Shark bite emergency kits have been installed at key swimming locations across Mosman, including Balmoral Beach, Edwards Beach, Clifton Gardens, Sirius Cove and Chinamans Beach, as part of Council's commitment to improving beach safety ahead of the warmer months.

The kits contain critical first aid equipment including tourniquets, bandages, thermal blankets and emergency instructions, enabling bystanders and first responders to provide immediate care in the crucial minutes before emergency services arrive.

The initiative was endorsed at Council's August meeting, where councillors agreed to install seven shark bite trauma kits at popular swimming beaches to strengthen emergency preparedness for rare but serious shark incidents.

The installation is another step in ensuring Mosman's beaches remain safe and enjoyable for residents and visitors throughout the swimming season.

Congratulations to Councillor Pip Friedrich on being elected Deputy Mayor at the September Council meeting.

Known for her commitment to access and inclusion and passion for protecting and enhancing our natural environment, Cr Friedrich is chair of the Access and Inclusion Community Consultative Committee and the Local Transport Forum, and a councillor representative of committees for Flood Risk Management; Audit, Risk and Improvement; the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC) and the Shorelink Library Network.

Cr Friedrich will serve a one-year term as Deputy Mayor until September 2027.

As part of the NSW Government's Shark Management Program, two Tagged Shark Listening Stations have been installed in Sydney Harbour for the first time, including one near Balmoral in Middle Harbour. The stations provide real-time alerts through the SharkSmart app when tagged sharks are detected nearby, helping Mosman residents and visitors make informed decisions when swimming, paddling, boating and enjoying the Harbour.

Alerts are sent when a tagged shark comes within approximately 500 metres of a listening station. Located near Balmoral and Lady Bay, the stations are positioned to monitor the movement of tagged sharks entering and leaving Sydney Harbour.

The new Harbour stations are identical to the 37 listening stations already operating along the NSW coastline as part of the state's Shark Management Program. Together, this network currently tracks 1,698 white sharks, 938 tiger sharks and 374 bull sharks.

The expansion of the listening station network into Sydney Harbour provides the Mosman community and other Harbour users with additional information about shark movements, while also supporting ongoing research into the behaviour and movement patterns of bull sharks in the Harbour.

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Council has reached an important milestone in planning for the future of our community, with the draft Mosman Masterplan and draft Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme now formally lodged with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Gateway Determination.

The lodgement follows Council's unanimous endorsement of the proposals after extensive community engagement, including thousands of submissions and feedback from community members who addressed an Extraordinary Council Meeting.

The proposals outline a long-term vision for Mosman, helping to plan for future housing needs while protecting the character, heritage, open spaces and natural environment that make our area so valued by the community.

This milestone reflects many months of work informed by community feedback, expert advice and detailed technical studies, ensuring the proposals are shaped by local knowledge and priorities.

The NSW Government will now determine if the proposals can progress to formal public exhibition, providing residents, businesses and community groups with another opportunity to provide feedback before any decisions are made.

Council will continue to work collaboratively with the NSW Government, stakeholders and the community throughout the process and keep the community informed as further opportunities to participate become available.

Projects and activities that support community development, wellbeing, sustainability, resilience, culture and social cohesion across Mosman have received funding through Council's Community Grants Program.

Each year, Council provides financial assistance to community organisations delivering initiatives that benefit the local community. This year, 25 organisations were awarded partial or full funding of up to $5,000 each, with a total of more than $90,000 allocated.

Funded projects include domestic and family violence support programs, community events, and the purchase of essential equipment for volunteer organisations, along with a range of initiatives that strengthen community wellbeing and connection.

2026/27 grant recipients:

• Balmoral Sailing Club Inc  
• Balmoral Triathlon Club Inc
• Be The Future Pty Ltd 
• Beauty Point Public School Parents and Citizens Association 
• Bushlink – T/A Northside Enterprise 
• Dance for Parkinsons Australia Ltd 
• Dress for Success Sydney Inc 
• Empowering Parents in Crisis (EPIC) Pty Ltd 
• Lifeline Northern Beaches Ltd 
• Mary’s House Services Ltd 
• Mosman Community Gardeners 
• Mosman High School – Art Committee – Art Walk 
• Mosman High School – Music Committee 
• Mosman Music Club 
• Mosman Musical Society Inc 
• Mosman Netball Club Inc 
• Mosman Orchestra Inc T/A Mosman Symphony Orchestra 
• Read and Share Ltd 
• St Clements Anglican Church Mosman T/A Mosman Village Church 
• Streetwork Australia Ltd  
• Taldumande Youth Services Ltd  
• The Rotary Club of Mosman Inc 
• The Scout Association of Australia NSW Branch 1st Mosman 1908 Scout Troop 
• The Shepherd Centre – For Deaf Children 
• Zero Emissions Sydney North Inc 

Council has tonight endorsed a draft Mosman Masterplan and a draft Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme, to be submitted to the State Government for review. 

Councillors voted unanimously at an Extraordinary Council Meeting tonight to proceed, with consideration to submissions made by 25 community members who addressed the meeting. This was on the back of thousands of submissions made during the early community engagement period. 

The plan sets out a long-term framework to guide growth, housing diversity, public domain improvements, sustainability outcomes and investment in local infrastructure while protecting the unique character and heritage values that make Mosman a highly valued place to live, work and visit. 

The endorsed package includes a range of supporting studies covering urban design, transport, heritage, infrastructure, environmental sustainability, biodiversity, flooding, stormwater management, affordable housing and community feedback. 

The draft Masterplan represents one of the most significant strategic planning initiatives undertaken by Council in recent decades. Developed in response to NSW Government housing reforms and informed by extensive technical analysis and one of the largest community engagement programs ever conducted in Mosman, the Masterplan provides a locally led, evidence-based framework for managing growth while preserving the unique qualities that define the municipality. 

Following Council's endorsement, a planning proposal will be submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for assessment and review. 

Subject to the department's approval, the proposal will proceed to formal public exhibition, providing the community with a further opportunity to review the detailed planning controls and provide feedback before any final amendments are considered. The Affordable Housing Contributions Scheme will also follow the relevant statutory assessment and exhibition process.  

Council will continue to work closely with the State Government, stakeholders and the community throughout the next stages of the planning process.  

Community members can access the Council report, planning proposals and supporting technical studies, and register for updates via the project page. 

Mayor Ann Marie Kimber has written letters to the Prime Minister and the federal defence and finance ministers as part of Council’s ongoing advocacy for the future of the HMAS Penguin site.

View the letters:

• Letter to the Prime Minister
• Letter to Defence Minister
• Letter to Finance Minister

Through a series of resolutions passed at its meetings, Council has stated its opposition to any sale or privatisation of the HMAS Penguin site, supporting its continuation as a public asset for future generations.

Mayor Kimber has now written letters to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Defence Minister Richard Marles and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher asking that HMAS Penguin be excluded from any Defence estate divestment program.

The Mayor has previously written to the Defence and Finance departments.

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

New signage at Clifton Gardens is sharing a glimpse of the underwater world and raising awareness of work to save the endangered White’s seahorse. 

Council collaborated with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) to develop and install the new interpretive sign at the entrance to Chowder Bay Wharf. 

The sign has information on the Sydney Seahorse project, detailing conservation efforts, and highlighting how community members can be involved as citizen scientists. 

Marine scientists from SIMS, the University of Technology Sydney and the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, have been leading a world-first conservation stocking program to reintroduce captive-bred seahorses into the wild. 

Artificial habitats called “seahorse hotels” have been installed in areas where habitats have been lost, including at Chowder Bay. 

Recently completed works are enhancing the appeal of buildings and streets around Mosman Village, helping strengthen the character of the retail and commercial precinct. 

Premises on Military Road and Prince Albert Street have had a makeover thanks to grant funding from Council. 

More than $50,000 was utilised among nine recipients for conservation works to heritage properties, including repairing and repainting building facades.

It's time to clean up clutter at home.

Take advantage of Council’s free household clean up and dispose of household items and mattresses on designated dates throughout the month of August. See your waste calendar for collection dates, accepted items, and other recycling options. For more information visit mosman.nsw.gov.au/cleanup

Place items in front of your property the night before collection, ensure all items placed do not block footpaths, driveways or the roadway to minimise disruptions. Place the mattress beside your clean-up pile for easy collection.

Keep electronics out of landfill and bring them to Council's free e-waste drop-off day on Sunday 30 August, from 9am– 4pm at Council's Mosman Square Car Park, find out more.