Videos: Save HMAS Penguin Public Meeting 21 May 2026

HPG’s campaign to protect HMAS Penguin and the Angophora forest received an enormous show of community support at the public meeting held with Mosman Parks & Bushland Association on 21 May 2026.

Around 500 people attended, with many turned away after the Mosman Club venue reached capacity.

Speakers included community leaders, Senators David Shoebridge and Jess Collins, Major General Gus McLachlan (Ret’d), and artist and former Sydney Harbour Federation Trust executive Nick Hollo.


Kate Eccles, President Mosman Parks & Bushland


Jill L’Estrange, President Headland Preservation Group


Roy Bendall, President Mosman Club and Mosman Councillor


Senator Jess Collins


Senator David Shoebridge


Major General Gus McLachlan (Ret'd)


Nick Hollo, formerly Deputy Executive Director Sydney Harbour Federation Trust