Our history and heritage
Gold rush: Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games 20th anniversaries
When our city hosted nearly 11,000 athletes from 199 countries.
Sydney comes alive
Tourists, spectators, partygoers, performers and workers thronged in the city centre. Our video showcases voices and images recorded at live sites during that fabulously festive period.
Embedded content: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAJt4J33ApA
Discover more historical resources in the City's archives.