Blake Griffiths, an arts leader and curator with experience across Australian cultural institutions and regional galleries, has been appointed as Mosman Art Gallery Director and Mosman Council’s Manager Arts and Culture.

Blake was previously the head of La Perouse Museum in Sydney, where he led strategic and curatorial initiatives focused on the complex histories of early colonial encounters and First Nations cultural presence in Australia. He is also a creative resident at the Powerhouse Museum. 

His prior roles include Director of Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery, lifting the organisation’s program and profile through community-led, First Nations-centred initiatives. Blake’s experience also spans roles and collaborations with the National Gallery of Australia, Australian Design Centre, and Art Gallery of South Australia, where he has contributed to exhibitions, national programming, and sector development. Blake’s writing, governance, and advisory roles include service on the Create NSW Visual Arts Artform Board.

Mosman Art Gallery is a dedicated public gallery established by Mosman Council. 

Blake will commence his role in Mosman at the end of May.

Council has made a formal submission to the Australian Parliament’s inquiry into the Management of Defence estate assets.

Our submission outlines key issues and considerations relevant to the management and future use of Defence estate land and facilities, and reflects matters of importance to our organisation and the broader community.

Read our submission.

Members of the public can find further information about the inquiry, including its terms of reference and opportunities to engage, on the Parliament of Australia website.

The 2026 Mosman Youth Art Prize is on exhibition until 3 May, showcasing works across drawing, painting, photography, video, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics. 

Founded in 1988 by celebrated artist Ken Done, the prize has helped launch the careers of many notable Australian artists and continues to nurture emerging creative talent through public exhibition and generous donor‑supported awards.

Mosman Art Gallery has partnered for a third consecutive year with long‑time arts supporter BresicWhitney, continuing a collaboration that spans the Mosman Youth Art Prize and the Mosman Art Prize.

To mark the partnership, BresicWhitney has produced a new video featuring this year’s Mosman Art Prize judge, acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran. The sponsorship reflects BresicWhitney’s more than 20‑year commitment to supporting the Sydney arts community and the people shaping its future.

The agenda for the next Council meeting, to be held on Tuesday 7 April, is now available. To support community awareness, we have released a short video highlighting the key items for consideration. 

The video includes an overview of the Mosman Masterplan update, outlining the next steps for early community consultation, the principles guiding the Masterplan, and two alternative development options. It also explains how residents and stakeholders can provide feedback as the process progresses. 

The full agenda is available via our Council Meetings page.

Sydney Water has lifted the Water Conservation Notice issued on 26 March 2026 following a major water main break at the West Ryde Pumping Station. The incident, which occurred on the evening of 25 March, had reduced the utility’s ability to transfer water across the North Shore network, including Mosman, prompting a temporary conservation alert for customers in the Upper and Lower North Shore.

Repairs to pumping equipment and adjustments to reservoir supply operations have now allowed water transfer levels to return to normal. Sydney Water confirmed that current capacity is sufficient to meet demand, removing the need for continued conservation measures. Crews remain on site to complete repairs and restore the system to full operational stability.

Sydney Water thanks customers who responded to the conservation request and acknowledged the inconvenience caused. Sydney Water encouraged the community to continue sharing updates and advised that customers with water emergencies can contact 13 20 90.

We’re improving public access to Spit East Reserve to make this foreshore park more enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

Located approximately 400m South of Spit Bridge, this public recreation space offers unique harbour views and retains a sense of natural beauty.

We are developing a concept design, informed by community feedback, to help open up the reserve to the public, improve accessibility and safety, and provide stormwater infrastructure. 

Ideas for the initial concept design include installing a formal area for boat storage, encouraging pedestrian access through to the foreshore, repairing a deteriorating sea wall, installing stormwater infrastructure, and adding a pedestrian path to guide people towards the view out to Clontarf.  

The northern portion of the Spit East streetscape was upgraded in 2019, which included a new sea wall, bus shelter, footpath connection and other works. This upcoming project, in the small reserve at Spit East adjacent to the carpark, is a separate project that will continue the rejuvenation of the area. 

Spit East Reserve is the gateway to one of Sydney’s best coastal walks, the Spit to Manly walk, blending natural beauty with cultural heritage. 

Feedback on the initial concept, to help guide the direction of the design, is open until Thursday 23 April. Have your say. 

Our crews have been out and about cleaning up after the wild weather overnight. Almost 100mm of rain was recorded in Mosman between 2am and 3am. Following the heavy falls, our team attended to dislodged stormwater and sewer covers at Cowles Road, Ourimbah Road, Lennox Street and Mosman Bay, as well as flooding at Spit West car park and erosion at Clifton Gardens.  

Issues can be reported to Council by calling 9978 4000. 

Mosman’s also fortunate to have a local State Emergency Service unit. For information, check the SES website or download the Hazards Near Me App for real-time warnings for severe weather and other incidents. 

Mosman Council welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement that the Bradleys Head Naval Memorials have been officially designated a Military Memorial of National Significance.

The honour recognises the unique role of Bradleys Head as the only naval memorial in Australia where all passing Australian and foreign naval vessels must render ceremonial honours when entering or leaving Sydney Harbour.

This national recognition comes as Australia marks 125 years of Royal Australian Navy service, acknowledging the sacrifice of generations of officers and sailors.

Located within Sydney Harbour National Park, the memorials are centred on the historic mast of HMAS Sydney (I), erected at Bradleys Head in 1934 to commemorate the ship’s victory over the German cruiser SMS Emden in 1914. The site also includes the Royal Australian Navy Memorial and the RAN Memorial Walk.

The memorials further honour the 645 crew lost with HMAS Sydney (II) in 1941 — the greatest loss of life in the history of the Royal Australian Navy.

Bradleys Head continues to host commemorative services remembering the crews of both Sydneys and all Navy personnel who have served in peace and war. Council is proud to see this significant local landmark formally recognised for its enduring national importance.