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Mobilising community to overhaul proposed Waterloo overdevelopment

Local residents and businesses are invited to a meeting to discuss the future of Waterloo following the release of NSW Government plans to triple the number of dwellings in the area.

Catering to Chinese visitors will grow local businesses

A new program is set to help Sydney businesses tap into the Chinese tourism boom.

悉尼迎合中国旅游市场拓展本土商业契机

悉尼企业将有望通过全新系列专题大讲堂了解中国旅游市场契机。

Step over the rainbow at Taylor Square crossing

Sydney's iconic rainbow crossing at Taylor Square in the heart of Sydney's LGBTIQ district is back, just in time for the 2019 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.

Waking the dragon for boat race spectacular

More than 100,000 spectators will cheer on competing teams at the biggest dragon boat races in the southern hemisphere as part of Sydney Lunar Festival.

悉尼将唤醒翔龙浮水竞渡盛事

龙舟竞渡是悉尼农历节的压轴好戏，也是南半球规模最大的龙舟竞赛，届时会吸引100,000余观众亲临现场为水上赛手欢呼呐喊。

Grants to help businesses get diverse after dark

Local businesses with big ideas for creating a more diverse city after dark are encouraged to apply for the latest round of City of Sydney business support grants.

World champion lion dancers show their pride

An all-female group of lion dancers - recently crowned world champions - are celebrating with pride as they perform at this year's Sydney Lunar Festival.

巾帼舞狮女将献瑞悉尼农历节

夺冠世界的女子舞狮团将在本月的悉尼农历节上身披鳞甲飒爽英姿，展现狮王威猛。

Festival curator’s personal picks for food, family and fun

Sydney Lunar Festival curator Valerie Khoo says the tasty dishes to welcome good fortune, dynamic dragon boat races and stunning Lunar Lanterns are her top picks for Year of the Pig celebrations.

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Media contacts

To ask a question, report a problem, or provide feedback to the City of Sydney 24/7, call:
02 9265 9333

For media inquiries and interviews, contact the City’s media team on:
0400 331 027 or email mediateam@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

For interviews or comments from the Lord Mayor, contact:
02 8974 4165 or email lordmayormedia@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Notifications and opportunities
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Journalism students
The City of Sydney receives a large number of requests from journalism students seeking assistance with assignments. In an effort to assist students and ensure there is readily available information on the City’s projects and programs, every effort is made to ensure City of Sydney News and the City’s corporate website are up-to-date with news and announcements. Please note, however, that due to extremely busy workloads City staff are not available to undertake media interviews for student projects.

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