What we miss when we simplify refugee stories
Refugee Week ambassador Samah Shda on the importance of embracing complexity and discomfort.
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A sense of wonder: 3 older people share their wisdom
For Seniors Festival, we asked about the secrets to thriving, no matter your age.
Breathe easy: tips for navigating poor air quality
Here's what you need to know to safeguard yourself, your family, and your pets when air quality gets low.
Everyone can celebrate at our Christmas concerts
Festive shows designed with your accessibility in mind.
What to do in Sydney this November
Soak up spring at markets, festivals and gardens. Here are 9 events to add to your calendar this month.
Heart dogs: Our companion animals officer shares her great love and loss of rescue animals
Lisa Wray opens up about the love and loss of pet adoption
What to do in Sydney this October
From neighbourhood street festivals to the international stage of SXSW Sydney, here are 11 events to celebrate this month.
What to do in Sydney this August
Challenge yourself with dangerous ideas, boundary-pushing music and the world’s biggest fun run. Here are 10 events happening across the city this month.
Your time to shine at Sydney Streets
Share your talents and entertain audiences at our spring and summer community events
Fees waived for community space hire
Community groups that operate in our area or benefit residents, workers or visitors can take advantage of this program.
'I'm a survivor': Meet our Refugee Week ambassadors
Meet Milad, Tahera, Yaser and Tariq. They share their experiences, their hopes and what freedom and family mean to them.
5 ways to support Refugee Week
From events and volunteering to films and books, make a connection this year.
City of Sydney employee Otis Williams shares what drew him to Redfern
Hear more from Otis about what reconciliation week means to him and what drew him to the City of Sydney.
The colourful tale of rainbow families storytime
Celebrating the many ways to be a family through storytelling at our libraries.
From a workplace to a community. Yahya shares how he observes Ramadan at home and at the City of Sydney
Yahya El-Arab shares what a typical day during Ramadan looks like, why it’s important to understand the occasion and how he celebrates Eid-al-Fitr.
In pictures: Sydney Mardi Gras Parade 2024
Some of our favourite snaps from the 2024 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
Find your purr-fect match at our animal shelter
We’re offering discounted adoption fees on dogs and cats for a limited time.
City of Sydney employees share their colourful tales from Hindu festival of Holi
One of the most colourful, vibrant and fun-filled festivals from India.
Faith, family and fasting for City ranger during Ramadan
From pre-dawn meals to festive celebrations, Mohammed reflects on charity, prayer and personal growth in the holiest time of the year for Muslims worldwide.
Over 60? Swim, dance and play free in March
Celebrate getting older with events and activities at Seniors Festival
9 ways to make the most of Mardi Gras
Sydney's biggest LGBTIQA+ celebration takes over our city in style from 16 February.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the city
Here are some of the highlights of Sydney’s festivities, from Christmas markets to light displays and concerts
City of Sydney libraries closed Friday 30 May
Our after-hours return chutes are available and you can renew and reserve items online.
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.
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.
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.
Volunteers connecting people and changing communities
Hear from some of the wonderful people who lend their time to our communities and programs and find out how you can get involved.
More people sleeping rough on inner Sydney streets
Our latest count found 277 people sleeping rough in the local area.
6 reasons to join Seniors Festival
Celebrate together with the best in creativity, sports, talks and workshops.
Friends come together to celebrate 50 years of Australia-China relations
How people find community at our libraries.
