The Sydney Morning Herald has reported the settlement and discontinuance of the Federal Court action between Middle Head Healthcare and the Commonwealth. This action was brought by Middle Head Healthcare a few months ago.
Read more10 Terminal History
10 Terminal played a role in the first test beach landing of HMAS Tobruk (Jervis bay) in the year of her commissioning, 1981.
Read moreFull house for HPG AGM
HPG’s first AGM, since re-incorporation in 2014, was well-attended with a full house and a fascinating talk by TV star Shane Withington.
Read moreCockatoo Island Marina Development – HPG Submission
The HPG’s principal concerns are visual impact, public access and understanding why existing buildings cannot be adaptively reused for office accommodation and equipment storage at the very least.
Read moreElizabeth Farrelly “Runs Riot” On the Truth
Today, Fairfax has published an opinion piece by Elizabeth Farrelly in which she claims the revocation of the aged care approval has “nothing to do with the public interest” and that the community has “created an illusion” of the truth. Ms. Farrelly's piece contains many errors. Her conclusion is obviously mis-informed.
Read moreLegal Action Underway
On the advice of Senior Counsel, on 23 March 2015 the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) NSW, on behalf of the Headland Preservation Group Inc., filed an application in the Federal Court for Judicial Review of the Trust's approval of the aged care proposal for Middle Head.
Read moreThe Passing of Tom Uren AC, A Great Warrior for Sydney Harbour
L-R: Tom Uren AC and Don Goodsir OAM. Image: Battle for Sydney Harbour SBS Documentary 1998, Cinetel Productions
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tom Uren AC a great fighter for the Sydney Harbour foreshores and for Middle Head.
Read moreCirca 1996 Photos of 10 Terminal as active Army regiment
The campaign to preserve heritage and public parkland at Middle Head remains very much alive. The Howard government's vision for the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is still valid today and must be preserved.
Read moreLorna Wright 1921-2014
Lorna Wright, one of the campaign's greatest supporters and who led the Mosman protest in her wheelchair, passed away unexpectedly on December 16 after a fall at her nursing home.
Read moreIs The Aged Care Approval Legal?
But now the Trust has approved a commercial aged care facility. Why?
Read moreTrust behaviour at Harbour Trust Public Board meeting generates renewed determination
The overall feeling of the meeting was that never before has mistrust in the Trust been so evident and justifiable.It was a moving display of people power and community values.
Read moreAlan Jones interviews Minister Greg Hunt following visit to 10 Terminal at Middle Head
Alan Jones said “the public are sick and tired of this... a proposal that involves the destruction of heritage buildings... where there was not even a competitive tender.”
Read moreSydney Harbour Trust Public (open) Board Meeting
It is not too late to show your opposition to the approval for the aged care development, the almost total demolition of the 10 Terminal buildings, and the complete alteration of the natural landscape with the creation of 2 to 3 metre high earth berms on Middle Head.
Read moreMosman Daily WRONG! Lease NOT signed!
In an email response to a question from Phil Jenkyn, a member of the Trust's Community Advisory Committee, Geoff Bailey, stated "The lease has not been signed. The Mosman Daily, which I presume is your source of information, appears to have assumed that to be the case. It is not."
Read moreSave the date – SHFT Public (open) Board Meeting Tuesday 9 December
The Harbour Trust knows the community has serious questions about the process, especially with regard to community consultation.
Read moreAlan Jones 2GB – “The public are here to be heard.”
During an interview with Senator Simon Birmingham Alan Jones said “I can't articulate the anger that you people have generated in this part of Australia.”
Read moreHelp keep the Save Middle Head campaign in the media
Some talking points for calling the media.
Read moreMosman Rally To Save Middle Head
Save Middle Head supporters across Sydney, from primary school students to nonagenarians, gathered in their hundreds on 17 November 2014 to make it clear to Tony Abbott, Joe Hockey and Harbour Trust executive director Geoff Bailey, they are not going away!
Read moreMinister Greg Hunt invited HPG to submit an alternate proposal
Minister Greg Hunt invited the Headland Preservation Group to submit an alternative to the aged care development at 10 Terminal on Middle Head.
Read moreCommunity member helps focus media attention on Middle Head aged care development
We believe that it was the persistence of Stephanie, one of the Harbour Trust volunteer gardeners on Middle Head, that helped focus attention on the campaign.
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