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Airport's lost lots auctioned off to teach kids to swim

  • Sydney Airport began its 2025 Lost Property Auction on Monday, offering over 2,000 unclaimed items online to support local children’s swimming lessons.
  • Following an initial $100,000 contribution from the airport, the auction seeks to raise an additional $200,000 to provide complimentary swimming instruction for young residents in the inner west area of Sydney.
  • Notable bidding activity was seen on an 18-carat gold bracelet that attracted 19 participants and sold for $600, as well as on a black Gucci handbag which drew interest from 14 bidders and sold for $320.
  • Josh Clements, Sydney Airport’s corporate affairs general manager, emphasized that the auction is not just an opportunity to find unique items, but also a way to support and contribute to the local community.
  • The auction’s proceeds will enable thousands of children at risk of missing swimming programs to access free water safety lessons, promoting safer local communities.
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Watches, laptops and an air fryer: airport auctions lost and found treasures

Sydney Airport auctions lost items to fund swimming lessons for local kids. Hundreds of headphones, watches, handbags and laptops go under the hammer.

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Airport's lost lots auctioned off to teach kids to swim

More than 2000 items, ranging from sunglasses to sets of golf clubs, are being auctioned off after being...

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Sydney Airport, Australia on June 2 held an auction of thousands of items lost by passengers.

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Time Out Worldwide broke the news in on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
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