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Sydney Town Hall throws open its doors Things to do

Sydney Town Hall throws open its doors

Explore the rich history and stunning architecture of one of Sydney's most iconic buildings with free activities for all ages

In pictures: Sydney’s public restrooms in the early 1900s Our history and heritage

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.

Titus Grenyer ignites the future of the Sydney Town Hall organ Cultural and creative life

Titus Grenyer ignites the future of the Sydney Town Hall organ

Meet the 25-year-old organist keeping historic traditions alive with a modern outlook

Support and nurture through culture and dance Our history and heritage

Support and nurture through culture and dance

Jodie Welsh, founder and artistic director of Brolga Dance Academy, looks back at the building blocks of her life.

Voices from the past come to life during History Week Cultural and creative life

Voices from the past come to life during History Week

Explore the fascinating interviews from the City of Sydney’s oral histories collection

I call myself a story catcher Our history and heritage

I call myself a story catcher

Michelle Blakeney looks back at her childhood and the importance of documenting her people.

Ways to celebrate NAIDOC Week in Sydney Things to do

Ways to celebrate NAIDOC Week in Sydney

Here are our picks of the program, which runs from 2 to 9 July.

Growing up on The Block Our history and heritage

Growing up on The Block

Lindsay Williams looks back on the strong Aboriginal community created in Redfern.

5 things you can discover in the City Archives Our history and heritage

5 things you can discover in the City Archives

We keep more than 1 million records about Sydney dating from the 19th century onwards. International Archives Day is the perfect time to explore them.

Sydney: a history of cycling through the decades Getting around

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.

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