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25.01.2022 Had a chance to view our online activities celebrating NAIDOC Week 2020 (8 -15 Nov)? A highlight of our NAIDOC Week program, this year, is our FREE webinar on 11 November exploring what it was like for Sydney’s Aboriginal Peoples to coexist alongside the colonists from 1788 onwards. The program also includes articles on First Nations icons Bungaree and Mary Ann Bugg, a video on Aboriginal trackers and kids activities designed to extend people’s understanding of First Nations cultures. The theme for NAIDOC Week, this years, is Always Was, Always Will Be. View program: harbourtrust.gov.au/en/see-and-do/whats-on/naidoc-week/ #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe National NAIDOC

22.01.2022 Running Saturdays and Sundays, the Defence of Sydney Tour is a chance to walk in the footsteps of those who served at North Fort, a heritage army base that protected Sydney Harbour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you'll visit gun emplacements and descend into the 200-metre-long military tunnel complex. Finally, our guide will demystify an underground bunker once shrouded in secrecy. Book tickets from $7: https://www.harbourtrust.gov.au///tours/defence-of-sydney/

20.01.2022 The Harbour Trust invites the public to observe the meeting of the Members of the Trust on Friday 4 December 2020. The meeting will be presented remotely via the Zoom webinar platform between 3:30pm and 5pm. To RSVP, complete our online registration form: harbourtrust.gov.au/en/community/meeting-in-public/

20.01.2022 We’re excited to welcome roaming gin bar and café Tonic Lane to Sub Base Platypus, North Sydney for an extended season. From Friday 27 November, the sustainable pop-up will serve gin, cider, beer and assorted non-alcoholic beverages as well as coffee and classic snacks on the waterfront of North Sydney. There’ll be something for everyone. Learn more and plan your trip: harbourtrust.gov.au/en/see-and-do/visit/sub-base-platypus/

19.01.2022 HAVE YOUR SAY: The Harbour Trust has released its Draft Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & Governance Framework for public exhibition. This strategic document proposes to expand the types of matters we will consult the community on. It also outlines how we will collect stakeholder feedback and incorporate it into our decisions. Learn more and have your say: harbourtrust.gov.au//stakeholder-engagement-strategy-gove/ Submissions are invited until 3 December 2020.... #HaveYourSay #CommunityConsultation #SydneyHarbour

18.01.2022 REMINDER: The Harbour Trust is holding a drop-in information session at Sub Base Platypus, North Sydney, tomorrow (26 Nov). To find out more about the Torpedo Factory Renewal Project, come along between 4pm and 7pm. You can speak to our planners, view the consultation documents incl. the Planning Application, and have your say. Further info: https://www.harbourtrust.gov.au/torpedo-factory-renewal-pr/ [Don’t forget - we are accepting public submissions on the consultation documents until 5pm Friday 11 December.

16.01.2022 As part of #SydneyOpen, this year, we created a special virtual tour of North Fort. A remnant military base at North Head Sanctuary in Manly, North Fort was part of a defence system that 300km of coastline during World War II. Embark on this FREE virtual tour to delve into the military history of North Fort and explore key landmarks above and below ground; namely, the No. 2 Gun Emplacement and the underground magazine and shell store. Don’t miss out on this limited-time experience: https://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au//north-head-gun-emplace #SydneyIsOpen Sydney Living Museums #northheadsanctuary #Manly #militaryhistory

13.01.2022 Today, we reflect on the great sacrifice of the Australian service men and women, including First Nations Peoples, who have lost their lives or suffered in the line of duty. Our heritages sites on Sydney Harbour include remnant military structures and land that occupy a significant place in the nation’s Defence narrative. We acknowledge the service people with a connection to our former Defence sites, including their commitment to protecting our shores during times of peace and conflict. Lest We Forget. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #SydneyHarbour

13.01.2022 FREE webinar tomorrow: In 1839, a convict penal colony was established at Cockatoo Island to alleviate overcrowding at Norfolk Island. Register for our FREE DigiTalk on Wednesday 17 February (1pm to 2pm) to learn about Norfolk Island's history as a convict penal establishment between 1788 and 1854. Guest presenter Gillian Lewis will reveal why the island was once known as the ‘Hell of the Pacific’ and why the descendants of the HMS Bounty Mutineers later settled there. REGISTER: harbourtrust.gov.au/en/learn/free-talks/digitalks/ [Image: Norfolk Island Jail (photograph) by Steve Daggar, 2007, Flickr]

12.01.2022 FREE WEBINAR (17 Feb): In 1839, a convict penal colony was established at Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour to alleviate overcrowding at Norfolk Island Prison. Register for our FREE DigiTalk on Wednesday 17 February (1pm to 2pm) to learn about Norfolk Island's history as a convict penal establishment between 1788 and 1854. Guest presenter Gillian Lewis will reveal why the island was once known as the ‘Hell of the Pacific’ and why the descendants of the HMS Bounty Mutineers later settled there. REGISTER TODAY: harbourtrust.gov.au/en/learn/free-talks/digitalks/ [Image: Norfolk Island Jail (photograph) by Steve Daggar, 2007, Flickr]

11.01.2022 REMINDER: The Harbour Trust is holding a drop-in information session near Middle Head Café at Middle Head in Mosman, tomorrow (28 Nov). Attend between 10am and 2pm to speak to our planners about the Harbour Trust’s proposed 10 Terminal and Parklands Renewal Project and to view hard copies of the consultation documents incl. the Project Direction. Further info: harbourtrust.gov.au/10-terminal-renewal-project [Don’t forget - we are accepting feedback on the consultation documents until Wednesday 16 December.]

11.01.2022 Tickets are selling fast for our NEW Sub Base Platypus Walking Tour, so get in quick! Running select Saturdays, it's an opportunity to go behind the scenes of a historic gasworks, torpedo factory and submarine base in North Sydney. Book now: harbourtrust.gov.au/en/see-and-do/tours/sub-base-platypus/

11.01.2022 GREAT NEWS: We've released additional dates for our popular Tunnels and Gunners Tour at Georges Heights, Mosman. Tickets are now available for the following three Sundays: 28 February, 14 March & 28 March. It's an opportunity to explore a set of demilitarised fortifications, dating back to the 1870s, including tunnels off limits to the general public. Plus, you learn the historical significance of the fortifications from a knowledgeable guide and experience stunning coastal bushland overlooking Sydney Harbour. Book tickets: https://www.harbourtrust.gov.au//tours/tunnels-and-gunners/

07.01.2022 The Harbour Trust invites you to have your say on Snapper Island, Sydney Harbour. Read the Snapper Island Discussion Paper and take our online survey by 16 December. Survey + Discussion Paper: harbourtrust.gov.au/snapper-island-survey/

05.01.2022 NEW TOUR: Go behind the scenes of a historic gasworks, torpedo factory and submarine base in North Sydney. Running select Saturdays from 5 December, the Sub Base Platypus Walking Tour is a 60-min journey through the different layers of history at this waterfront destination. Explore buildings from different eras and learn about the destination’s First Nations, industrial and military heritage. Tickets limited don’t miss out! Learn more + book tickets: https://www.harbourtrust.gov.au///tours/sub-base-platypus/

05.01.2022 Heading to Headland Park, Mosman for some rest and relaxation on Sydney Harbour? Look for our distinctive orange signs inviting you to chat with the different objects and landmarks we’ve brought to life across Middle Head, Georges Heights and Chowder Bay. Simply follow the instructions on the signs to start a conversation. Plan your trip: harbourtrust.gov.au/en/see-and-do/visit/headland-park/ #HelloHarbourTrust #HeadlandPark #Mosman #JoinTheConversation

04.01.2022 *** Public consultation Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & Governance Framework *** The Harbour Trust is seeking feedback on its Draft Stakeholder Engagement Strategy & Governance Framework. This strategic document expands the types of matters that are subject to community consultation. It also outlines how we will collect stakeholder feedback and incorporate it into our decisions. Have your say: harbourtrust.gov.au//stakeholder-engagement-strategy-gove/... Submissions are due by Thursday 3 December 2020. #HaveYourSay #CommunityConsultation #SydneyHarbour

04.01.2022 #HAVEYOURSAY: The Harbour Trust is proposing a new approach for the Torpedo Factory at Sub Base Platypus an emerging community hub in North Sydney. The proposed renewal works will deliver additional public parkland on the foreshore at North Sydney. Want to have your say on the proposal? View the consultation documents and make a public submission by Friday 11 December 2020. Learn more: harbourtrust.gov.au/torpedo-factory-renewal-project/

03.01.2022 When you next visit North Head Sanctuary in Manly, look out for the yellow signs and follow the instructions to strike up a friendly conversation with key objects and landmarks including the Plotting Room (pictured). Recently restored by specialist Harbour trust volunteers, this underground bunker is part of North Fort a historic army base that once defended Sydney from the threat of invaders. In 2021, visitors will be able to experience this bomb-proof facility as part of a guided tour. Join the conversation on North Head Sanctuary: .harbourtrust.gov.au//join-the-conversation-on-north-head-/ Plan your trip: harbourtrust.gov.au//see-and-do/visit/north-head-sanctuary/

02.01.2022 YOU'RE INVITED: Register to observe the meeting of the Members of the Trust this Friday (4 Dec) . The meeting will be presented remotely via the Zoom webinar platform between 3:30pm and 5pm. To RSVP, complete our online registration form: harbourtrust.gov.au/en/community/meeting-in-public/ Note: Members of the public are invited to submit questions in writing prior to the meeting. Questions must be received by 5pm, Wednesday 2 December, and can be emailed to [email protected].

02.01.2022 WATCH: Located at North Head Sanctuary, the Plotting Room is part of North Fort a historic army base that defended Sydney's shoreline. In our new video, we demystify the underground bunker, which was shrouded in secrecy during World War II, and discuss the efforts by specialist volunteers to faithfully restore it. PLUS: After you watch the video, read our DigiTale on a Patricia Talberg, who served with the Australian Women’s Army Service at North Fort during World War II. ... Read DigiTale: harbourtrust.gov.au//harbour-h/digitales/patricia-talberg/ #heritagesydney #militaryhistory #northeadsanctuary

02.01.2022 NEW EXPERIENCE: The Harbour Trust has partnered with Google Arts & Culture to showcase our extraordinary places on Sydney Harbour to a wider audience. Check out our Google Arts & Culture collection to discover why our protected sites are rich sources of discovery. At launch, our collection boasts six immersive exhibitions, which blend historical and contemporary images with video, artworks and 360 footage to inform and inspire. Marvel at the Iron Giants of Cockatoo Island, ...Sydney Harbour, discover Australia’s original lighthouse, descend into an underground military bunker once shrouded in secrecy, learn about the Traditional Owners and Custodians of our sites, and much more! Explore our collection: artsandculture.google.com/p/sydney-harbour-federation-trust Learn more: harbourtrust.gov.au//building-partner/google-arts-culture/

01.01.2022 How are you celebrating NAIDOC Week (8-15 Nov) this year? Our online NAIDOC Week program includes a FREE webinar on 11 November (TOMORROW) exploring what it was like for Sydney’s Aboriginal Peoples to coexist alongside the colonists from 1788 onwards. Plus, there are historical articles on First Nations icons, a video on Aboriginal trackers and kids activities designed to extend people’s understanding of First Nations cultures. ... Learn more: harbourtrust.gov.au/en/see-and-do/whats-on/naidoc-week/ #NAIDOC2020