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In pictures: Redfern Community Centre turns 20
Locals and former employees share their fondest memories. Warning: this article contains images of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Dragons of Sydney
11 people born in the Year of the Dragon share what being a dragon, and Lunar New Year, means to them
In pictures: Top cycling moments of 2023
From princess rides to deja-vu cycleways, it was big year in bike riding. Revisit our biggest cycling stories of the year.
In pictures: Sydney’s public restrooms in the early 1900s
To celebrate World Toilet Day, we step back a century to explore the early days of public sanitation in our area.
Sydney on the move for Yes
Thousands of people marched in support of the Voice to Parliament
See our Little Sydney Lives finalists for 2023
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of our youngest photographers aged 3 to 12
See the finalists in the 2023 Australian Life photography competition
Explore unique perspectives from across the country and vote for your favourite
Sydneysiders unite in support of Voice to Parliament
Thousands gather at Prince Alfred Park to back constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
In pictures: a vibrant new artwork to Acknowledge Country
Take a stroll through the city to see a colourful new artwork by Aboriginal artist Kim Healy.
Sydney: a history of cycling through the decades
We look in the archives to explore how Sydney developed a love for cycling from the 19th century onwards.
8 ways to connect with First Nations cultures and communities
Make an impact beyond National Reconciliation Week
Volunteers connecting people and changing communities
Hear from some of the wonderful people who lend their time to our communities and programs and find out how you can get involved.
Sydney shares a warm welcome for new international students
Lord Mayor Clover Moore hosted a huge welcome event for new international students in Sydney
Cycleways fit for a princess
Denmark’s Crown Princess Mary rode around Sydney’s bike lanes.
A council at war: World War 1 in Sydney
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.
In pictures: Pride March across the Sydney Harbour Bridge
The iconic landmark saw 50,000 people turn out in their brightest colours.
In pictures: Mardi Gras 2023
Celebrating the triumphant return of Mardi Gras to its historic home – the Golden Mile!
Discover our rainbow city at Sydney WorldPride
You can’t miss the explosion of colour taking over the town right now. Follow the rainbow and enjoy these displays in our area.
Bunny bounty: Discover the 36 rabbits created by Sydney’s youngest artists
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.
In pictures: Sydney welcomes the new year
The city sends off 2022 in true style
8 Sydney Santas from the past
Sydney Santas weren’t always jolly. Many of them were eccentric, grumpy and others downright scary!
Sydney Modern opens with artworks you can’t miss
After a decade of planning and construction, the expansive new building hits the scene in true style with showstopping pieces.
Friends come together to celebrate 50 years of Australia-China relations
How people find community at our libraries.
Urban oasis opens in booming neighbourhood
The Drying Green is a relaxing space for locals and visitors that pays homage to Green Square’s past.
In pictures: Sydney mourns Queen Elizabeth II
Floral tributes and flags at half-mast marked the death of Her Majesty.
In pictures: Queen Elizabeth II in Sydney
To mark the passing of Her Royal Highness, we look back at her visits to our city.
4 fast facts about Sydney’s aldermen
As elected officials, they acted as the intermediary between the public and local government, representing residents and ratepayers.
Celebrating World Letter Writing Day: Notes from the City of Sydney Archives
Explore the stories and beauty of decorative 19th and early 20th century requests, demands and complaints.
In pictures: Crown Street through the centuries
As we plan a future transformation for Crown Street, see how the route evolved over 200 years.
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