Rosebery Archives - The City of Sydney Media Centre

Work underway on state-of-the art aquatic centre

Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 | Development, Other

Work has begun on the City of Sydney’s new aquatic centre in Green Square, the largest to be built in Sydney for almost 20 years. Lord Mayor Clover Moore was joined by a team of leading architects, designers and the … Continued

New street a sweet trip down memory lane

Thursday, October 26th, 2017 | Development

A Sydney site once home to the company that produced iconic Aussie lollies Minties, Jaffas and Fantales will be named Confectioners Way in honour of its sweet heritage. Confectioners Way will link Crew Place and Rosebery Avenue and will be … Continued

New residents hop into Rosebery and Forest Lodge

Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 | Sustainability

A City of Sydney plan to boost native animal numbers is beginning to increase frog numbers in the inner city. Striped marsh frog tadpoles have been spotted at Lewis Hoad Reserve, Forest Lodge, in one of two recently established frog … Continued

Kids celebrate Australia’s biggest two-wheeled party

Friday, March 17th, 2017 | Transport

Gardeners Road Public School was one of more than 2,000 schools across the country to encourage children to get active for this year’s National Ride2School Day on Friday 17 March. The Rosebery school hosted a morning of two-wheeled fun with … Continued

Fitness station a new favourite for Rosebery residents

Friday, February 10th, 2017 | Green spaces, Sustainability

Rosebery residents can dip, crunch and bench their way through 2017 at Turruwul Park’s new fitness hub. Part of the City of Sydney’s park equipment fitness program, the new exercise station offers a range of workouts for strength, cardio and … Continued

Flood solution delivers new town centre

Friday, February 27th, 2015 | Community, Development

The City of Sydney and Sydney Water have signed a contract with private companies to build a 2.4 kilometre long stormwater drain to significantly reduce flooding in Green Square – one of the fastest growing parts of Sydney – to … Continued

‘Bright walk’ wraps up Christmas shopping

Thursday, October 31st, 2013 | Business, Community, Culture, Events

Shoppers searching for that special gift will enjoy extra illumination this festive season thanks to a ‘bright walk’ from Pitt Street Mall to Martin Place, Darling Harbour and Sydney Town Hall. The new, self-guided tour of 1,900 decorative banners, lights … Continued

Greener streets without the red tape

Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 | Community, Green spaces, Sustainability

The City of Sydney has pruned red tape, paving the way for more inner-city gardeners to green their streets.Under the City’s new Footpath Gardening Policy, residents can plant footpath gardens outside their homes as well as apply for a grant … Continued

One good green deed deserves another

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 | Business, Community, Culture, Green spaces, Other, Sustainability, Transport

Show off your repurposed furniture, favourite bike routes or delicious edible gardens in the City’s Good Hood social competition and you will go in the running for great prizes. Lord Mayor Clover Moore invited Sydneysiders to share their favourite good … Continued

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