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Young eyes, big stories: Kids invited to Little Sydney Lives photography contest
Budding photographers aged 5 to 12 can make their mark and show us their world.
Celebrate outstanding young people and youth workers
Nominations are now open for the Betty Makin Youth Awards
On the road to justice: remembering the Freedom Ride
Four photographs from the exhibition at 119 Redfern Street.
Super snakes of Sydney
What Lunar New Year means for 6 people born in the Year of the Snake
Our Sydney Festival highlights
Music, dance, performance art and kid-friendly events to help you plan your festival from 4 to 26 January
The women empowering Sydney’s New Year’s Eve
Meet the female force behind Sydney’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Add these to your reading list: the most popular library books of 2024
You’re bound to find your favourite new read in this list.
Rare photos shine a light on pride
The people, parties and parades that made LGBTIQA+ Sydney from the disco era to the fight for marriage equality in the 21st century.
How to mark Remembrance Day in Sydney
Honouring the fallen and reflecting on the sacrifice of generations past.
Showcase your Sydney Lunar Festival celebrations
Apply to join our associated events program
Calling Aboriginal creatives: reimagine a significant Redfern space
A new opportunity to redefine Redfern Terrace as a place for storytelling and somewhere the community can share knowledge and creativity.
Changes at Joynton Avenue Creative Centre and 107 Redfern Street
107 Projects is no longer managing these spaces in Zetland and Redfern.
Your New Year’s Eve plans made easier
As the end of 2024 inches closer, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll spend the biggest night on the calendar.
Timeless treasures and the master who keeps them ticking
For History Week, we unveil the stories behind Sydney’s most beloved clocks and the skill that preserves their legacy.
The past comes alive at History Week
Learn about life as a prisoner of war, explore the civic collection of memorabilia and make your own laser-cut design inspired by our archives.
Community groups wanted for 2 affordable Millers Point properties
Reduced rates are offered for the multipurpose spaces.
Your time to shine at Sydney Streets
Share your talents and entertain audiences at our spring and summer community events
In pictures: NAIDOC in the City 2024
A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, businesses, dance and music.
Here are our 2024 Little Sydney Lives finalists
Sydney’s youngest photographers have been creating lively new works that capture their fresh perspectives. These images were taken by kids aged 5 to 12.
Finalists for the 2024 Australian Life photography competition have been announced
Take an intimate journey through contrasting scenes of connection, resilience and play, and vote for your favourite from 1 August.
Reimagine the cultural and creative life of Sydney
We need your help on our plan to support the future of the arts
Shape the future of your library
Take part in this survey and help us understand how our 9 branches make a difference.
NAIDOC in the City takes over Sydney Town Hall
A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, dance, art and enterprise as part of NAIDOC Week.
Call for artwork from refugee artists
Share your artwork of hope, welcome and belonging
Lights, camera, action: Sydney Film Festival opens
Grab your choc tops and popcorn, and settle in for some great cinema from 5 to 16 June
City of Sydney employee Otis Williams shares what drew him to Redfern
Hear more from Otis about what reconciliation week means to him and what drew him to the City of Sydney.
At the movies: Sydney's love affair with cinemas
From grand picture palaces to cineplex chains, take a front row seat to the story of our theatres from the silver screen's first century.
The colourful tale of rainbow families storytime
Celebrating the many ways to be a family through storytelling at our libraries.
