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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Larger than life: 3 artists on seeing their work displayed across the city
Artists reveal the surreal joy of seeing their art super-sized and in a whole new context.
Little Sydney Lives photography competition: 2018 winners
Everyone sees the world differently. As the 2019 contest launches, here’s what’s captured the eyes of our pint-sized snappers last year.
Discover the winners of the 2018 Australian Life photography competition
With a $10,000 prize, Australian Life is one of the most prestigious photo contests. Ahead of its 2019 launch, here are last year’s finest frames.
9 Instagram-worthy places in Sydney
Choose your own adventure with our pick of spots that will look great on social media.
Working harbour: Sydney’s maritime heritage
A look back to life lived by the water.
Adam Forrest Grant and Sydney’s interwar years
A rarely seen side of the city is revealed in a photographic collection gifted to the City of Sydney Archives
