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More space for parks and people in the CBD

The City of Sydney has a new plan to ensure better public spaces in the northern part of the city, as major developments and new Metro stations rapidly transform the area.

Outdoor dining back on the menu

Businesses across Sydney can look forward to entertaining patrons outdoors until the end of 2024 thanks to the City of Sydney extending its on road outdoor dining program.

Bootcamp gets Sydney businesses in top shape

Sydney retail, hospitality, and tourism businesses are invited to be part of a free program aimed at helping build capacity and resilience in a post-pandemic economy.

Sydney pride of place on the global LGBTIQA+ stage

Sydney can take pride in the successes of the last few weeks with rainbows, street parties, art installations, concerts, and good times that attracted hundreds of thousands of people.

Raising the Bar: Innovation returns to Sydney’s bars, pubs and live music venues

A blockbuster one-night event featuring 30 free talks at 15 venues tackling the theme ‘Entrepreneurship and Innovation’, Raising the Bar will flex your brain on topics including medical technology, sustainability, circular economy, AI, robotics and more.

Industry leaders come together to help business thrive

Some of the biggest names in Australian business will take part in a series of free events to help entrepreneurs and startups grow and prosper.

Improving walking and cycling connections in Glebe and Ultimo

Walking and cycling between Ultimo and Glebe will soon be much safer after Council endorsed concept designs for a new two-way separated cycleway and improvements for people walking.

Sparking a shift to net zero emissions on our streets

Doubling chargers in our car parks, trialling low-impact on-street charging and a comprehensive research project to help retrofit existing buildings with chargers are among the first actions in the City of Sydney’s new electric vehicle strategy.

Flying the flag of pride for Sydney

The Progress Pride flag was raised tonight at Sydney Town Hall to officially mark the start of Mardi Gras and Sydney WorldPride celebrations.

College Street cycleway back connecting riders

The City of Sydney is welcoming riders onto a rebuilt cycleway on College Street providing another key connection in its expanding network of active transport options.

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:
02 9246 7292 or email mediateam@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

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02 8974 4165 or email lordmayormedia@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

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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.

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:
02 9246 7292 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
If you’re a journalist and would like to receive our media releases and alerts, please email your name, title and contact details to mediateam@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au with the words ‘Subscribe to news list’ in the subject field.

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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