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Blue plaques are installed at publicly accessible places throughout New South Wales, from Broken Hill to Wagga Wagga, Lavender Bay to Cooma – with more to come soon. Whether you’re exploring your local neighbourhood or taking a drive off the beaten track, there’s a blue plaque for you to discover.
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Featured news and stories
Stay up to date with all the newest Blue Plaques installations across NSW and the remarkable people and events they commemorate. Explore the stories, see where plaques are popping up next, and find out how your nominations are shaping the history we celebrate.
Consultation on the 1965 Freedom Ride Blue Plaque Trail is now open. Find out more.
Ida Leeson was a trailblazer and inspiration for women as the first female Mitchell Librarian at the State Library of NSW. She was involved in various women’s rights movements, and she was a serving officer in the Australian Military Forces.
Explore stories
New South Wales has a unique and diverse heritage, and our plaques recognise a wide range of people and events.
More than 65 plaques have been announced since the program began in 2021, including Dr Charles Perkins, who dedicated his life to civil rights for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities; Margaret Catchpole, the legendary convict chronicler; Quong Tart, a successful restaurateur and philanthropist; celebrated authors Ethel Turner, Dorothea Mackellar, May Gibbs and Patrick White; and Arthur Stace, the man who wrote ‘Eternity’ on Sydney’s streets.
The map below displays the locations of blue plaques across New South Wales. You can zoom in and click on each marker to view more information.
Alternatively, visit the full list of blue plaques with options to filter by category or search by keywords or local government area (LGA).
Aboriginal cultural heritage
Aboriginal cultural heritage refers to places, objects and stories which are significant for Aboriginal people and the story of New South Wales.
Aboriginal cultural knowledge provides crucial links between the past and present and represents an essential part of the identities of Aboriginal people.
Find out more about Aboriginal cultural heritage.