbour Trust’s sites. However, we encourage you to refer to Tourism Australia online information hub ahead of your next visit.

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19 December 2019
Premier declares State of Emergency

The NSW Government declared a State of Emergency, lasting for a period of seven days, due to worsening fire conditions predicted for this week.

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19 December 2019
Harbour Trust approves Amendment of Draft Management Plan for Mosman Drill Hall Precinct and Lighting of Outdoor Netball Courts (media release)

On 5 December, Members of the Harbour Trust, approved an amendment to the Draft Management Plan for the Mosman Drill Hall Precinct and to install lighting on three existing outdoor netball courts.

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19 December 2019
Mosman Drill Hall Precinct: Management Plan amended

The Harbour Trust has approved an amendment to the Management Plan for the Mosman Drill Hall Precinct as well as a planning application from Mosman Council for the installation of floodlighting of outdoor sports courts.

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16 December 2019
Harbour Trust Review – Have Your Say

An Independent Review of the Harbour Trust – the first since the agency commenced in 2001 – is now underway, and includes opportunities for the community to contribute.

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12 December 2019
School holiday ideas that won't break the bank (media release)

Kicking off 21 December and running right through to 26 January 2020, Cockatoo Island has a fresh and exciting program of summer holiday fun that won’t break the bank.

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29 November 2019
Sub Base Platypus secures high-profile tenants

Sydney’s newest waterfront destination, Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney, has welcomed its first two tenants – Australian Sailing and SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd (SLR).

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18 November 2019
Harbour Trust welcomes new tenants to Sub Base Platypus (media release)

18 November 2019: The Harbour Trust is pleased to welcome its first tenants, Australian Sailing and SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd (SLR), to Sydney’s newest harbourside destination, Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney.

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13 November 2019
Sunset Sessions Summer Series (media release)

13 November 2019: Following sold out success from previous seasons, Sunset Sessions returns to Cockatoo Island every Saturday night, 5pm to 8pm from November until March, with a new line-up of underground talent, delicious treats and overnight stays to boot.

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