Sydney has unveiled a comprehensive plan to enhance canopy coverage in Australia’s largest city, with the goal of creating more sustainable and resilient urban...
“Having a chronic condition is not akin to death,” writes Heather Rose in her new memoir in essays Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here. “It’s like living with a house guest who never leaves. Sometimes they mess the place up big time.”
On Sunday November 20, The Settlement celebrated its 130th Anniversary year by bringing back the famous Edward Street Festival. Also known as The Chippendale...
A portion of Christmas Bowl appeal funds will go to its local Hungarian partner to provide vital food, shelter and medical supplies for refugees like Antonia and Galyna from Ukraine who have fled over the border to Hungary.
On November 22, more than 70 prominent religious leaders representing all major faiths signed a declaration with the NSW Government to help end domestic...
Eight hundred guests joined the Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative (AMS Redfern) to celebrate 50 years (+1 for Covid) of outstanding achievements at a gala dinner...
Noël Sydney will light up the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney with an enchanting Christmas experience, featuring stunning installations, bustling Christmas markets, food stalls and...
Two new Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade viewing areas have been announced ahead of the Sydney WorldPride program reveal on November 9.
The parade makes...
We’re so proud that South Sydney Herald’s cartoonist Norrie has been selected to showcase their cartoons, action for inclusion of sex diversity, and an installation of...
A teacher-friend recently said she’d got some dirty looks for wearing her “More than thanks” T-shirt in Macquarie Street in the CBD.
“People wonder why...
The first taste of Jerry Patston's new album will arrive on October 6 in the form of “The Wollongong Song” – a sunny piece of pop which is perfect for the turning of the season.
Blue Knot Foundation (BKF) calls on all Australians to unite in support of the more than five million Australian adults who have experienced complex trauma. Blue Knot Day 2022 will be held on Thursday October 27.
Music for Your Heart brings to life a selection of classical and contemporary hits to uplift and inspire. Pitt Street Uniting Church will reverberate with the sounds of spring – in every note on piano, guitar and violin.
September 22, a National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, saw Abolish the Monarchy rallies in Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. First Nations...
In the Australian Museum’s new exhibition, Sharks, visitors can explore the diversity of these ancient predators with 11 life-size shark models, interactive experiences and specimens from the Australian Museum collection.
Artistic Director of the Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF), Eddie Tamir has announced that Armageddon Time, starring Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong,...
The University of Sydney’s Chancellor’s Committee Book Fair returns after a two-year COVID-19 related absence.
The Chancellor’s Committee Book Fair invites students, staff and the...
On August 12, the Aboriginal Housing Company Limited (AHC) attended the UDIA Crown Group Awards for Excellence. The awards highlight innovation, sustainability, industry leadership...
Chippendale cellist, Heesoo Kim, has taken out the top prize against four young talented instrumentalists for the 2022 Sydney Eisteddfod NSW Doctors Orchestra Instrumental...
The Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern Community Centre is on Saturday, August 20. This free, community open event is a celebration of Indigenous and Western science and highlights the relevance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to our everyday lives.
The Garden Social returns reimagined for an extended weekend celebration of First Nations artists and cultures in The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney from August...
On July 29, Our Lady of Mount Carmel (OLMC) Catholic Primary School Waterloo announced a much-welcomed facilities upgrade.
The building program will bring improved site...
A huge crowd gathered on August 2 to hear from local Elders and others about the closure of National Centre of Indigenous Excellence announced after the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation failed to reach an agreement with the NSW Aboriginal Land Council on the Redfern hub’s future.
On October 16, Australia and New Zealand will welcome the world’s first simultaneous running event, bringing more than 100,000 runners together with a single...
Newtown resident and longstanding leader of Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, Liz Yeo, and Indigenous activist, Cheree Toka, are Inner West 2022 Citizens of the Year.
Liz Yeo...
Two dynamic jazz ensembles brought a great vibe to Mary’s Underground in Circular Quay on July 22.
A new collaboration between Sandy Evans (tenor, soprano...
The World Health Organisation says that 7.9 billion people are still living through Covid-19, thousands are still dying from Covid-19 every week, and at...
On July 11, 2022, Mission Australia will celebrate 160 years since Sydney City Mission first opened its doors. The day kicks off Mission Australia’s...
Lighting of the Sails, 12th Vivid Sydney, June 2022.
The stunning Martumili collective painting, “Yarrkalpa-Hunting Ground, Parnngurr Area 2013” was brought to life across the...
One hundred and five people from refugee backgrounds have increased digital independence, English language proficiency and access to online services thanks to a program...
Local photographer Paul Bramble snapped this wonderful image of Aunty Shirley Lomas at 107 Projects, Redfern, on Wednesday June 29 for the launch of...
From March 12 to June 13, the 23rd Biennale of Sydney, titled rīvus, was staged at the Cutaway (Barangaroo) and Stargazer Lawn along with a handful of other venues in Sydney and Parramatta. Rivers, wetlands and other salt and freshwater ecosystems featured as dynamic living systems with varying degrees of political agency.
Over four days in September, Carriageworks will host Sydney Contemporary’s AMPLIFY, which is staging 16 large-scale installations from renowned contemporary artists.
Nearly 1,000 Sydneysiders have created a giant human progress flag on the steps of the Sydney Opera House to mark the 44th anniversary of the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and to send a message of welcome to the world as Sydney gears up to host WorldPride in 2023.
Belgian director Lukas Dhont has won Sydney Film Festival’s $60,000 Sydney Film Prize for his queer teen tragedy Close, which portrays a powerful friendship between two 13-year-old boys that is severed as they transition to high school — with tragic results.
Congratulations to our 31st Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and to Tanya Plibersek, who has retained the seat of Sydney with a preference count of 66.8 per cent, ahead of Greens candidate Chetan Sahai with 33.2 per cent. Plibersek takes up a crucial portfolio as Minister for the Environment and Water.
