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Couple admiring the Hanging Swamp at North Head Sanctuary in Manly.

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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2 February 2021
Defence of Sydney Tour launches at North Head sanctuary (media release)

The Harbour Trust has launched the new Defence of Sydney Tour at North Head Sanctuary which features entry into the recently restored and previously inaccessible North Fort Plotting Room. The

18 March 2021
Headland Park’s artists puts on a show (media release)

From 20 March, the Headland Artists will host their biannual Open Studio Day and Landship Exhibition at Georges Heights in Mosman. The free exhibition which will run daily until the 28 March, is part of series of events encouraging visitors to rediscover the Harbour Trust in its 20th year.

17 March 2021
New Harbour Trust Legislation (media release)

Legislation that extends the life of the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (Harbour Trust) in perpetuity will be presented to Parliament on Thursday 18 March 2021.

15 March 2021
Bandicoot Heaven at North Head Sanctuary has reopened (media release)

The North Head Sanctuary Foundation’s visitor centre, Bandicoot Heaven has reopened to the public. Located at North Head Sanctuary in Manly, the community-run centre is an opportunity for locals, students and other visitors to learn about flora and fauna.

12 March 2021
Interim Executive Director appointed to the Harbour Trust

The Harbour Trust has welcomed Linda Ward as its interim Executive Director. She joins the Harbour Trust from the Parliamentary Budget Office, where she was the Head of the Fiscal Policy Analysis Division.

9 March 2021
Tribute to Dr Jack Mundey AO

The Harbour Trust wishes to pay tribute to Dr Jack Mundey AO (1929-2020) and express our deepest condolences to his family ahead of his State Funeral on Wednesday 10 March.

9 March 2021
Bushfire Recovery Efforts Make Steady Progress (media release)

Recovery efforts at North Head Sanctuary, following the hazard reduction burn breach in late 2020, are well underway with more than 100 shelters and refuge zones now in place to protect local wildlife thanks to the work of Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC).

8 March 2021
Safety works at 10 Terminal in Middle Head

The Harbour Trust has today commenced preliminary safety works to remove hazardous materials from the former 10 Terminal brick buildings and garages in Middle Head, Mosman.

4 March 2021
Rediscover the Harbour Trust during its 20th Year (media release)

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Harbour Trust, which was established in 2001 to protect heritage sites in Sydney, share their diverse stories and enable all Australians to access and enjoy the rich experiences of the sites under its management.