A French inspired harbourside trophy home created for family entertaining is attracting buyers from all corners of Sydney.

For its 33rd consecutive year, scores of people will be diving into the ocean for the annual Balmoral Swim this Sunday.

When this spectacular deep waterfront home last changed hands back in 1999, Prime Minister John Howard and his family were firmly ensconsed just down the road, at Kirribilli House.

Kurraba Point ferry passengers are at their wits end, with the wharf again closed, this time until July.

Nine historic fig trees which were poisoned on the Balmoral foreshore last month have survived the brazen attack.

Hundreds of people in nothing but their birthday suits took a skinny dip at Cobbler’s Beach to raise money for charity on the weekend.