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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.

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

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
Sydney Morning Herald editor Jordan Baker looking at old editions in the Fairfax archives.

Thanks for the memories: 195 years of them

As the Herald celebrates its 195th birthday this weekend, we reflect on the generations of Sydneysiders who have trusted us with their stories, and the readers who have relied on us to report with honour, candour and honesty.

  • Jordan Baker
Peter FitzSimons, Kate McClymont.

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.

Hive of activity: a traffic jam on the bridge in 1946.

The Sydney Morning Herald turns 195

For 195 years, the Herald has championed this city and its residents. As we head towards our bicentenary, we celebrate this milestone.

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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?

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.

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