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September

Spring into the Library for new member benefits

8 September 2010

Seven of Sydney's leading arts and cultural organisations have joined forces with the City of Sydney Library to offer members a range of exciting deals and discounts for Spring and Summer. More»

2010 Sydney New Year’s Eve

7 September 2010

Behind the scenes preparations are underway for another spectacular fireworks celebration to reaffirm Sydney as the New Year’s Eve capital of the world! More»

City of Sydney receives first electric vehicle

7 September 2010

The City of Sydney takes possession today of one of Australia's first production electric vehicles. More»

Winter Street Count finds fewer homeless people sleeping rough in the City

6 September 2010

The City of Sydney’s latest Street Count has revealed a 30 per cent decrease in the number of people counted sleeping rough on Sydney’s streets this winter. More»

Bikes to get the kids around and groceries home

3 September 2010

A new bike library in Newtown, the first of its kind in Australia, will loan Cargo bikes and bike trailers for transporting bulky items or beloved children. More»

Sydney LEP to guide economic growth and sustainable development

1 September 2010

Future development across Central Sydney and inner city suburbs will be guided by a new Sydney Draft Local Environment Plan (LEP) being considered by City of Sydney Council on Monday 13 September. More»

Developers rewarded for encouraging sustainable transport

1 September 2010

Showers, lockers and bicycle parking for office workers who walk or ride to work will be encouraged in an Australian first under the City of Sydney’s proposed Draft Local Environment Plan (LEP). More»

Sydney’s heritage protected under draft Sydney LEP

1 September 2010

Three inner city suburbs will be given extra heritage protection and 53 new heritage items created under the City of Sydney’s draft Sydney Local Environmental Plan (LEP). More»

August

Find your place in history this September

31 August 2010

City of Sydney is celebrating History Week 2010 with a series of free talks and exhibitions about the extraordinary experiences of Sydneysiders past and present. More»

Put a spring in your step and buy local

30 August 2010

Residents and visitors to Pyrmont/Ultimo will see village life at its best this Spring, with a buy local shopping competition, free events and the completion of the Union Street upgrade. More»

Paddington Reservoir Gardens wins coveted landscape design award

27 August 2010

The City of Sydney’s Paddington Reservoir Gardens restoration project has been honoured with the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) 2010 Australian Medal for Landscape Architecture. More»

City Demands withdrawal of permit to cull birds

27 August 2010

The City today demand the National Parks and Wildlife Service withdraw its permit to allow 20 cockatoos to be culled in the CBD. More»

Water main burst - Moore Park Road Paddington

25 August 2010

A burst water main on Moore Park Road is currently being repaired by Sydney Water. More»

Preparations begin for Sydney Chinese New Year 2011

25 August 2010

One hundred and fifty performers from the Chinese province of Hubei will take part in Sydney’s 2011 Chinese New Year Festival. More»

Have your say on designs for Kings Cross Parks

24 August 2010

New designs for two prominent Kings Cross parks – Lawrence Hargrave Reserve and Fitzroy Gardens which includes the El Alamein Fountain – are now on public exhibition. More»

City invests in long-term financial sustainability

23 August 2010

The City of Sydney today acquired the iconic “Commercial Banking Corporation” building at 343 George Street, corner of Barrack and George Street for $78 million as part of its ongoing commitment to building and maintaining sustainable annual revenue. More»

NSW councils seeking clean energy alternatives

19 August 2010

A cheaper, cleaner and less water intensive energy alternative to coal fired power will be presented to councils from across NSW and greater metropolitan Sydney at a briefing by the City of Sydney today. More»

Historic trams back on track

18 August 2010

Vintage trams deteriorating at the former Rozelle Tram depot could make a return to Sydney’s tracks as the City investigates options for their restoration. More»

City awards $1.5 million to local community projects

18 August 2010

A bike recycling club, Indigenous theatre project and sustainability workshops are just some of the new exciting projects to be funded under the City of Sydney’s 2010/11 annual grants and sponsorships programs. More»

Two Sydney parks given a new lease of life

17 August 2010

Two small parks in Woolloomooloo will soon be renewed into more attractive community spaces. More»

Sydney support for flood victims

17 August 2010

The City of Sydney will donate $100,000 to support the victims of devastating floods in Pakistan, which have been described by the United Nations as the greatest humanitarian crisis in recent history. More»

Australia's favourite event vote for Sydney New Year's Eve!

16 August 2010

2009 Sydney New Year's Eve celebrations have been nominated as Australia's Favourite Event. More»

What's your money up to?

16 August 2010

A free community briefing on responsible investment ‘What’s your money up to?’ will be held as part of an international conference in Sydney on Tuesday 14th September. More»

City tenders for trigeneration energy systems to cut costs and emissions

15 August 2010

An alternative energy supply system for Central Sydney is one step closer today with the City of Sydney calling for tenders to install a network of trigeneration plants,reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs for city buildings and consumers. More»

Finalists announced in 2010 City of Sydney Business Awards

9 August 2010

More than 520 businesses have been nominated for the 2010 City of Sydney Business Awards, with nearly three quarters of them are first time nominees. More»

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