Media releases

Media releases

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46 media releases

  • 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.

  • 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?”

  • NAIDOC in the City takes on Sydney Town Hall

    A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, dance, art and enterprise will take over Sydney Town Hall on Wednesday 10 July, as part of NAIDOC Week.

  • Stricter controls on short-term rentals needed

    The City of Sydney has called on the NSW Government introduce a number of measures to curb the growth of residential short-term rental accommodation, after carrying out a review of short-term rentals in the city.

  • $20 million lifeline for Sydney’s cultural life

    At a packed Sydney Town Hall discussion on the future of the creative economy, the City of Sydney unveiled a new $20 million plan to help secure and build Sydney’s cultural life.

  • More families take to Sydney’s safe cycleways

    Mums, dads and their kids are increasingly using Sydney’s safe cycleways with new data showing the number of people riding with a child seat has nearly doubled in the last 12 months.

  • Sydney’s bid to save its creative soul

    Local and international arts experts will discuss ways to save Sydney’s creative soul at a public event, as soaring costs push artists out of the city.

  • City lights up new precinct for Vivid Sydney

    A collaboration between the City of Sydney and Destination NSW will see the introduction of a new Vivid Music program for Vivid Sydney 2024 that will host a mix of local, national and international artists and performers.

  • $2 billion dollar commitment to communities

    The City of Sydney’s new budget directs $597 million in operational expenditure, grants and services over the next financial year and earmarks $2.2 billion for hundreds of major capital projects over next 10 years.

  • Local Aboriginal knowledge and cultural centre opens in Redfern

    A centre for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to gather, share knowledge and practise culture has opened in the heart of Redfern, following extensive consultation with communities about the use of the space and an accessibility upgrade.

  • Sydney Park greener and more accessible than ever

    Sydney Park now has nearly 200 new native trees, more electric barbecues, picnic areas, seating and toilets after the City of Sydney’s major rectification works at the award-winning park.

  • Helping businesses get in shape for success

    Experts from some of Australia’s fastest growing and established companies are coming together to help empower small businesses, creatives and retailers enhance their knowledge, foster innovation and expand their growth potential.

  • Fun for the young in the city

    From free skate clinics and basketball sessions to gaming tournaments and a workshop for budding entrepreneurs, the City of Sydney is hosting a series of exciting events to celebrate Youth Week from 11 to 21 April.