The Latest Breaking News from Sydney Harbour

Port closes for new homes but majority unaffordable

Most of the 8500 new homes being built at a Sydney Harbour port the government says is underused will not be affordable or designed for essential workers.

AAP · Mar 2

Boy, 12, mauled by shark in Sydney Harbour dies

Nico Antic was bitten on both legs and suffered ’devastating injuries’

The Independent UK · Jan 24

Bull sharks are spending longer in Sydney Harbour and other summer grounds. Here’s how you can stay safe

Four people have now been bitten by sharks in the last two days in New South Wales, including three in Sydney Harbour. Two people are in critical condition.

The Conversation · Jan 20

The fight to protect the harbour city's aquatic natives

Thousands of marine species in Sydney Harbour have endured decades of urbanisation, but experts say they need help to prevail for future generations.

AAP · Mar 8, 2025

Slingsby hails return of SailGP to Sydney Harbour

SailGP's biggest calendar yet features a return for a record sixth event to Sydney Harbour, where Australia won so memorably earlier this year.

AAP · Jul 9, 2024

Seaplane crashes near island in Sydney Harbour

A seaplane has crashed in Sydney Harbour after one of its pontoons was damaged, but only one of the eight people aboard was slightly injured.

AAP · Jan 25, 2024

We rely heavily on groundwater – but pumping too much threatens thousands of underground species

Groundwater is the world’s largest unfrozen freshwater reserve. Australia’s Great Artesian Basin alone holds enough water to fill Sydney Harbour 130,000 times. Worldwide, groundwater provides drinking water for half the world’s population. Countries like Denmark and Austria rely entirely on it for drinking water.

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2023

Ryan joins Switzerland ahead of SailGP round in Australia

The Coal Point product, who won Olympic gold in Tokyo and silver in Rio as part of the men's 470 class, will race in Sydney Harbour this weekend.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2023

Kayaker Richard Barnes eyes new quest to cross Tasman Sea after failed 75-day attempt

When Richard Barnes began his solo kayak journey from Sydney Harbour to New Zealand to mark his 60th birthday, he didn't count on Mother Nature coming to the party.

ABC News · Mar 12, 2022

Fisherman almost loses his hand in propellor in horrific boating injury

WARNING - GRAPHIC IMAGES Alexey Barkhatov had gone diving with a friend when the horror accident happened while he was fishing with a spear at Sydney Harbour with his diving friend

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2022