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Off limits to Sydneysiders for more than a century, secretive Spectacle Island is coming up for sale

The Sydney Harbour landmark with its ‘falling down’ heritage-listed buildings is one of 67 Defence-owned properties to be sold – but who will buy it?

The Guardian - AU

Robot watch: The weirdest things the clankers did this month including moonwalking themselves to death, losing a fight to a step, and drowning by the dozens in Sydney Harbour

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Light show chaos as 90 drones fall into Sydney Harbour

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The City Shines Brighter Than Ever As Vivid Sydney 2026 Commences

SYDNEY, May 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sydney harbour and CBD has once again been reimagined as a vibrant city in colour as Vivid Sydney kicks off its 16th year. In a festival-first, there is no theme for artists and creators to work within, so visitors can expect to see…

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Fort Denison pics no indicator of sea level rise

Images of an Australian island are being used to falsely claim on social media that sea levels haven't changed since the 19th century.

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Harry dances with Australian girl before sailing around Sydney Harbour

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex delighted the public by posing for photos next to the Opera House’s Man O’War steps.

The Independent UK

Harry dances with Australian girl before sailing around Sydney Harbour on latest leg of tour

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex delighted the public by posing for photos next to the Opera House’s Man O’War steps

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The Phantom of the Opera is there, on Sydney Harbour

To mark 40 years since Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical The Phantom of the Opera hit the stage, Opera Australia is launching a production on Sydney Harbour.

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Australia’s 12-year-old shark attack victim named as family disclose ‘devastating injuries’

Nico Antic was bitten on both legs by a shark at the Sydney Harbour

The Independent UK

13 Y.O. In Critical Condition After Shark Attack In Sydney, Friend Praised For Bravery

A 13-year-old boy is in a critical condition after a shark attack in Sydney Harbour, with police saying he jumped in to save his friend.

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Three luxury yachts sink in Sydney as fire rips through exclusive Mosman marina

Fire at superyacht berth in Middle Harbour is not being treated as suspicious, police say

The Guardian - AU

Crowds gather early at Sydney Harbour for New Year’s Eve fireworks

People crowded Sydney Harbour for New Year’s Eve, with some lining up from Tuesday to get the best views.

Euronews

Australia's busiest harbour at risk of sewage eruption

Urgent repairs are underway on a leaking pipe running under Sydney Harbour with crews battling to secure the 100-year-old infrastructure.

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Morning Mail: ‘poor doors’ for affordable housing tenants, Cop summit begins with dire warning, Nancy Pelosi to quit

Sydney harbour development treats affordable housing tenants differently from other residents

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Humpback whale in Sydney Harbour treats commuters to a surprise

Watch the remarkable moment that a humpback whale is spotted in Sydney Harbour on Wednesday (16 July).

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Humpback whale that swam to Circular Quay, delighting ferry passengers, has left Sydney Harbour

Sub-adult whale leaves harbour after reaching Sydney Harbour Bridge on Wednesday, government source says

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‘Inquisitive, relaxed’ humpback whale swimming in Sydney Harbour delays ferries and boats

Whale is having a ‘full harbour experience’, says an expert aboard a maritime boat shadowing the supersized mammal

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A Hungry Whale Caused Chaos & Whimsy In Sydney Harbour This Morning & Good For Her

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Car-free green corridor connecting Cooks River to Sydney Harbour to open in 2025

Local mayor says inner west GreenWay and new Metro line will be ‘truly transformative’, getting people out of cars on to bikes, scooters and walking

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Hamilton star turns crook for musical on Sydney Harbour

The star of acclaimed hip-hop musical transforms into an easygoing New York crook for a lavish production against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

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Great Britain win Sydney SailGP, with Aussies in third

Great Britain have won the SailGP event on Sydney Harbour to take the outright lead in the standings, with Australia third in the final behind Canada.

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Australia make sizzling start to Sydney SailGP

Australia have capitalised on some sizzling starts on day one of the Sydney SailGP event to lead by five points after winning the last two of the four races.

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Watch: Sydney Harbour welcomes 2025 with huge New Year’s Eve fireworks display

Watch as Australia's Sydney Harbour is lit up by a New Year's Eve fireworks display as the world begins to welcome 2025.

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Safety first for Syd-Hob fleet after recent tragedy

The Sydney to Hobart fleet is on high alert after a fatal incident in Sydney Harbour earlier this month.

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Vision plea as police step up deadly yacht crash probe

Police are calling for witnesses to a yacht crash on Sydney Harbour that killed a sailor.

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