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Anglicare Sydney refused same-sex carer in 'alarming' case
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Anglicare Sydney refused same-sex carer in 'alarming' case
Equality Australia has slammed a “disgraceful” move by adoption agency Anglicare Sydney to refuse to consider placing an Aboriginal baby in the care of her maternal aunt solely because she’s in a same-sex relationship.
The case, currently before the Children’s Court of New South Wales, came to light in a Guardian Australia report on Tuesday.
Children’s court magistrate Tracy Sheedy criticised Anglicare as well as the NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) after a nine-month-old girl’s aunt wasn’t assessed as her carer “as per the agency’s policy on same-sex couples”. Instead, Anglicare sought to have the baby adopted to a non-Indigenous couple, the court heard.
Judge Sheedy said the child’s foster parents had done “a wonderful job” caring for her. However, she said Anglicare and DCJ’s conduct “alarmed” and “disturbed” her.
“No explanation was offered as to why DCJ had filed the care plan proposing the Anglicare carers as the permanent placement for the child, knowing that a close family member had not been assessed, for the sole reason that she was in a same-sex relationship,” Sheedy said in a ruling.
The magistrate added “the application of [Anglicare’s] policy could lead to decisions being made that are contrary to the best interests of children”.
‘Out of line with community expectations’
The case is still before the children’s court. However Equality Australia has warned the case exposes a “disgraceful” legal “loophole” in New South Wales law.
The state is one of several in Australia to allow faith-based service providers and religious schools to discriminate against students, staff and people who rely on their services because of their sexual orientation or gender identity, Equality Australia’s legal director Ghassan Kassisieh said.
“It is disgraceful that Anglicare would put discrimination before considering the interests of a child in remaining connected to their First Nations’ culture and community,” Mr Kassisieh said.
He said Anglicare’s policy, as stated on its website, was to refuse to assess same-sex couples to be adoptive parents.
“Especially when a service provider is effectively acting as an agent of the government, they should not be allowed to legally discriminate on the basis of someone’s sexuality,” he said.
“This is clearly out of line with community expectations in 2024.
“We cannot have a situation where the laws in NSW allow the lives and wellbeing of children to be jeopardised by the outdated prejudice of a faith-based service provider contracted by government to do its bidding.”
Urgent need for Greenwich Equality Bill in NSW
The specific legal exemption is one that Independent MP Alex Greenwich’s omnibus Equality Bill seeks to remove, Mr Kassisieh said. That legislation is still currently before the NSW parliament.
“Everyone should be judged on their merits, not their sexuality or gender identity. The prejudice of a provider cannot have precedence over considerations regarding the best interests of the child,” he said.
“It is cases like this that prove the urgency of the reforms [within the] Equality Bill.”
An Anglicare Sydney spokesperson wouldn’t comment on the specific case to The Guardian. But the spokesperson said Anglicare Sydney is a “Christian not-for-profit that serves in accordance with the doctrines of the Anglican diocese of Sydney, which believe the best interests of the child are best served by giving access to both mothering and fathering, wherever possible.”
“Anglicare Sydney remains committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and young person placement principles,” the spokesperson said.
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Auto Race Day
Bedfordshire Day (UK)
Bukovina Day (Romania)
Constitution Day (Abkhazia)
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Feast of the Miraculous Medal
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Giving News Day
Gone-ta-Pott Day [every 28th]
Heroes’ Day (Sri Lanka)
Honey Day (French Republic)
Hōonkō (Japan)
Hug a Furry Day
International Day of the Mediterranean
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National Alan Day
National Big Time Rush Day
National Cole Day
National Day of the Deaf (Mexico)
National Madison Day
National Patrick Day
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Red Planet Day
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Royal Society Day
Skywriting Day
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Food & Drink Celebrations
Cake Remembrance Day (Cakeland)
National French Toast Day
4th & Last Tuesday in November
Crypto Giving Tuesday [Tuesday after Thanksgiving]
Giving Tuesday [Tuesday after Thanksgiving]
National Day of Mourning (United American Indians of New England) [4th Tuesday]
Strange Names Day [Last Tuesday]
Throw Out Your Leftovers Day [Tuesday after Thanksgiving]
Travel Deal Tuesday [Last Tuesday]
Independence Days
Albania (from the Ottoman Empire, 1912)
East Timor (from Portugal, 1975)
Francisville (Declared; 2008) [unrecognized]
Hawaii (from France & UK; 1843)
Mauritania (from France, 1960)
Panama (from Spain, 1821)
Westland Province Day (New Zealand)
Feast Days
Acacius, Hirenarchus, and companions, of Sebaste (Christian; Saint)
Ascension of `Abdu'l-Bahá (Bahá'í)
Blue Cheese Day (Pastafarian)
Catherine Labouré (Christian; Saint)
Emma (Anglican Church of Hawaii)
Feast of the Holy Sovereigns (Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii)
Herman of Alaska (The anniversary of his actual death; Eastern Orthodox)
James of the Marches (Christian; Saint)
Kamehameha and Emma (Episcopal Church (USA))
Moltar Day (Church of the SubGenius)
Our Lady of Kibeho (Christian; Saint)
Gregory III, Pope (Christian; Saint)
Morris Lewis (Artology)
Rufus (No. 8; Christian; Saint)
The Rural Dionysia (Fertility Festival to Dionysus; Ancient Greece)
Sophia’s Day (Pagan)
Space Ghost Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Stephen the Younger (Christian; Saint)
Waldo Woodpecker (Muppetism)
Washington (Positivist; Saint)
William Blake (Artology)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Dismal Day (Unlucky or Evil Day; Medieval Europe; 22 of 24)
Egyptian Day (Unlucky Day; Middle Ages Europe) [22 of 24]
Lucky Day (Philippines) [65 of 71]
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 55 of 60)
Premieres
The Banker’s Daughter (Disney Cartoon; 1927)
Before I Disappear (Film; 2014)
Bob the Builder (Kids TV Series; 1998)
Briefcase Full of Blues, by The Blues Brothers (Album; 1978)
Cats A-Weigh! (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)
Chip an’ Dale (Disney Cartoon; 1947)
A Christmas Carol (Film; 1951)
Christmas Time Is Here Again, by The Beatles (Fan Club Song; 1967)
Circus, by Britney Spears (Album; 2008)
The Continental Op, by Dashiell Hammett (Short Stories; 1930)
The CooCoo Nut Grove (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)
Down to Earth or Me and My Shatter (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 130; 1961)
Elvis: the Musical (London Musical; 1977)
Flight 714 to Sydney, by Hergé (Graphic Novel; 1968) [Tintin #22]
Grand Ole Opry (Radio/TV Music Series; 1925)
The Group, by Mary McCarthy (Novel; 1963)
Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land (WB MM Cartoon; 1931)
The Imitation Game (Film; 2014)
I Would Die 4 U, by Prince (Song; 1984)
Many a Thousand Gone or The Haul of Fame (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 129; 1961)
Meet Me in St. Louis (Film; 1944)
Misty of Chincoteague, by Marguerite Henry (Novel; 1947)
Nagina (Film; 1986)
Paddington (Film; 2014)
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, “The Emperor Concerto,” by Ludwig Van Beethoven (Concerto; 1811)
Three Little Beers (Three Stooges short film; 1935)
Today’s Name Days
Berta, Gunther, Jakob (Austria)
Držislav, Jakov (Croatia)
René (Czech Republic)
Magdalene, Sophie (Denmark)
Laima, Niina, Raima (Estonia)
Heini, Kaisla (Finland)
Jacques (France)
Albrecht, Berta, Jakob (Germany)
Irinarhos (Greece)
Stefánia (Hungary)
Fausta (Italy)
Lukrēcija, Olita, Rīta, Vita (Latvia)
Rimgaudas, Rufas, Vakarė (Lithuania)
Ruben, Rut (Norway)
Gościrad, Grzegorz, Jakub, Lesław, Lesława, Rufin, Zdzisław (Poland)
Irinarh, Stefan (Romania)
Henrieta (Slovakia)
Catalina, Jaime, Santiago, Urbano (Spain)
Malte (Sweden)
Rad, Radomyr (Ukraine)
Nola, Nolan, Nolana, Norton (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 332 of 2024; 33 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 2 of week 48 of 2023
Celtic Tree Calendar: Ruis (Elder) [Day 1 of 28]
Chinese: Month 10 (Gui-Hai), Day 16 (Geng-Yin)
Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)
Hebrew: 15 Kislev 5784
Islamic: 15 Jumada I 1445
J Cal: 2 Zima; Twosday [2 of 30]
Julian: 15 November 2023
Moon: 98%: Waning Gibbous
Positivist: 24 Frederic (12th Month) [Washington]
Runic Half Month: Is (Stasis) [Day 3 of 15]
Season: Autumn (Day 66 of 89)
Zodiac: Sagittarius (Day 7 of 30)
Calendar Changes
Ruis (Elder) [Celtic Tree Calendar; Month 13 of 13]
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Holidays 11.28
Holidays
Auto Race Day
Bedfordshire Day (UK)
Bukovina Day (Romania)
Constitution Day (Abkhazia)
Decorate Your Dog Day
Feast of the Miraculous Medal
Flag Day (Albania, Kosovo)
Giving News Day
Gone-ta-Pott Day [every 28th]
Heroes’ Day (Sri Lanka)
Honey Day (French Republic)
Hōonkō (Japan)
Hug a Furry Day
International Day of the Mediterranean
It’s Letter Writing Day
Make Your Own Head Day
Molossaphone Day (Republic of Molossia)
National Alan Day
National Big Time Rush Day
National Cole Day
National Day of the Deaf (Mexico)
National Madison Day
National Patrick Day
Nice Knee-High Socks Day (Japan)
Navy Day (Iran)
Red Planet Day
Republic Day (Burundi; Chad; Congo)
Royal Society Day
Skywriting Day
World Compassion Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Cake Remembrance Day (Cakeland)
National French Toast Day
4th & Last Tuesday in November
Crypto Giving Tuesday [Tuesday after Thanksgiving]
Giving Tuesday [Tuesday after Thanksgiving]
National Day of Mourning (United American Indians of New England) [4th Tuesday]
Strange Names Day [Last Tuesday]
Throw Out Your Leftovers Day [Tuesday after Thanksgiving]
Travel Deal Tuesday [Last Tuesday]
Independence Days
Albania (from the Ottoman Empire, 1912)
East Timor (from Portugal, 1975)
Francisville (Declared; 2008) [unrecognized]
Hawaii (from France & UK; 1843)
Mauritania (from France, 1960)
Panama (from Spain, 1821)
Westland Province Day (New Zealand)
Feast Days
Acacius, Hirenarchus, and companions, of Sebaste (Christian; Saint)
Ascension of `Abdu'l-Bahá (Bahá'í)
Blue Cheese Day (Pastafarian)
Catherine Labouré (Christian; Saint)
Emma (Anglican Church of Hawaii)
Feast of the Holy Sovereigns (Episcopal Diocese of Hawaii)
Herman of Alaska (The anniversary of his actual death; Eastern Orthodox)
James of the Marches (Christian; Saint)
Kamehameha and Emma (Episcopal Church (USA))
Moltar Day (Church of the SubGenius)
Our Lady of Kibeho (Christian; Saint)
Gregory III, Pope (Christian; Saint)
Morris Lewis (Artology)
Rufus (No. 8; Christian; Saint)
The Rural Dionysia (Fertility Festival to Dionysus; Ancient Greece)
Sophia’s Day (Pagan)
Space Ghost Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Stephen the Younger (Christian; Saint)
Waldo Woodpecker (Muppetism)
Washington (Positivist; Saint)
William Blake (Artology)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Dismal Day (Unlucky or Evil Day; Medieval Europe; 22 of 24)
Egyptian Day (Unlucky Day; Middle Ages Europe) [22 of 24]
Lucky Day (Philippines) [65 of 71]
Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]
Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 55 of 60)
Premieres
The Banker’s Daughter (Disney Cartoon; 1927)
Before I Disappear (Film; 2014)
Bob the Builder (Kids TV Series; 1998)
Briefcase Full of Blues, by The Blues Brothers (Album; 1978)
Cats A-Weigh! (WB MM Cartoon; 1953)
Chip an’ Dale (Disney Cartoon; 1947)
A Christmas Carol (Film; 1951)
Christmas Time Is Here Again, by The Beatles (Fan Club Song; 1967)
Circus, by Britney Spears (Album; 2008)
The Continental Op, by Dashiell Hammett (Short Stories; 1930)
The CooCoo Nut Grove (WB MM Cartoon; 1936)
Down to Earth or Me and My Shatter (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 130; 1961)
Elvis: the Musical (London Musical; 1977)
Flight 714 to Sydney, by Hergé (Graphic Novel; 1968) [Tintin #22]
Grand Ole Opry (Radio/TV Music Series; 1925)
The Group, by Mary McCarthy (Novel; 1963)
Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land (WB MM Cartoon; 1931)
The Imitation Game (Film; 2014)
I Would Die 4 U, by Prince (Song; 1984)
Many a Thousand Gone or The Haul of Fame (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S3, Ep. 129; 1961)
Meet Me in St. Louis (Film; 1944)
Misty of Chincoteague, by Marguerite Henry (Novel; 1947)
Nagina (Film; 1986)
Paddington (Film; 2014)
Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-Flat Major, “The Emperor Concerto,” by Ludwig Van Beethoven (Concerto; 1811)
Three Little Beers (Three Stooges short film; 1935)
Today’s Name Days
Berta, Gunther, Jakob (Austria)
Držislav, Jakov (Croatia)
René (Czech Republic)
Magdalene, Sophie (Denmark)
Laima, Niina, Raima (Estonia)
Heini, Kaisla (Finland)
Jacques (France)
Albrecht, Berta, Jakob (Germany)
Irinarhos (Greece)
Stefánia (Hungary)
Fausta (Italy)
Lukrēcija, Olita, Rīta, Vita (Latvia)
Rimgaudas, Rufas, Vakarė (Lithuania)
Ruben, Rut (Norway)
Gościrad, Grzegorz, Jakub, Lesław, Lesława, Rufin, Zdzisław (Poland)
Irinarh, Stefan (Romania)
Henrieta (Slovakia)
Catalina, Jaime, Santiago, Urbano (Spain)
Malte (Sweden)
Rad, Radomyr (Ukraine)
Nola, Nolan, Nolana, Norton (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 332 of 2024; 33 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 2 of week 48 of 2023
Celtic Tree Calendar: Ruis (Elder) [Day 1 of 28]
Chinese: Month 10 (Gui-Hai), Day 16 (Geng-Yin)
Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)
Hebrew: 15 Kislev 5784
Islamic: 15 Jumada I 1445
J Cal: 2 Zima; Twosday [2 of 30]
Julian: 15 November 2023
Moon: 98%: Waning Gibbous
Positivist: 24 Frederic (12th Month) [Washington]
Runic Half Month: Is (Stasis) [Day 3 of 15]
Season: Autumn (Day 66 of 89)
Zodiac: Sagittarius (Day 7 of 30)
Calendar Changes
Ruis (Elder) [Celtic Tree Calendar; Month 13 of 13]
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Justin Welby says the Anglican divide is dangerous for the Church
The Archbishop of Canterbury says the split in Australian Anglicanism is dangerous for the church because it views outsiders like any other institution that struggles to overcome differences.
Justin Welby, who is visiting Australia for two weeks, said the Anglican Church, like the rest of the community, needed to find a way to approach the problem in a way that showed “we can disagree well and still love each other”.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.attributed to him:Victoria Jones
His visit comes at a time of deep tension in the Australian Anglican Church over same-sex marriage.
Some parishes, such as Sydney and Hobart, believe that in other parts of the country more open attitudes betray the teachings of the Bible, which says that marriage is between a man and a woman.
The contingent of conservative Anglicans, including the former Archbishop of Sydney, prompted the formation of a splinter church, the Diocese of the Southern Cross, which welcomes those who disagree with their bishops on same-sex marriage. Brisbane subjects have defected.
Welby does not have the kind of authority over his church that Pope Francis has over Catholic teachings. Many in the Anglican world consider themselves “in company”, or allied with the Archbishop of Canterbury, but others have cut ties.
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Sydney and Hobart are now associated with GAFCON, an alliance of socially conservative and Bible-focused churches, mostly from the Southern Hemisphere. However, Welby will have dinner with the Archbishop of Sydney, Kanishka Ravel, next week.
Asked whether the establishment of the new church posed a threat to the unity of the Australian Anglican Church, Welby said the issue was not whether it was a threat, but a “feeling of deep sadness and disappointment about what it says to those who are not Christians”.
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Lessons from the Anglican split
Lessons from the Anglican split
Last week a gathering of Anglicans from the Pacific Region began their Conference in Canberra by announcing the creation of a new Anglican Diocese of the Southern Cross with former Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies as bishop.
This diocese is not part of the Anglican Church in Australia but is linked to the majority of the world’s Anglicans through the Primates Council of the GAFCON…
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#Anglican church Australia#Anglicans split#Archbishop Geoffrey Smith#Archbishop Glenn Davies#Australian Anglicans#Diocese of the Southern Cross
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"And to my LGBTQIA+ siblings, let me remind you that you have a place at this table. You are welcome in the church, because Davies does not get to call the shots on who is in and who is out – that privilege is reserved for someone far above the archbishop’s pay grade. So I will stay, because I am hopeful that slowly, we will learn to listen, to sit in difference and to stand united by our deep love."
#the Sydney Anglican diocese is something else#there are many lovely people within in ofc#like the author of the article#but so many seem to think that they alone have the keys to the kingdom#church politics#auspol
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December 7, Brisbane - Kill The Bill! Brisbane Protest Religious Freedoms Bill FINALE
KILL THE BILL! https://equalityaustralia.org.au/resources/religious-discrimination-bill-work-place-fact-sheet/
We had just three hundred at our last protest, and we can do better. I expect every LGBTQIA+ person and ally who is physically and mentally able to attend, to attend. If not, you are staying silent on an issue that will detriment our community. There are no excuses. We NEED you, and you need us.
The Religious Freedoms Bill 2019 has already caused harm to LGBTQIA+ Australians through public discourse, inspiring ignorance from the likes of Sydney Anglican Diocese and PM Scott Morrison to go on anti-LGBTQIA+ tirades. Those who are religious are being tarred with the same brush as hateful zealots like Israel Folau, Lyle Shelton and Archbishop Glenn Davies.
LGBTQIA+ people are human beings who deserve to live peacefully and with equal status. This bill does not afford us these rights, in fact, it erodes the tireless work of everyone before us.
Kill The Bill. The introduction of the Religious Freedoms Bill could see conversion ideology justified and remain legal on religious grounds, see people in hospitals refused service by religious practitioners, children and families turned away from schools and religious LGBTQIA+ people driven from places of worship in favour of hate. We oppose this.
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Why protest the Bill?
An excerpt from Equality Australia's submission to the Bill;
"It is essential when talking of freedom of religion that we are clear about what it is and what is not. It is not, and has never been, a licence to discriminate against others.
The freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
It includes the right to hold a religious view, as well as the right not to profess any religion or belief. It includes protections against being compelled to reveal your thoughts or adherence to a religion or belief. The freedom of religion includes the right to manifest religion or belief individually or in community with others and in public or private.
However, the right to manifest a religion or belief may be limited if prescribed by law and if those limitations are necessary to protect public safety, order, health or morals, or the fundamental rights and freedoms of others."
The current laws in Australia at Federal and State level allow religious schools, hospitals and aged-care facilities to fire staff , refuse enrolment, deny treatment and expel students on the basis of their sexual orientation, gender identity and marital status.
A YouGov Galaxy Poll in October 2018 found that around 80% of people oppose the right of religious schools to expel LGBTI students or sack LGBTI teachers. This is an even larger majority than the 61.6% of Australians who voted YES to marriage equality in the 2017 postal plebiscite.
There is no right to discriminate!
Remove religious exemptions!
No to homophobia and transphobia!
#brisbane#australia#antifa#antifascism#antifascist action#antihomophobe aktion#homophobia#lgbtqia+#lgbt+#lgbtq+
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New Zealand's first official flag, chosen in 1834
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Top comment: A New Zealand flag was first suggested in 1830 after Sydney customs officials seized a Hokianga-built ship. Australia was subject to British navigation laws under which ships had to carry official certificates. As New Zealand was not then a British colony, New Zealand-built ships could not sail under a British flag or register. Without this, they and their cargoes would continue to be seized. In 1833 British Resident James Busby suggested the adoption of a New Zealand flag. This would both solve the trade problem and encourage Māori chiefs to work together as an embryonic collective government. Church Missionary Society (CMS) missionary Henry Williams arranged for three alternative designs to be made up in Sydney. On 20 March 1834, 25 northern chiefs met at Waitangi to view the three flags. Many Pākehā also attended. Following an address by Busby, each chief was called forward to vote. The preferred design – the CMS flag – incorporated the flag of the Anglican diocese of New South Wales into the Royal Navy’s white ensign. Busby declared it the national flag of New Zealand. [Source](https://nzhistory.govt.nz/a-flag-to-represent-new-zealand-is-chosen) [choosing a flag](https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/taming-the-frontier/first-flag) This info was collected by /u/Pickup_your_nuts
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25 Famous Landmarks In Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and all of Oceania with a population of well over 5.3 million inhabitants. It's the capital of the state of New South Wales on the east coast of the country.
The city was established as a British exile colony on January 26, 1788, and it became the first European settlement in Australia that day. The city was incorporated in 1842 and has continuously expanded ever since, resulting in a metropolis that is made up of a total of 658 suburbs in 33 local government areas.
One of the most remarkable facts about Sydney is that it's one of the most expensive cities to live in as well as one of the most livable in the world, ranking frequently in the top 3 along with another major city in Australia, Melbourne.
The city features some of the most iconic structures in the world, and in this post, we have compiled a list of some of the most famous landmarks in Sydney. All of these should be on your bucket list when you visit this amazing place!
1. Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is not just one of the most famous landmarks in Sydney but is an icon of all of Australia. This remarkable structure was built between 1959 and 1973 and has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Australia with an estimated 8 million yearly visitors.
The building features multiple venues with an overall capacity of 5,738 spectators and is the host of over 1,500 yearly performances that are visited by over 1.2 million people. The building is located at Bennelong Point in the Sydney Harbour and the structure was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007.
Sydney Opera House / Pixabay
2. Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is another iconic landmark in the city and one of the most iconic bridges in the world. It's a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that was constructed between 1923 and 1932 and connects the Sydney central business district and the North Shore.
The bride is often referred to as the "Coathanger" due to its design and is considered to be another icon of all of Australia instead of just Sydney. Even though it isn't the longest steel arch bridge, it's the tallest with a total height of 134 meters (440 feet). It was also the world's widest long-span bridge until the year 2012 with a total width of 48.8 meters (160 feet).
Discover 19 Facts About The Sydney Harbour BridgeRead more
Sydney Harbour Bridge / Pixabay
3. Sydney Tower Eye
The Sydney Tower Eye is without question the best attraction in Sydney to get amazing views of this fascinating city. This magnificent tower stands 305 meters (1,001 feet) tall and its observation deck is situated at a maximum elevation of 279 meters (915 feet).
This makes it the tallest structure in Sydney and the second-tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere after the Sky Tower in Auckland in New Zealand. Its remarkable golden turret can be seen from just about anywhere in the city as well.
Discover 10 Fabulous Sydney Tower FactsRead more
Sydney Tower Eye / Pixabay
4. Queen Victoria Building
The Queen Victoria Building is one of the most remarkable structures in Sydney's central business district. It was built between 1893 and 1898 in the Romanesque Revival architectural style, something that really makes it stand out among the modern skyscrapers in this area.
It's also a huge building as it has a width of 30 meters (98 feet) and a total length of 190 meters (620 feet). It was originally constructed as a marketplace but has been used for a wide variety of purposes in the 20th century until it was completely restored in the 1980s.
Queen Victoria Building / Dietmar Rabich / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed
5. St Mary's Cathedral
St Mary's Cathedral is officially known as the "Cathedral Church and Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Mother of God, Help of Christians" and is the main Roman Catholic Cathedral in the city and the seat of the Archbishop of Sydney.
This amazing church was built between 1868 and 1928 and was officially declared a minor basilica by Pope Pius XI just 4 years later on August 4, 1932. The church can be found on College Street on the eastern edge of the central business district.
St Mary's Cathedral / John Armagh / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en
6. Crown Sydney
Crown Sydney is an amazing skyscraper located in the Barangaroo neighborhood in central Sydney. This modern skyscraper was completed in December 2020 and stands 271.3 meters (890 feet) tall. This makes it the tallest skyscraper in Sydney.
The tower was developed by Crown Resorts and cost a whopping 2.2 billion AUD to build. It features a wide variety of entertainment facilities, including a hotel and a casino, as well as a large number of residences.
Crown Sydney / MDRX / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
7. The Rocks
The Rocks is a historic neighborhood on the southern shore of Sydney Harbour and just to the northwest of the central business district of the city. It's one of the first neighborhoods in Sydney following the establishment of the penal colony in 1788.
The area had a rough history as it was dominated by a gang in the 19th century and the area became completely dilapidated by the early 20th century. Many houses were demolished in this period but today, The Rocks is an interesting commercial area and tourist spot in Sydney.
The Rocks / Pavel Špindler / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en
8. Sydney Town Hall
Sydney Town Hall is a historic government building and landmark in the central business district and situated just across the Queen Victoria Building. It was constructed between 1886 and 1889 in a combination of the Victorian and Napoleon III architectural styles.
It was constructed on the area of the Old Sydney Burial Ground which was in use between 1792 and 1820 and just about everybody who lived in Sydney at this time was buried here.
Sydney Town Hall /Tony Hisgett / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en
9. Royal Botanic Garden
The Royal Botanic Garden is an enormous Botanical garden in an area referred to as "Farm Cover, right on the eastern edge of the central business district. The garden covers a total area of 30 hectares (74 acres).
The garden opened in the year 1816 which means that it's the oldest scientific institution in Australia. Today, it's one of the most popular tourist areas in all of Sydney as well. Access is free and some areas provide stunning views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour.
Aerial view of the Royal Botanical Garden / Pavel / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en
10. Hyde Park Barracks
The Hyde Park Barracks are former barracks that were built between 1811 and 1819 and have been used for a wide variety of purposes. Apart from being used to house prisoners, they have also been used as a courthouse, mint, and hospital.
These barracks are one of the 11 Australian Convict Sites that were built within the British Empire, and that was also its original purpose. Today, the purpose of the structure has changed quite a bit as it houses a museum and cafe for tourists to visit.
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11. Central Station
The Central Station of Sydney is also referred to as the "Sydney Terminal" and is the busiest railway station in New South Wales with over 85 million yearly passengers. It's the third railway station in Sydney since the first railways were constructed in the 1830s.
The main terminal building of the current station was completed in 1906 using sandstone. It features an enormous clock tower built in the Free Classical style and completed in 1921. This tower stands 85.6 meters (281) tall which makes it one of the most prominent landmarks in the area.
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12. Sydney Observatory
The Sydney Observatory is located on Observatory Hill in the Sydney suburb of Millers Point. It features a meteorological station, an astronomical observatory, a science museum, and an education facility.
The building was constructed between 1857 and 1859 and was built on the location of an early defense fort. This early 19th-century fortification was transformed into an observatory and today, visitors can gaze at the stars at night through powerful telescopes.
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13. The Mint
The Mint is one of the most amazing landmarks in Sydney because it's the oldest public building in the central business district. This structure was built between 1811 and 1816 and originally served its purpose as the southern wing of the Sydney Hospital.
The mint was only established in the year 1854 and a coin factory was built at the rear side of the original building. Today, the building is used as the head office of the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales and as a popular tourist attraction in the city.
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14. General Post Office
The General Post Office is located on Martin Square, a large pedestrian area in the central business district. This remarkable building was constructed between 1866 and 1891 using local Sydney sandstone.
It's considered to be the epitome building of the Victorian Italian Renaissance Style and is much bigger than it appears to be with a length of 114 meters (374 feet). The building served as the headquarters of the Australia Post until 1996 when it was privatized.
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15. St Andrew's Cathedral
The St Andrew's Cathedral is the main church of the Anglican Church of Australia and the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. It's one of the most remarkable Gothic Cathedrals in Australia.
The cathedral was constructed between 1837 and 1868 and even though it's far from being the largest structure in this style, its Gothic elements are considered top-notch which makes the structure appear grand, regardless of its small size.
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16. 1 Bligh Street
1 Bligh Street is one of the most remarkable skyscrapers in the central business district of Sydney. It's a modern-style office building that stands 139 meters (456 feet) tall and overlooks the Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and Circular Quay.
The building is one of the most ecologically sustainable structures on the planet and has multiple features to preserve energy. Some of these include reusing 90% of its wastewater and a full double-skin façade with external blinds to preserve energy.
1 Bligh Street / Gareth Edwards / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en
17. Kings Cross
Kings Cross is an inner-city area located about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) to the east of the central business district. The area is locally known as simply "The Cross" and used to be one of the most popular nightlife areas in the city, full of theaters and music halls.
After World War II, the area was transformed into a red-light district full of bars and nightclubs. Similar to how Times Square In New York was transformed into a family-friendly area, Kings Cross in Sydney has been transformed into a safer area as well due to the Sydney lockout laws in the 2010s.
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18. State Library of New South Wales
The State Library of New South Wales is the oldest public library in Australia. It was established in the year 1826 and serves as a reference and research library featuring special collections.
The library is located right across the Royal Botanic Garden near the central business district and the current library building was built between 1905 and 1910 and further expanded in the years 1939, 1959, and 1964.
State Library of New South Wales / Batsv / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en
19. Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour is a harbor featuring a pedestrian area and a large number of entertainment facilities. It's situated on the western edge of the central business district and has become one of the most popular areas in the city for both locals and tourists.
The harbor was named after the Governor of New South Wales between 1825 and 1831, Lieutenant-General Ralph Darling (1772-1858), and was originally known as Long Cove. Darling was the one who named it after himself in 1826.
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20. Art Gallery of New South Wales
The Art Gallery of New South Wales is located on the Domain, an area on the eastern edge of the central business district. It was originally founded in 1872 as the New South Wales Academy of Art and renamed the National Art Gallery of New South Wales between 1883 and 1958.
The first art exhibition of the Gallery dates back to 1874 and today, the main exhibition area which featured Australian, European, and Asian art is free to the public. With over 1.3 million visitors a year it's one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sydney!
Art Gallery of New South Wales / Kgbo / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en
21. Building 8
Building 8 is officially known as the "Dr. Chau Chak Wing Building" as it was named after the Chinese businessman who donated $20 million for its construction. It's one of the buildings of the University of Technology of Sydney.
The structure was completed between 2012 and 2015 and was designed by Canadian American architect Frank Gehry. The façade of the building features an astounding 320,000 custom-designed bricks, resulting in one of the most fascinating buildings in Australia!
Building 8 / Summerdrought / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en
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The Anglican Diocese of Sydney (I’m an Anglican, but not in that diocese) donated ONE MILLION DOLLARS to the anti-marriage equality campaign. ONE MILLION DOLLARS. Of money people donate to the church for helping the poor, the sick, the displaced. ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
I mean, I know the Anglican Church has issue, and I know the Sydney Diocese is the worst in Australia, but ONE MILLION DOLLARS to a campaign that THE MAJORITY OF CHRISTIANS IN AUSTRALIA DISAGREE WITH and that is ENDING IN LESS THAN A FUCKING MONTH!!! WHEN OVER 62 PERCENT OF PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY VOTED!!!
Not only is it morally repulsive, but it’s just fucking stupid!
If I were in the Sydney Diocese I’d fucking riot.
How can these evil, evil men call themselves Christian when they donate a million dollars to a campaign that, hey, guess what? Jesus would disagree with!
FUCK.
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Anglican Church in Australia splits over same-sex marriage
Anglican Church in Australia splits over same-sex marriage
The Anglican Church in Australia has split, triggered by intractable divisions over same-sex marriage and accusations that bishops are out of touch with grassroots Anglicans.
The Diocese of the Southern Cross was officially launched in Canberra on Sunday, with former Sydney Anglican Archbishop Glenn Davies (pictured) named its first bishop.
“I think you’ll see the Diocese of the Southern Cross…
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Sydney Diocese: we're donating $1 mil to the No campaign because we believe that marriage is an unchangeable bond that should hold to its traditional definition
Sydney Diocese: (is an Anglican church and thus founded when Henry VIII wanted to divorce his first wife, thus going against traditional understandings of marriage)
Sydney Diocese: it's important that the definition doesn't change, who knows what awful things would happen if it did!
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Australian Anglicans unhappy with actions of Sydney diocese. The diocese has spent US $780,000 campaigning against the freedom to marry in Australia's equal marriage referendum.
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Anglicans Should Show Love To Trans People, But Not Celebrate Or Validate Them: Sydney Diocese
"Our legal advice is actually to quote the Bible."
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These clergy sure have their Protestant you-know-what together!
They’re the Anglican posse of the Mittagong region of the Diocese of Sydney, and that’s the very nice Archbishop of Sydney, Glenn Davies, in front.
Of course, we see this kind of thing every day in the Episcopal Church, so I’m getting kind of blasé.
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