City supercharges special entertainment precincts
The City of Sydney has prepared proposals to boost its nightlife, with 5000 businesses across more than 20 special entertainment precincts set to benefit.
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Local businesses granted extended trading hours for Mardi Gras
Local businesses will be able to extend their trading hours this weekend during Mardi Gras celebrations, giving shops, restaurants and entertainment venues the option to stay open later throughout the event period.
Updated policy opens new opportunities for buskers
Sydney’s buskers and street performers are set to have more opportunities to share their talent and creativity with visitors and locals.
Spirits fly high as Mardi Gras season begins
Spirits fly high as Mardi Gras season begins
Sydney saddles up for the Year of the Horse
Thousands of Sydney residents, visitors and workers will enjoy more than 2 weeks of family-friendly music, feasts and performances as celebrations welcoming the Lunar New Year kick off in Sydney.
New year brings new riding connections
Two new cycleways are open and helping people ride around Sydney more safely.
Outdoor dining vision comes together
The City of Sydney is seeking feedback on key changes to its successful outdoor dining program.
A huge crowd unites for a memorable start to 2026
Sydney has united in a spirit of unity and celebration welcoming 2026 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve show on its famous harbour.
Sydney unites to farewell 2025
Teams around the harbour are putting the final touches on Sydney’s world-famous New Year’s Eve spectacular as the city comes together to ring in 2026.
Sydney to stand as one for New Year’s Eve
Sydney New Year’s Eve will provide moments of unity and reflection as the city comes together following the tragic terror attack in Bondi.
Sydney to light the fuse on a celebration like nowhere else
New Year’s Eve revellers will be wowed by an incredible fireworks, music and lights spectacular showcasing Sydney’s unique character and culture to a global audience.
More space and less red tape to boost the city’s outdoor dining revolution
The City of Sydney is proposing key changes to its successful outdoor dining program to ensure the outdoor dining revolution is here to stay.
Make a splash with free entry to swimming pools
Dive into the start of summer with a free visit to a world-class City of Sydney pool on Saturday 6 December.
Festive treats and sparkling streets: Christmas in Sydney
From today, Sydney will be filled with the joy, music and magic of Christmas, from carol singers across the city and visits from Santa to a new Christmas fair and the tallest Christmas tree in NSW.
$2.5m for creativity, culture and communities
More than 60 local businesses, creatives and cultural organisations will benefit from more than $2.5 million in cash, value in kind and rental subsidies in the City of Sydney’s latest grants program.
Tribute to sex workers returns after 3 decades
A bronze replica of the artwork JOY that pays tribute to inner-city sex workers has been unveiled in Darlinghurst almost 30 years after the removal of the original statue.
Less traffic, more space to enjoy at Circular Quay
A former dead end between the Circular Quay light rail stop and Customs House has been transformed into a beautifully paved space where people can meet, sit and eat.
Inner-city grant for Redfern affordable housing project
The City of Sydney has approved a $3 million grant to build affordable housing for Aboriginal elders in Redfern.
New partnership for aged care in Redfern
Wyanga Aboriginal Aged Care and Uniting are set to turn a council car park in Redfern into a not-for-profit 50-person residential aged care home.
All-electric buildings given green light
Planning rules requiring new residential buildings, medium to large commercial buildings, hotels and serviced apartment buildings in the City of Sydney to be all-electric have received final endorsement from Council.
Free street festivals return to Sydney
A series of free events is set to bring festival vibes to local communities across Sydney, starting from Saturday 1 November.
New space in Zetland to meet, perform and play
People in the bustling neighbourhood of Green Square now have more space to meet, perform and play.
Artists wanted to turn Sydney into a canvas
The City of Sydney invites local artists, curators and other creatives to pitch ideas for one of Sydney’s best temporary art programs.
Sydney leading the way in reducing waste
Household food scraps collection by 2030, services for hard to recycle items and more support for businesses moving towards a circular economy are all part of the City of Sydney’s plan to reduce the amount of items being sent to landfill.
$5 all-day parking in the city centre
People riding into the city centre now have another convenient, affordable and secure parking facility.
Shining a light on the world’s largest stateless community
A large-scale interactive public artwork to be installed at Customs House forecourt will aim to raise awareness and connect audiences with the world’s largest stateless population.
Start planning for Sydney’s biggest party
Party planners from Sydney and around the world are being urged to head to sydneynewyearseve.com to get started on making this year’s celebration truly memorable.
Immersive experience is a journey into nature’s vulnerability
A new serene, sensory experience in Paddington Reservoir Gardens will explore the fragility of nature and tell the story of animals, endangered species and the importance of conservation.
Connecting King and College street cycleways
Construction has begun on a new section of cycleway that will safely connect people riding between College and King streets.
Harbour pool reopens on the first day of spring
Treasured harbourside swimming spot Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool reopens today following an extensive upgrade.
