sydney Archives

National tribute to lifesavers who perished in war

In the lead up to the centenary of Gallipoli, a national tribute to lifesavers who died serving their country has been unveiled

See how music enriches the lives of Sydney Sings Choir members

Two brothers walk in footsteps of Henry Lawson’s 1893 summer trek from Hungerford to Bourke and back.

Sydney’s flamboyant festival is the largest celebration of the Lunar New Year outside of Asia.

The GPO’s opening on 1 September 1874 signalled the growth of communication and wealth in NSW.

The ceremony was fraught with felony on the official birthday of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on 19 March 1932.

We uncover the truth behind the decision to name Canberra as our nation’s capital.

This award-winning and highly creative film presents a fun take on Sydney’s iconic harbour.

On 8 July 1904 Sydney’s power supply was switched on for the first time.

A newsreel shot from a tram as it travels up George Street, Sydney, in 1906 depicts a city humming with promise.