“With festive street fairs and concerts, choirs and the epic tree in Martin Place, the elves at the City of Sydney are busy preparing a Christmas to remember,” Lord Mayor Clover Moore commented “These free events are our gift to city residents and visitors, and I encourage everyone to come along, join the festivities and…
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Oxford Street’s Weekend of Art
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Oxford Street is set to become Sydney’s biggest outdoor arts stage with the legendary strip hosting a 3-day weekend of art, culture and creativity. Free events will take over Oxford Street for 40 hours, from disco and drag to light installations and art. It all kicks off with the closure of Bourke Street at Taylor…
The Australian National Maritime Museum has unveiled new discoveries about the vessel previously referred to as the Barangaroo Boat,
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The Australian National Maritime Museum has unveiled new discoveries about the vessel previously referred to as the Barangaroo Boat, including fresh evidence of its working life on Sydney’s waterways, while announcing it will now be known as the Cockle Bay Boat. The updated name follows consultation and reflects the Museum’s commitment to historical accuracy and…
The Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend
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Waverley Council is delighted to announce the first ever Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend, a celebration of books, literature, ideas and community from Friday 20 November to Sunday 22 November, at Bondi Pavillion. This exciting new addition to Bondi’s cultural calendar brings together leading novelists, poets, journalists, memoirists, creatives, thinkers and cultural commentators for a…
North Sydney Council announces date for New Years Eve ticket sales
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Following community feedback, North Sydney Council has introduced several changes for New Year’s Eve 2026 aimed at improving safety, enhancing accessibility and creating a better experience for residents and visitors alike. What’s new for NYE 2026 Cremorne Point will be Council-managed for the first time. Acting on community feedback, we’ve introduced bag checks and crowd…
North Sydney Council shaping the future of The Coal Loader
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Community invited to help shape the first Strategic Management Plan for the Coal Loader. From its Aboriginal cultural significance and industrial heritage to its sustainability programs, community events and harbour views, the Coal Loader is one of North Sydney’s most unique and much-loved public places. North Sydney Council is developing the first Coal Loader Strategic Management…
Sydney Craft Week Returns
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Sydney Craft Week will return in October 2026 with nearly 100 events celebrating the makers, studios and creative communities shaping Sydney’s craft scene. Following the closure of the Australian Design Centre, UNSW School of Art & Design will produce the tenth Sydney Craft Festival, bringing workshops, markets, exhibitions and open studios to venues across Sydney…
Winners of the Australian Life and Little Sydney Lives photography Competitions.
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A powerful image of adolescence and a quirky, abstract image have been named the winners of the Australian Life and Little Sydney Lives photography competitions. Selected from almost 3,000 entries combined, the winning photographs stood out for their creativity, storytelling and ability to share viewpoints that reflect life in Australia. The Australian Life winning image,…
Artworks Popping up Around Major Construction Zones Around Sydney
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Beautiful new artworks are popping up around major construction zones as part of a City of Sydney effort to support artists and brighten streets. Construction hoardings are required on large developments, to create a safe barrier between the worksite and the public. In a bid to liven up Sydney streets, the City of Sydney’s innovative…
Sydney and On-street dining
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The City of Sydney will begin transforming close to 150 temporary on-street dining areas into high-quality footpath extensions in the latest stage of its outdoor dining program. The works follow extensive public feedback about proposed changes to the popular scheme.