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Carriageworks presents Soft Centre for Vivid Sydney

Carriageworks is promising an “electrifying” program of music, performance and art in Soft Centre, which the Eveleigh-based arts organisation is presenting as part of...

Runt

Craig Silvey’s first book for children aged 8+ is a delightful tale of camaraderie and derring-do. It features 11-year-old Annie and her adopted stray dog Runt. Runt is the first real friend Annie has ever had.

How ethical is your Easter chocolate?

Did you know Australians consume a whopping 32 kilograms of chocolate a year per person? Yep, many of us really love chocolate! But, this...

Faiths urged to repent, divest from fossil fuels

A prayer service held on March 9 was part of a worldwide fossil fuel Divestment Week of Action to encourage people of faith and...

Pride March draws 50,000 to unite in solidarity and demand equality

On Sunday March 5, 50,000 people marched across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge as part of Sydney WorldPride’s Pride March. The march, celebrating all that has...

Voice to Parliament Forum shows recognition is key

About 300 people filled a lecture theatre at UTS on Saturday February 18 for a community forum about the Voice to Parliament. Hosted by local...

What’s the hummingbird got to do with the world’s water crisis?

Did you know that a group of hummingbirds can be called a shimmer, charm or bouquet? Or that there’s an ancient story in which a...

‘Braving Time’ celebrates the diverse voices of LGBTIQA+ people

Braving Time: Contemporary Art in Queer Australia celebrates the work of artists who identify as part of the Australian LGBTIQA+ community. Curated by Richard Perram...

Sydney WorldPride rocked the rainbow

From February 17 to March 5, the largest Pride celebration in the world came to Sydney. The once-in-a-lifetime festival took place over 17 days...

Free hearing checks for adults across Australia

The number of Australians with hearing loss is expected to double over the next 35 years and, by 2050, one in four Australians are...

Add your story to the State Library’s Pride line

The State Library of NSW wants you to give them a call and add your pride story to the historic record when it launches...

Greens call for rent freeze in the face of staggering rent increases

Renters are continuing to be hit with unprecedented rent hikes, and the Greens in NSW are calling on NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Leader of the Opposition Chris Minns to commit to an immediate rent freeze in the face of these staggering increases.

So much to love about Sydney WorldPride

There’s been so much to love from the first half of Sydney WorldPride! Take a look at these photos by our photographer Michelle Haywood from...

Fair Day in photos: a great start to Sydney WorldPride

Our photographer Michelle Haywood snapped so many fun moments at Mardi Gras Fair Day at Victoria Park, Broadway, on Sunday February 19, you just...

Catch the rainbows across Sydney for WorldPride 2023

Sydney is being transformed into a Rainbow City for Sydney WorldPride 2023, with organisations across Greater Sydney installing rainbow monuments to celebrate the festival. The...

Pride Villages: Free street celebrations for Sydney WorldPride

From February 24 to March 5, Sydney’s famous “gaybourhood” streets will come alive with street dining, free performances and celebrations at Sydney WorldPride’s festival...

Donate to help earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria

Thirteen and a half million people are estimated to have been impacted by the Türkiye earthquake, and over 15,000 lives have been lost across...

Jurassic Lounge goes Rainbow for Sydney World Pride

Jurassic Lounge: Pride Edition is taking over the Australian Museum on February 18 and the prehistoric party promises a night filled with comedy, community and science that...

Taking care of ourselves in challenging times

Survivors of sexual abuse confronted by the recent death of Cardinal Pell should be ‘as gentle with yourself as you can be and as you deserve’ and also reach out for help, even when doing so seems hard, writes Cathy Kezelman.

Eden Community Garden – get involved!

WATERLOO: The Eden Community Garden workers continue to make steady progress. This summer has seen the leveling of uneven ground, extensive weeding and planting...

Culturally inclusive resources launched to tackle elder abuse

The Ageing and Disability Commissioner launched two new videos to raise awareness about elder abuse in diverse communities as part of Seniors Week 2023. An...

Patston’s ‘Falling for You’ goes ‘Head Over Wheels’

Jerrah Patston has recorded a song for the latest Bus Stop Films production Head Over Wheels, starring outgoing Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott. The...

The Blak Markets celebrate 10 years

The Blak Markets are celebrating their 10th anniversary on Bare Island so, on Sunday February 5, why not head to this lively, open-air market...

Tribal Warrior relaunches iconic Sydney ferry Wirawi / Lady Northcott

On January 25, Tribal Warrior relaunched the iconic former Sydney ferry – the Lady Northcott. With support from members of the Northcott family, the vessel has...

Bunnies shine bright in Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year, also commonly referred to as Chinese New Year, starts on Sunday January 22, and ushers in the year of the Rabbit. The...

What’s your state electorate? Check as boundaries have changed

The New South Wales state election is on March 25 and boundaries for electorates within the suburbs where the South Sydney Herald is distributed...

Vets bring hope with free pop-up clinic for pets of rough sleepers

In late December 2022, Mission Australia and Southern Cross Vet (SCV) hosted a free pop-up clinic to support the pets of rough sleepers and...

Iconic Frida Kahlo exhibition a ‘must-see’ in Sydney Festival

Sydney Festival 2023 has today opened the doors to its signature event, Frida Kahlo: The Life of An Icon. The exhibition will take over The Cutaway in...

Sydney tackles urban heat island effect with ‘urban forest’ growth

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...

Nothing Bad Ever Happens Here

“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.”

Young Aussie poets call for meaningful climate action

From the curve of an ancient gum leaf, to bleached coral and the endangered red goshawk, the winning poems announced on November 17 in...

Edward Street Festival channels community spirit

On Sunday November 20, The Settlement celebrated its 130th Anniversary year by bringing back the famous Edward Street Festival. Also known as The Chippendale...

Christmas Bowl supports Ukraine’s displaced people

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.

NSW religious leaders unite to end domestic violence

On November 22, more than 70 prominent religious leaders representing all major faiths signed a declaration with the NSW Government to help end domestic...

Australia’s oldest Aboriginal medical service celebrates 50th anniversary

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 to bring festive markets, music and magic to Sydney

Noël Sydney will light up the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney with an enchanting Christmas experience, featuring stunning installations, bustling Christmas markets, food stalls and...

Local teacher and Elder recognised at Aboriginal education awards

A local teacher and an Aboriginal Elder have been celebrated for their commitment to Aboriginal education in NSW public schools at the 17th Nanga...

Blak’s mural highlights ‘community and complex mental health’

Local indigenous artist and 2022 Archibald Prize winner Blak Douglas has created a mural in Surry Hills inspired by the theme of community and...

Give a Christmas gift for good through Two Good

Eveleigh-based social enterprise Two Good Co has released a new range of Christmas gifts for good – to offer people the chance to give...

Newtown High students awarded smartphone film fest firsts SSH

Asia Dunstone and Elodie Kliendienst from Newtown High School of the Performing Arts (NHSPA) have won major awards in the in the SmartFone Flick...

Mardi Gras adds two parade viewing areas for Oxford Street return

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...

SSH cartoonist chosen for Absolutely Queer exhibition – Sydney Worldpride 2023

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...

More than thanks? Teachers change lives

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...

‘Happy Traveller’ shows the darker side of travel

Marcus Proctor was born in Australia. Having recently spent six years backpacking the world, he now lives in Surry Hills. He has acted since...

Savouring sun and song at the SSH picnic

A dazzlingly sunny day greeted volunteers and supporters of the South Sydney Herald (SSH) October 15 as they gathered in Redfern Park to picnic...

Sports editor’s Nanna’s milestone

Our sports editor Steve Turner recently lost his wonderful Nanna. While this time, of course, is tinged with sadness, Steve is very proud of...

Patston’s new single beams a perfect Summer vibe

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 Day – for survivors and supporters

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.

Heart to heart – classical and pop hits

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.

Anti-monarchy protest expresses anger and sadness

September 22, a National Day of Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, saw Abolish the Monarchy rallies in Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. First Nations...