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Blue plaques are installed at publicly accessible places throughout New South Wales, from Broken Hill to Grafton, Castle Hill to Bondi Beach – with more to come soon. Whether you're exploring your local neighbourhood or taking a drive around the state, there's a blue plaque for you to discover.
Explore stories
New South Wales has a unique and diverse heritage, and our plaques recognise a wide range of people and events, including Aboriginal cultural heritage.
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.
You can also see the full list of blue plaques with options to filter by category or search by keywords or name of the local government area.
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.
Malcolm Cole (1949–1995) was a pioneering Aboriginal performer and LGBTQIA+ activist who led the first Aboriginal float in the 1988 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, using art and performance to champion Indigenous rights and equality.
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.
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