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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21 March 2022

Lifestyle brand Koskela launches flagship store at Sub Base Platypus

The Harbour Trust is excited to welcome Australian-owned, purpose-led furniture and homewares brand Koskela to Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney.

2 March 2022

The Harbour Trust Celebrates Women's History Month

To celebrate Women's History Month (1 - 31 March), the Harbour Trust will be highlighting the inspirational and iconic women that have contributed to the stories of our protected sites.

25 February 2022

Visitor Centres reopen in March

We are very excited to share that, with the resumption of our volunteer program, our Visitor Centres at North Head Sanctuary and Cockatoo Island will re-open to the public next month!

22 February 2022

Conservation work underway at 10 Terminal

The Harbour Trust has begun conservation work on the masonry buildings at Middle Head’s 10 Terminal site – ensuring they can be used and enjoyed for years to come. This conservation work forms part of the 10 Terminal and Parklands Renewal Project.

10 February 2022

New tender opportunity to advance Master Plans for iconic Sydney Harbour sites

The Harbour Trust is calling on experienced consultants to tender submissions to develop Master Plans for the treasured North Head Sanctuary and Cockatoo Island sites.

27 January 2022

Update: Temporary COVID-19 testing clinic

It will be business as usual for visitors to the Harbour Trust’s much loved Headland Park from Friday 28 January 2022, with the standing down of the temporary COVID-19 Testing Clinic at Georges Heights, after five weeks in operation.

22 December 2021

Temporary COVID-19 Testing Clinic to Open at Georges Heights Oval, Mosman (media release)

Due to the current demand for COVID-19 testing clinics in Sydney, the Harbour Trust will host a temporary drive-through testing clinic until 28 January 2022 at the Georges Heights site, next to the Oval.

1 December 2021

Innovative habitat pods deployed to help wildlife at North Head Sanctuary

The Harbour Trust is proud to share that its partner, Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC), is installing biodegradable ‘flat-pack’ shelters at North Head Sanctuary, Manly to protect vulnerable animals.

26 November 2021

Recent works amplify site history and visitor experience

Throughout 2021, the Harbour Trust continued to carry out works, including repairs, to amplify the heritage values of key landmarks and ensure our destinations on Sydney Harbour remain safe, accessible, and enjoyable for the public.

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