Watch: stories of courage and compassion
For Pride Month, we asked members and allies of our LGBTIQA+ communities to share powerful moments in their time.
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Join us for National Simultaneous Storytime
More than 2 million kids across Australia will read the same book, at the same time
Biennale stories: hear from Sydney artist Kirtika Kain
Delhi-born Australian artist, Kirtika Kain shares the inspiration and process behind her latest work.
Sydney New Years Eve 2023 midnight fireworks – the official full-length video
Happy New Year from Sydney! Enjoy the magic of our midnight fireworks display over Sydney Harbour.
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.
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.
Sydney’s Town Hall House turns food scraps into fertiliser for the city’s green spaces
Food waste from the landmark building is being turned into compost to help our city’s parks and gardens grow.
Sustainable clothing: Tips for upcycling old clothes
Leah Giblin, textile artist and costume maker, shares how to refresh a stained shirt, turn an old tee into a pillowcase and transform socks into heat packs.
Sustainable clothing: Shop your wardrobe
Leah Giblin, local textile artist and costume maker, shows how to shop from the clothes you own. Create stylish and fresh looks, without buying more stuff.
Sustainable clothing: Fabric care and choice 101
Leah Giblin, creator of clothing label Day Keeper, covers which fabrics to buy and avoid, how to reduce the impact of polyester and caring for natural fibres.
Video: ‘bara’, a monument to the traditional custodians of Gadigal Country
‘bara’ by Aboriginal artist Judy Watson is a major new permanent artwork to celebrate the First Peoples of Sydney.
On show now: TIDAL by Mike Daly
The artist uses 43 horizontal light tubes arranged 8cm apart to represent rising and falling water levels around the world.
The story behind the stories: a new temporary artwork in Potts Point
Artist Fenella Kernebone talks about her latest project, Here Lies Your Story, on show until 16 May
Watch: Get inspired to join in our Seniors Festival activities
We talked to some of our older residents to find out what activities and programs they enjoy the most at our pools, gyms and community centres.
The Presets: Creating the soundtrack to Sydney New Year's Eve 2021
Julian and Kim talk about the creative process and their approach to creating the soundtrack to the iconic midnight fireworks display
Blak Douglas: curating the 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks display
First Nations artist Blak Douglas talks about what to expect as part of the 9pm Welcome to Country fireworks display
Foti International Fireworks: behind the scenes of Sydney New Year's Eve 2021
Fortunato Foti, Creative Director at Foti International Fireworks explains what goes into creating the Sydney New Year's Eve fireworks displays
Covid-19: Mental health and wellbeing support for our creative sector
Our cultural industry is doing it tough. Help is available.
Refugee Week 2021: Hear the stories of three people who now call Sydney home
Meet Roaa, George and Sarab. We're proud to welcome them, and all refugees and people seeking asylum, to our city
Welcome to our libraries
Hear from our library team about services available in our branches and online.
How to recycle your Easter chocolate wrappers
Planning to get stuck into some chocolate this Easter? Foil chocolate wrappers are 100% recyclable! Find out how to recycle your leftover packaging properly.
Watch: the making of Green Square artwork, Bangala
Explore the creation of 2 cast bronze Eora water carriers nestled in the wetland landscape of our aquatic centre.
Santa’s Sydney shopping spree
From bikes to books, music to macarons – a local tour shows off the vibrant range of retailers ready and waiting for you.
Christmas lights and decorations walk
Take a stroll past lights, decorations and shopping destinations. Discover the magic of Christmas on your mobile on a free self-guided tour.
Roll onto our award winning bike track
Kids of all ages can enjoy time outdoors on our award winning bike track at Sydney Park.
Watch: A Farmer, a sheep shearer, a cricket coach – meet the Gamiliroi country locals benefiting from GreenPower projects
See one of the places the City of Sydney buys electricity from - Sapphire Wind Farm near Inverell in northern NSW.
Behind the scenes: A virtual tour of Green Square’s stunning new pool
Construction of our beautiful Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre in Sydney’s inner south is taking shape.
untitled (maraong manaóuwi): Jonathan Jones speaks
Discover the back story to Jonathan Jones’ epic installation at Hyde Park Barracks.
GreenPower: what is it and how do I get it?
Whether you own or rent, you can opt for electricity from renewable sources and help build more solar and wind farms in regional NSW.
GreenPower for businesses: your fastest way to go renewable
Whether you’re a large or small business, you can opt for electricity from renewable sources and help build more solar and wind farms in regional NSW.
