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5 things you need to know about the 2023 referendum
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice referendum will be held on Saturday 14 October 2023.
Our guide to making events more inclusive and accessible
Guidelines to help event organisers provide equitable opportunities for people with disability and people with access needs to enjoy and participate.
How to keep household chemicals out of landfill
Common household chemicals can be toxic. But there’s a way to recycle them responsibly.
Why vote Yes in the referendum
Vote Yes to recognise Indigenous Australians in the constitution, listen to their voices about decisions that affect them, and make a practical difference.
What’s on in Sydney this August
The FIFA Women’s World Cup, City2Surf, and free events – here are 14 things to do this August.
What to do in Sydney this July
Chase away the winter blues with Sydney’s hottest events
8 ways to connect with First Nations cultures and communities
Make an impact beyond National Reconciliation Week
Refugee Week 2023: 3 stories of coming to Australia
Meet Abang, Simon and Khatereh. We're proud to welcome them, and all refugees and people seeking asylum, to our city.
8 reasons to love Darling Square Library
An exciting hub for learning, innovation and creativity in a beautifully designed building.
What to do and where to eat during Sydney Lunar Festival 2023
Fabulous feasts, spectacular shows and magnificent artworks – it’s time to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.
What to do in Sydney this March
Autumn is here, but there’s heaps happening to put a spring in your step. Here are 13 events you’ll love.
What to do in Sydney during a heatwave
Here’s how to stay cool when temperatures get hot.
5 things you should know about Yabun Festival
A look back on the evolution of Yabun Festival.
Have your say on activities and services in our community centres and libraries
We invite your feedback and ideas to help us improve our programs and services.
We asked 5 people with disability some difficult questions in the lead up to International Day of People with Disability
Hear their answers about what it’s like to live with disability and what the day means to them.
Disability-inclusive things to do in Sydney
If you’re looking for adventure or culture, there are plenty of inclusive and accessible activities in our city.
9 ways to make the most of Mardi Gras
Sydney’s biggest LGBTIQ celebration comes to an all-singing, all-dancing crescendo when the Mardi Gras Parade takes over our city on 29 February.
LGBTIQA+ communities take pride of place in proposed Oxford Street revamp
We’re inviting people to have their say on our draft LGBTIQA+ social and cultural place strategy.
How to pay your respects to Queen Elizabeth II in Sydney
Where to leave floral tributes and condolence messages, and observe the passing of Her Royal Highness.
Sydney welcomes new Progress Pride flag
Find out what it means and where you can see it this Mardi Gras Festival.
Here’s what you need to know as Sydney reopens
Find out what’s open, how we’re helping to keep you safe and the latest health advice from the NSW Government.
Things to do on a rainy day in Sydney
Have buckets of fun even when it’s bucketing down in Sydney.
6 online jigsaw puzzles using City of Sydney archive photos
Take a moment to relax and explore the city from a different perspective.
I went to the climate strike: What can I do now?
Here are 4 things you can do to make real change happen
7 things you’ve probably never done before in Sydney
From underwater parties to drag queen bingo and dumpling masterclasses, expect the unexpected this autumn.
Sydney’s climate emergency: why we need to act now
Across the globe, cities are declaring a climate emergency and calling on government at all levels to do the same.
New cultural, business activation and community Covid-19 recovery grants are now open
Adapt your business, revitalise our city centre and support our communities.
Share your feedback about attending events in Sydney
We want to know how you’re feeling about attending events at the moment
Sydney’s best online events just a click away
Virtual nightclubs, live music streams, online exercise classes and other digital events to keep you connected and entertained.
Staying apart, keeping together: listing online events on What’s On
Virtual dance parties, live music broadcasts, online exercise classes and other digital events can help keep us connected.
Net zero by 2040: Ambitious new emissions target set
We’ve brought forward our own deadline by a decade.
Sydney Climate Action Summit postponed
In light of the evolving worldwide health emergency, the City of Sydney and C40 Cities have made the difficult decision to postpone the summit.
Sydney Climate Action Summit calls on Australia to take action
From the local level and with 94 world cities, the Sydney Climate Action Summit plans for real collective change.
Community centres bring together local stars for Seniors Festival
Older adults in Sydney find a new sense of belonging in our neighbourhood facilities.
Sydneysiders cycling without age
BIKEast volunteers bring the joy of cycling to Sydney’s older people
Community sewing bees help wildlife injured in the bushfires
Sydney locals use their time and skills to craft pouches for baby animals.
In pictures: Sydney’s newest library opens in Darling Square
Playful architecture, innovative design, a makerspace, dinosaurs and of course books, there’s plenty to explore at Darling Square Library.
Tails of Sydney: Episode 3 – Urban farming
Bee hives are popping up in more spots around the city, and we learn about keeping chickens as pets in Sydney.