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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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21 May 2024
Join us for the public board meeting of the Members of the Trust

The Harbour Trust invites the public to attend the public board meeting of the Members of the Trust, in-person or online, between 5:30pm and 7pm AEST on Thursday 13 June 2024. Please register your attendance.

9 May 2024
Historic boat returns home to Cockatoo Island / Wareamah

On Wednesday 24 April, the Harbour Trust took ownership of the Fitzroy ferry and relocated it Cockatoo Island from Pittwater, where it had been in private use for decades. Measuring 3 metres (9 feet 8 inches), the wooden vessel once played a vital role in the island's maritime operations.

 

6 May 2024
Harbour Trust shortlisted for two categories in the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards

We can proudly reveal that the Harbour Trust has been shortlisted for two awards in two separate categories in the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards.

6 May 2024
Conserving heritage, inspiring renewal: the Harbour Trust is shortlisted for two categories in the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards (media release)

Now in its 30th year, the National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards celebrates and recognises individuals, organisations and communities that have made a significant contribution to the conservation and promotion of heritage in New South Wales, Australia. We can proudly reveal that the Harbour Trust has been shortlisted for two awards in two separate categories.

17 April 2024
Harbour Trust tenants and partners pioneering positive environmental change (blog)

As Earth Day (22 April) approaches, we are putting a spotlight on Harbour Trust tenants who have a shared vision for positive impact on the environment.

17 April 2024
Earth Day, everyday: Harbour Trust green initiatives

As Earth Day (22 April) approaches, it presents an opportunity for us all to make time to visit places of natural beauty and reflect on the importance of environmental conservation. Here at the Harbour Trust, our everyday focus is to protect, conserve, and interpret the environmental and heritage values of the land under our custodianship.

17 April 2024
The Harbour Trust unveils Green Week campaign ahead of Earth Day

Ahead of Earth Day, the Harbour Trust has launched its Green Week campaign from 17 to 23 April, showcasing sustainable programs and initiatives by the Harbour Trust, its tenants and partners.

15 April 2024
Spiky secrets: Things you might not know about echidnas (blog)

In this article, North Head Sanctuary Foundation Founding President, Judy Lambert, shares interesting facts you might not know about echidnas. 

2 April 2024
Tunnel 1 reopens for public access on Cockatoo Island / Wareamah

Following the successful completion of the Tunnel 1 re-lining project on Cockatoo Island / Wareamah, the Harbour Trust is proud to reopen the tunnel for public access from 28 March 2024.