Sydney’s next great gathering place takes shape
A major transformation is set for the heart of the city, with designs for a striking new public square opposite Sydney Town Hall released today.
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New busking policy and digital guide to support Sydney's street performers
Buskers now have easier access to support and location information with the City of Sydney releasing a new digital guide designed to simplify and enhance street performances.
New grants program opens more doors for local communities
A new streamlined, user-friendly grants program will help achieve stronger outcomes for communities across the City of Sydney’s area.
One million bike trips along Oxford Street
Less than one year after it first opened, the Oxford Street west separated cycleway has just clocked up over one million rides.
Adventure awaits at Green Square’s huge new playground
The largest playground ever completed by the City of Sydney, Gunyama Park in Zetland, is now open for play.
Joint push for late night boost on King Street
The City of Sydney and Inner West Council have come together to make it easier for businesses along Newtown’s popular King Street to trade later while boosting the potential for more music and performance on the strip.
Homeless numbers falling but not fast enough
A yearly count has found fewer people sleeping rough in Sydney’s inner-city streets and parks.
City of Sydney pushes for share bike rules to get on the right track
The City of Sydney has called for changes to NSW Government share bike reforms, saying the draft regulations will leave councils without the power or resources to manage them.
Green light for Belmore Park upgrade
Belmore Park near Central Station will become a more inviting green space with renewal plans given the go ahead at this week’s City of Sydney Council meeting.
Achieving real outcomes with a $2 billion commitment
Over the next 12 months the City of Sydney will invest more than $1 billion in infrastructure, services and city-shaping projects for the future of its 242,000 residents.
Life through the lens of our next generation
Young photographers across Sydney are invited to get behind the lens and capture their unique perspectives of life in the city.
Focus on Australian life unfiltered
Amateur and professional photographers from across the country are invited to turn their lens on life in Australia for one of the nation’s most renowned photography showcases and prizes.
From crisis to community: rethinking housing for all
The City of Sydney has released a new discussion paper to lead conversation on where and how more local housing should be delivered.
City supercharges special entertainment precincts
The City of Sydney has prepared proposals to boost its nightlife, with 5000 businesses across more than 20 special entertainment precincts set to benefit.
Local businesses granted extended trading hours for Mardi Gras
Local businesses will be able to extend their trading hours this weekend during Mardi Gras celebrations, giving shops, restaurants and entertainment venues the option to stay open later throughout the event period.
Updated policy opens new opportunities for buskers
Sydney’s buskers and street performers are set to have more opportunities to share their talent and creativity with visitors and locals.
Spirits fly high as Mardi Gras season begins
Spirits fly high as Mardi Gras season begins
Sydney saddles up for the Year of the Horse
Thousands of Sydney residents, visitors and workers will enjoy more than 2 weeks of family-friendly music, feasts and performances as celebrations welcoming the Lunar New Year kick off in Sydney.
New year brings new riding connections
Two new cycleways are open and helping people ride around Sydney more safely.
Outdoor dining vision comes together
The City of Sydney is seeking feedback on key changes to its successful outdoor dining program.
A huge crowd unites for a memorable start to 2026
Sydney has united in a spirit of unity and celebration welcoming 2026 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve show on its famous harbour.
Sydney unites to farewell 2025
Teams around the harbour are putting the final touches on Sydney’s world-famous New Year’s Eve spectacular as the city comes together to ring in 2026.
Sydney to stand as one for New Year’s Eve
Sydney New Year’s Eve will provide moments of unity and reflection as the city comes together following the tragic terror attack in Bondi.
Sydney to light the fuse on a celebration like nowhere else
New Year’s Eve revellers will be wowed by an incredible fireworks, music and lights spectacular showcasing Sydney’s unique character and culture to a global audience.
More space and less red tape to boost the city’s outdoor dining revolution
The City of Sydney is proposing key changes to its successful outdoor dining program to ensure the outdoor dining revolution is here to stay.
Make a splash with free entry to swimming pools
Dive into the start of summer with a free visit to a world-class City of Sydney pool on Saturday 6 December.
Festive treats and sparkling streets: Christmas in Sydney
From today, Sydney will be filled with the joy, music and magic of Christmas, from carol singers across the city and visits from Santa to a new Christmas fair and the tallest Christmas tree in NSW.
$2.5m for creativity, culture and communities
More than 60 local businesses, creatives and cultural organisations will benefit from more than $2.5 million in cash, value in kind and rental subsidies in the City of Sydney’s latest grants program.
Tribute to sex workers returns after 3 decades
A bronze replica of the artwork JOY that pays tribute to inner-city sex workers has been unveiled in Darlinghurst almost 30 years after the removal of the original statue.
Less traffic, more space to enjoy at Circular Quay
A former dead end between the Circular Quay light rail stop and Customs House has been transformed into a beautifully paved space where people can meet, sit and eat.
