Sydney celebrates 190 years of the Herald
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When the first issue of the
Herald hit the streets in 1831, the site of the Sydney Opera House was occupied by a squat stone fort, storing some of the colonyâs most powerful guns and weaponry.
On Thursday night, almost two centuries later, the cityâs two landmarks came together to mark 190 years of
The Sydney Morning Heraldâs continuous publication.
Chief digital and publishing officer Chris Janz and SMH editor Lisa Davies.
Credit:Edwina Pickles
Ralph Darling, the NSW governor in 1831, a crowd including Premier
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Battle set to erupt over Sydney Harbourâs priceless heritage assets
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A fresh battle is poised to erupt over priceless heritage assets managed by the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, with a community group warning that draft federal legislation affecting the trustâs leasing policies could render it increasingly vulnerable to private developers.
At issue is whether the trust should be able to lease out some of its sites and properties for periods of 35 years or more in order to attract private investment, together with proposals that critics say will reduce parliamentary scrutiny of such agreements.