Thirsty for history? Order a drink with a dash of old Sydney
Pull up a bar stool at one of these 7 locations and experience our city's past
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Pull up a bar stool at one of these 7 locations and experience our city's past
Locals and former employees share their fondest memories. Warning: this article contains images of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
11 people born in the Year of the Dragon share what being a dragon, and Lunar New Year, means to them
From princess rides to deja-vu cycleways, it was big year in bike riding. Revisit our biggest cycling stories of the year.
To celebrate World Toilet Day, we step back a century to explore the early days of public sanitation in our area.
Thousands of people marched in support of the Voice to Parliament
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of our youngest photographers aged 3 to 12
Explore unique perspectives from across the country and vote for your favourite
Thousands gather at Prince Alfred Park to back constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Take a stroll through the city to see a colourful new artwork by Aboriginal artist Kim Healy.
We look in the archives to explore how Sydney developed a love for cycling from the 19th century onwards.
Make an impact beyond National Reconciliation Week
Hear from some of the wonderful people who lend their time to our communities and programs and find out how you can get involved.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore hosted a huge welcome event for new international students in Sydney
Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary rode around Sydney’s bike lanes.
As we commemorate Anzac Day, we look in our archives to explore the involvement of Sydney Municipal Council in World War 1 and the war’s aftermath.
The iconic landmark saw 50,000 people turn out in their brightest colours.
Celebrating the triumphant return of Mardi Gras to its historic home – the Golden Mile!
You can’t miss the explosion of colour taking over the town right now. Follow the rainbow and enjoy these displays in our area.
A key feature of the Sydney Lunar Festival, the shortlisted artworks by children aged 6 to 12 years old were selected from more than 600 entries.
The city sends off 2022 in true style
Sydney Santas weren’t always jolly. Many of them were eccentric, grumpy and others downright scary!
After a decade of planning and construction, the expansive new building hits the scene in true style with showstopping pieces.
How people find community at our libraries.
The Drying Green is a relaxing space for locals and visitors that pays homage to Green Square’s past.
Floral tributes and flags at half-mast marked the death of Her Majesty.
To mark the passing of Her Royal Highness, we look back at her visits to our city.
As elected officials, they acted as the intermediary between the public and local government, representing residents and ratepayers.
Explore the stories and beauty of decorative 19th and early 20th century requests, demands and complaints.
As we plan a future transformation for Crown Street, see how the route evolved over 200 years.