Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government is selling prime Defence Department real estate, including HMAS Penguin in Sydney Harbour, a move criticized as a contradiction of his past statements protecting public access to such assets. The sales aim to fund critical capability gaps and AUKUS program infrastructure.
Australia's government plans to sell dozens of military sites, including HMAS Penguin in Sydney Harbour, despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's past strong opposition to privatizing such land. Critics call it a contradiction, while the government cites cost and capability gaps.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government is planning to sell prime Defence Department real estate, including HMAS Penguin in Sydney Harbour, a move criticized as a contradiction of his past statements opposing privatization of such assets.
Around 90 drones fell into Sydney's Darling Harbour during a performance of the "Star-Bound" aerial show due to unforeseen technical difficulties related to radio frequency interference. No injuries were reported, but subsequent shows were cancelled for safety reviews.
Floating rubbish bins in Sydney Harbour have collected more plastic waste during the Vivid Sydney arts festival in recent years, with a 19% increase in microplastics observed in 2025. Despite fewer bins deployed, the amount of plastic items doubled compared to the previous year, correlating with increased festival attendance.
Sydney will trial its first Australian-designed electric ferry from 2028, with plans for it to operate on a new fish market route by 2029. The 12-month trial aims to inform the transition of the entire ferry fleet from diesel to electric or hydrogen power by 2035.
New South Wales government will trial a 24-meter battery electric ferry from 2028, with passenger service planned for 2029 on a new Sydney fish market route. The trial aims to inform the transition of Sydney's entire ferry fleet from diesel to electric or hydrogen power by 2035.
