Historic town hall set for new lease of life
Paddington Town Hall is about to undergo a multi-million-dollar revamp and the City of Sydney is asking local communities for their feedback on one of the city’s most important civic buildings.
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Fresh support for mental health, kids and cancer charities
The City of Sydney has picked three charities to support at its New Year, Christmas and Lunar Festival events.
Outback moment wins Australian Life top prize
Riley Swanson on the Roma Southern Road by Carly Earl has won this year’s prestigious Australian Life photography competition.
A better way to walk and ride on Oxford Street
Oxford Street is now safer and easier to get around on foot or bike thanks to City of Sydney upgrades including a dedicated separated cycleway.
Restoring local history brick by brick
The City of Sydney is about to begin work to restore the heritage listed brick kilns and chimneys that dominate the skyline around Sydney Park.
Young snappers show us their view of Sydney
Scrapping siblings, pelicans in the park and a sightseeing seagull are among the images shortlisted for this year’s Little Sydney Lives competition.
Australian Life finalists capture the nation – from goats to grit in stunning photo stories
A herd of lively goats, a mother and daughter navigating a complex school system and a final night of revelry in a Melbourne hotel are just some of the subjects featured in this year’s Australian Life photography competition.
Skyscrapers set to reshape Sydney skyline
A transformed Pitt Street precinct featuring two 300m plus skyscrapers is one step closer, after Council endorsed proposed changes to planning rules to increase the maximum building height and floor space at 56–60 Pitt Street.
Improving access and amenity around Redfern station
People walking and riding near Redfern station are now enjoying a safer and more accessible streetscape after the City of Sydney completed improvement works in the area.
Outdoor dining fees permanently waived across Sydney
From today all footpath and on-road outdoor dining fees will be permanently waived across the City of Sydney local area.
Major grants funding to boost local economy and cultural initiatives
The City of Sydney approved the funding for 137 projects that will celebrate Sydney’s culture and creativity, support the local economy, and encourage sustainability or business growth.
All electric buildings in city’s future
Proposed new planning rules will require new residential buildings, large commercial buildings and hotels in the City of Sydney local area to be all electric by 1 January 2027.
Next generation of First Nations musicians play Town Hall at NAIDOC in the City
The next generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hip hop, R&B and indie pop artists will play Sydney Town Hall this NAIDOC Week at a free, all-ages live music concert on Thursday 10 July.
Landmark Chinatown archways given new lease of life
The historic gates in the heart of Chinatown have been restored to their former glory.
New reconciliation plan for lasting change
The City of Sydney’s new three-year stretch reconciliation action plan aims to strengthen partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, deepen understanding of First Nations cultures and increase economic opportunities.
Plan for $150m city public square moves ahead
The City of Sydney has committed more than $150m to a new public square opposite Sydney Town Hall with construction to start in 2028.
Multi-billion dollar commitment to drive urban transformation and boost community facilities
Almost $2.7 billion has been earmarked by the City of Sydney to increase open space and invest in community infrastructure, urban transformation and new facilities over the next 10 years.
The plan keeping Sydney’s net zero ambitions on track
Cutting operational energy use by 30%, getting off gas in our operations and helping renters access programs for better efficiency are some of the new proposals in a renewed environmental strategy.
Students to benefit from Sydney’s newest cycleway
Students are among the biggest winners with a new separated cycleway connecting Glebe and Ultimo open and welcoming riders.
Free trees? Yes, please!
City of Sydney residents will be the VIPs this Saturday at a free tree giveaway that’s helping to grow a greener future.
International students find community and opportunity in Sydney
More than 800 international students have received a warm welcome at a reception hosted by the City of Sydney.
Switching off gas for an electric future
The City of Sydney is inviting feedback on a discussion paper that explores how to make new developments all electric in an effort to cut emissions, create healthier homes and ease cost-of-living pressures.
Homelessness on the rise in Sydney’s inner city
The number of people sleeping rough in the inner city has climbed to 346, the City of Sydney’s latest count shows, representing a 24% increase on last year’s figure.
Public favours bold vision for Sydney after dark
Sydney’s nightlife is set to thrive, with strong community support for new plans that could make it easier for venues to open later while balancing the needs of residents.
Exploring opportunities and challenges of accelerating action on climate change
National and global leaders will come together at Sydney Town Hall next month to discuss why strong and decisive action on climate change is needed now more than ever.
Oxford street icons heritage listing push
The City of Sydney is proposing to list 134 Oxford Street, better known as the Oxford Hotel, Palms at 124 Oxford Street, and the Universal nightclub, formerly known as the Midnight Shift, at 85–91 Oxford Street.
Microclimate report finds a divide in how Sydney feels the heat
The most detailed analysis of urban heat ever carried out in our area has found suburbs near the harbour are up to 15 degrees cooler than those in the south during extreme heat.
Hungry maggots helping keep food scraps out of Sydney’s landfill
An army of baby insects have already eaten their way through almost 90 tonnes of discarded food scraps in a City of Sydney project exploring sustainable waste solutions.
Electric blue summer at Victoria Park Pool
Sydneysiders have flocked to Victoria Park Pool to make a splash, exercise and enjoy the renewed facilities complete with cheaper and more efficient electric heat pumps.
NSW’s first on-street share bike parking bay ready for riders
A new on-street parking bay for share bikes in Haymarket will help reduce clutter on streets while supporting an increasingly popular mode of transport.
