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The Sydney Morning Herald turns 195

For 195 years, the Herald has championed its residents, telling their stories and helping to shape our thriving global city. As we power towards our bicentenary we celebrate this milestone.

6 stories
Louise Herron, Anthony Albanese, Ian Thorpe and Geraldine Brooks.

From the PM to Ian Thorpe: What these Sydneysiders really think of the Herald

As the Herald celebrates 195 years, we ask politicians, a sports star and cultural and arts leaders to reflect on their interactions with us.

Photo special Harry Hollinsworth in the Fairfax Archives warehouse.

Out of 11 million photos, one news photo taken in the heart of Sydney is nagging Harry

To preserve 195 years of the Herald’s history, there’s a five-year mission under way in a nondescript warehouse somewhere in Sydney.

  • Julie Power
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Peter FitzSimons, Kate McClymont, Peter Hartcher and Jacqueline Maley.

Kate McClymont has been threatened, ridiculed and abused. But that’s not what brought her to tears

Our youngest to our longest-serving journalists reveal what it means to work at the Herald and some of their big, memorable moments.

Peace, love and “flower power” was the mantra of the hippie generation: handing out daffodils to Kings Cross pedestrians in 1969.
  • Perspective

Crime, gold discoveries and 35 odd socks: How the Herald has told the stories you want to read

Over 195 years, the Herald has chronicled Sydney’s transformation, sorting fact from fiction, breaking the news and shining a light into dark corners.

  • Damien Murphy
Who is granny?  The Herald failed to find out the real identify.of this witty columnist.  Where are investigative reporters Nick McKenzie and Kate McClymont when you  really need them?
  • Exclusive

Granny or grandpa: The person who knits together the purls of witdom

We tried to find out who Granny really is. And failed. Those who know will never reveal the secret. All we know discovered is that granny likes to knit and watch violent television with a cat on her lap. Clever Granny.

The Herald had its own DC3 aircraft to fly papers to remote areas.

How the Herald became an instant hit in 1831 – and what that means for our journalists today

The world we report on is changing, but the essence of the Herald - integrity, credibility and constancy - will remain for years to come.

  • Jordan Baker

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The Sydney Central Business District, Sydney Harbour and Eastern Suburbs and surrounds are seen on 18 February 2025, in Sydney, Australia from a commercial airliner. Picture - Sam Mooy / The Sydney Morning Herald

Life in the burbs

We’re celebrating Sydney’s suburbs and local writers have been penning pieces about the neighbourhoods they know best. Read all their stories here.

  • 8 stories
Australia's declining fertility rate.

Australia’s baby bust

The fertility rate in Australia is at a record low. We explore why we’re having fewer babies – and what that means for the country’s future.

  • 15 stories