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Young eyes, big stories: Kids invited to Little Sydney Lives photography contest
Budding photographers aged 5 to 12 can make their mark and show us their world.
What to do in Sydney this September
Spring forward with these must-see events to ring in the new season.
Here are our 2024 Little Sydney Lives finalists
Sydney’s youngest photographers have been creating lively new works that capture their fresh perspectives. These images were taken by kids aged 5 to 12.
Finalists for the 2024 Australian Life photography competition have been announced
Take an intimate journey through contrasting scenes of connection, resilience and play, and vote for your favourite from 1 August.
How to: Get the perfect fireworks photo this NYE
Learn how to master this tricky night-time shot with the help of SYDNYE’s official photographers.
Australian Life: people’s choice winner
A clear winner has taken out the people’s choice award for 2023
Australian Life and Little Sydney Lives 2023 winners
A captivating 48 images are now on show at Customs House Square.
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
I call myself a story catcher
Michelle Blakeney looks back at her childhood and the importance of documenting her people.
Australian Life and Little Sydney Lives 2022 winners announced
A captivating 48 images are now on show in Hyde Park’s unique outdoor gallery.
Discover the finalists of the 2022 Australian Life photography competition
Explore some of the unique perspectives from people across the country – on show from 15 September to 9 October in Hyde Park.
Stories told through Little Sydney Lives photo competition 2022
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 3 to 12
Be an official Sydney New Year’s Eve 2023 photographer
Up to 6 applicants will capture the program of events.
4 tips to nail that SYDNYE fireworks shot
Learn how to master this tricky night-time shot with the help of SYDNYE’s official photographers.
'Youth' by Georgia Brogan wins the Australian Life photography prize
An image of a pensive young girl in the back of a dimly lit car has taken top honours in the annual Australian Life photography competition.
Little Sydney Lives 2021 photography competition winners announced
An impromptu image of a baby cradled by his mother and a water fountain captured at dusk have been selected as winners of the Little Sydney Lives competition.
Watch live: Australian Life photography prize winners announced
Lord Mayor Clover Moore and judges Trent Parke and Michaela Skovranova reveal the grand prize winner and people’s choice award for 2021.
Sydney’s young photographers share their story through the Little Sydney Lives photo competition
Take a look at 20 delightful and cheeky photos by budding young creatives, aged 3 to 12.
Australian Life photography competition 2021 finalists
From loud bursts of colour to quiet family moments, these 28 images paint a picture of Australia’s unique personality.
A city reawakening: people share what they missed about Sydney
People watching, Opal cards and haircuts: surprising and heartwarming things residents, workers and visitors longed for during Covid.
Winning reflections of Australian Life
The winners of the 2019 Australian Life and Little Sydney Lives photography prizes were announced at the launch of the exhibitions in Hyde Park.
Stories found as Sydney rides
What does bike riding in Sydney look like to you? We put the question to Sydney’s snappers. Here are some of our favourites.
Discover the winners of the 2019 Australian Life photography competition
Explore some of the unique perspectives from people across the country – on show from 19 September to 13 October in Hyde Park.
Stories told through Little Sydney Lives photo competition
A glimpse of daily life through the eyes of young Sydneysiders aged 3 to 11.
Sydney Rides photo exhibition: stories behind the images
Amateur and professional photographers can feature in the exhibition at Paddington Reservoir Gardens.
In pictures: Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2019
We've rounded up some of our favourite snaps from the 2019 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
#SydneyRainbowCrossing on Instagram
Capturing the crossing from every angle.
Fireworks in the frame
Sydney New Year’s Eve has been captured one shot at a time.
