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Sydney Airport’s Lost Property Auction Opens to Fund Inner West Swim Lessons

Funds will extend Sydney Airport’s $100,000 donation to free inner west swimming lessons.

Overview

  • Theodore Bruce Auctioneers launched the online sale on June 2, offering thousands of unclaimed items left by travellers this year.
  • Lots include tech gadgets, jewellery, clothing and oddities from surfboards to vacuum cleaners, with bids starting at $10 and closing at staggered times next week.
  • Early excitement has seen boxed Apple AirPods Pro fetch $200 and an 18ct gold bracelet reach $600 amid competing bids.
  • Sydney Airport’s initial $100,000 contribution will cover about 4,000 lessons and auction proceeds will fund additional swimming and water safety programs.
  • Any unsold items by auction end will be donated to other charities or held for the 2026 airport auction.