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St Paul’s, once known for its sexist culture, considers enrolling women We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Save Normal text size Advertisement St Paul’s College, Australia’s oldest university residential college that was once known for its sexist culture, is considering opening its doors to female undergraduates after 165 years of accepting only young men. The college’s council has written to parents and alumni asking for their opinion, acknowledging that the change would be significant but saying it could be beneficial...

Architecture news & editorial desk The National Trust (NSW) has announced the shortlist for the 2021 National Trust Heritage Awards, one of the most highly anticipated events in the heritage conservation, arts and culture, architecture and design, publishing and community sectors. Now in its 27th year, the National Trust Heritage Awards recognises and honours projects, initiatives and individuals that demonstrate excellence in the conservation, protection, and interpretation of Aboriginal, built, natural and cultural heritage. The awards are the signature event of the Australian Heritage Fest...

Date Time Macquarie Group and National Museum of Australia launch Warrane exhibition Macquarie Group is hosting a new exhibition in its Martin Place office, curated by the National Museum of Australia in collaboration with Indigenous strategy and design agency Balarinji. The exhibition, Warrane, is centred around the idea of place, exploring Gadigal custodianship of Country and the influence that Lachlan and Elizabeth Macquarie had on the physical shape and identity of Sydney. Macquarie’s 50 Martin Place office is located on Gadigal Country and Warrane is the Sydney language word for Sydney...

Sun, salt and breeze: a defence of the Freshwater ferry fleet By Francesca Johanson and Oskar Johanson January 28, 2021 — 12.00am Normal text size Advertisement Rarely is public transport credited with healing pain, but so went a passenger’s recollection of a trip aboard the Manly ferry during World War II: “Sun, salt, seagulls and a breeze … one could feel a balm to the soul.” For many, the ships of the Manly ferry service have been spaces of respite and reflection. For others, they have been a vantage point from which to witness Sydney Harbour’s beauty. That these experiences ca...

Advertisement While a number of traditional Australia Day events – including the Ferrython, Tall Ships Race and local government citizenship ceremony celebrations – have been cancelled because of COVID-19, many events will still take place around Sydney. Dancer and director Rayma Johnson, from the Koomurri Aboriginal Dance Troupe, who will lead the dancing on Australia Day, rehearses at Barangaroo. Credit:Edwina Pickles The Vigil at Barangaroo Reserve – dusk to dawn, January 25-26 From 8.30pm on January 25 at the Headland, the Sydney Festival will hold “a night of perform...