5 ways to feast during Sydney Lunar Festival
From extravagant banquets to family-style meals, savour the flavours of the Lunar New Year.
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Nurturing the next generation of cultural leaders beyond the festival season
Festival Commons ensures Sydney's creative future is in safe hands.
Things to do with kids during Sydney Lunar Festival
The most fun for fillies, foals and families to welcome the Year of the Horse.
Our first round of grants for 2026 is now open
Here’s how to apply for funding to support your next project.
Sydney Lunar Festival after dark
Celebrate the Year of the Horse at night.
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Our budget-friendly picks for the final weeks of summer.
6 free things to do in Sydney this January
Our guide to summer in the city on a shoestring.
A revolution in outdoor dining on the menu
Proposed changes for less red tape to support local businesses and our social and cultural life.
Our Sydney Festival highlights
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Why small steps beat big resolutions for your wellbeing
Beyond Blue partners with Sydney New Year’s Eve to inspire everyday actions that support mental health.
What to do in Sydney these school holidays
Fun, creative and active ideas to keep kids entertained all summer long.
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All the information you need to enjoy the fireworks harbourside.
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Splash into summer with pools open days, boundary-pushing art and plenty of Christmas magic.
Sharing Aboriginal culture through storytelling
Discover how Donna Maria Ingram showcases Aboriginal people's stories and culture by walking and talking.
An update on busking in Sydney
It’s not banned. Find out what's changing and why.
What to do in Sydney this November
Soak up the last weeks of spring at markets, festivals and gardens. Here are 11 events to add to your calendar this month.
All electric buildings get the green light
New planning rules will require new residential buildings, medium to large commercial buildings, hotels and serviced apartments in our area to be all electric.
5 walks to discover the best of the city
Uncover the layers of streets and stories in the Sydney Culture Walks app.
Shaping Sydney’s future: What it’s like to be a community representative on our Local Planning Panel
Planning decisions aren’t just made by experts.
Grow your business and create an inclusive customer experience
Making small changes to include people with disability is easy and boosts profitability. It shows you care and is also the law.
Butter Sydney flips the script on waste with circular thinking
From frying chicken to fighting food waste, this Surry Hills leader shows how small businesses can cut costs, boost efficiency and build sustainability.
Leading with pride
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Art and About calls for bold ideas in 2026
Oxford Street and Taylor Square could be the blank canvas you’ve been looking for
What to do in Sydney this October
Fill your spring calendar with markets, festivals and storytelling. Here are 10 events to explore.
Create the visual identity system for Sydney Lunar Festival
Help us create a new look for one of the biggest Lunar New Year celebrations outside Asia.
Share your venue’s vibe on our social media channels
Our city buzzes day and night. Let’s spread the word.
Sydney Streets brings food, shopping and fun outdoors
Your favourite neighbourhoods come to life with alfresco dining, entertainment and live music.
Meeras Pavilion: An immersive celebration of Rohingya creativity and spirit
A new temporary public artwork invites you to step inside Rohingya stories – beyond narratives of exile, towards culture, generosity and connection.
6 tips for smarter fashion choices to cut waste
Make decisions today your future self and the environment will thank you for.
How to give your pre-loved clothes a new life
Keep fashion in motion because nothing in your wardrobe should go to waste.
