Free entry to pools on Saturday 7 December
Celebrate the start of summer with a free visit to a world-class City of Sydney pool on Saturday 7 December.
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Sydney set to sparkle this Christmas!
Sydney’s festive season is officially underway with an action-packed calendar of events that include six free children’s concerts, choirs, Christmas markets, decorations, lights and the State’s largest Christmas Tree at Martin Place.
Sydney’s nightlife plans open for comment
The City of Sydney is seeking feedback on its proposed changes to planning rules and the introduction of special entertainment precincts to breathe new life into the night-time economy.
Join our swim event for trans and gender diverse people at Cook + Phillip Park Pool
A free, family-friendly event for Sydney’s trans and gender diverse communities takes over Cook + Phillip Park Pool on Sunday 17 November.
More room to move and trade along Castlereagh Street
Businesses and people walking and riding are among those set to reap the benefits of a renewed Castlereagh Street after the City of Sydney’s improvement works.
Special boost for Sydney’s nightlife
The City of Sydney has proposed changes to planning rules and the introduction of special entertainment precincts to breathe new life into the night-time economy.
Sydney ranked in world’s top ten sustainable cities
Sydney has been named the number one Australian city on the Global Destination Sustainability Index, reaffirming it as a top location for business events and visitors.
Transforming a Redfern car park into affordable aged care
The City of Sydney is calling for expressions of interest to redevelop a Redfern council car park into a not-for-profit aged care facility for at least 50 older people.
New Progress Pride flag for Darlinghurst
Construction is under way on a new raised intersection at Bourke and Forbes streets in Darlinghurst to proudly celebrate people of diverse sexualities and genders.
Redfern Terrace to become a living museum
The City of Sydney is looking for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to transform a narrow terrace in Redfern into a living museum.
Life-saving treatment provides second life for Sydney’s precious water
In an Australian-first, clean and filtered water from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital’s kidney dialysis machines is now being used by the City of Sydney to help keep streets clean.
New proposal reimagines plans for Pyrmont Peninsula
The City of Sydney is inviting community feedback on changes to planning rules on height and floor space in response to NSW Government plans for the Pyrmont and Ultimo area.
Intersection upgrades making walking safer in Glebe
The City of Sydney is spending $8.5 million upgrading intersections across Glebe to make walking safer and more inviting.
Fun, free things to do these school holidays
If your kids like to run, ride and read, check out what they can do for free in the City of Sydney during the spring school holidays.
Spring celebrations across Sydney Streets
Seven Sydney neighbourhoods will host free one-day celebrations this spring to showcase the best local venues, businesses and products.
Sydney gets in gear to celebrate the new year
Preparations are already under way as Sydney gears up for more than one million people to flock to the harbour foreshore for its 2024 New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Victorian vampires win popular vote at Australian Life
A quirky family portrait has taken out the people’s choice award at this year’s prestigious Australian Life photography competition.
Precinct activation grant lights up Chinatown
A vibrant festival of light, music, art and entertainment will return to Haymarket after the City of Sydney awarded Neon Playground 2.0 a $200,000 precinct activation grant.
Green and gold star sports facilities a step closer
Sydney children dreaming of becoming Olympic heroes will have more opportunities to train and play with two new sports and recreation facilities progressing to the construction phase.
Oyster sculptures to invoke connection to Country along harbour foreshore walk
Yuwaalaraay designer Lucy Simpson’s oyster installations with accompanying soundscapes are planned for prime locations along the harbour as part of a 9km foreshore walk highlighting historically significant Aboriginal sites, people and stories.
A moment of magic wins Australian Life top prize
An image depicting the instant an entire nation held its breath has won this year’s prestigious Australian Life photography competition.
$1m funding boost for inner-city theatre
The City of Sydney will contribute $1 million to the Griffin Theatre Company’s upgrade of Darlinghurst’s historic SBW Stables Theatre.
Chinatown gates restoration to soon get under way
Work to restore the iconic ornamental archways in the heart of Chinatown will soon get under way, as part of the City of Sydney’s multimillion dollar revitalisation of the area.
Perry Park reborn as Sydney’s newest sports hub
An inner-city park’s renewal as a sports destination is now complete with a new multi-purpose synthetic pitch supporting the growing need for more outdoor fields in the area.
Sydney’s vision for a thriving economy
New jobs for 200,000 people, extending transport connections, transitioning to net zero and creating a diverse, 24-hour economy are all part of a 10-year plan to keep Sydney at the forefront of the Australian economy.
Sydney lives by our littlest photographers
Images of Sydney sunbathers, street art and a sock thief are just some of those shortlisted for this year’s Little Sydney Lives.
Picture perfect glimpses of Australian Life
A rugby team made up of Elvis impersonators, a family of Victorian-era vampires and the FIFA Women’s World Cup are just some of the subjects featured in this year’s Australian Life photography competition.
Leading thinkers to chart path for Sydney’s future economy
Leaders in innovation, entrepreneurship, AI, global events, quantum technology, business and civic life will join the City of Sydney’s next CityTalks event: “I choose Sydney – what is driving Sydney’s future prosperity?”
40km/h the safer new normal for Sydney’s streets
Sydney’s streets will soon be even safer for everyone who walks, rides or drives, with the City of Sydney reducing speed limits to 40km/h across the local area.
Markets and dance at Sydney Town Hall for NAIDOC Week
A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance, enterprise and music will take over Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday 10 July for NAIDOC Week.
