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Updates from the City of Sydney City of Sydney News 12 November 2024 Welcome to City of Sydney News

Each edition will bring you stories of innovation, community and growth, showcasing the people and projects that make Sydney a great place to live, work and explore.

Discover the latest opportunities, get involved in local projects and stay connected.

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Clover Moore AO

Lord Mayor of Sydney

Business Laws for food businesses have changed [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/laws-for-food-businesses-are-changing]

What you need to know if you prepare and serve food in our local area.

Have your say: new environment strategy [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/policy-planning-changes/have-your-say-revised-environmental-strategy]

We’re revising our environmental strategy which outlines our plans for a sustainable Sydney over the next 5 years.

We’d like to understand what you think our strategy should cover and the support you need to contribute to a Sydney that is more sustainable and resilient.

Find out more and have your say by Monday 25 November [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/policy-planning-changes/have-your-say-revised-environmental-strategy].

Upcoming event: good access is good for business [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/good-access-is-good-for-business]

Join this free breakfast networking event and learn how to enhance accessibility to boost your business. Tuesday 3 December from 8am to 10am.

Register now [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/good-access-is-good-for-business].

Sydney cracks world’s top 10 sustainable cities [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/sydney-cracks-worlds-top-10-sustainable-cities]

We’ve taken the top spot among Australian cities on the Global Destination Sustainability Index, highlighting our pull for business events and visitors.

The index ranked Sydney 10th out of more than 100 cities, achieving our highest ever score.

Congratulations to all the organisations in our Sustainable Destination Partnership, which supports the event and hospitality sectors to do business more sustainably.

Find out more now [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/sydney-cracks-worlds-top-10-sustainable-cities].

Environment Your top recycling questions answered [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/recycling-questions-answered]

For National Recycling Week, here are the 7 questions that stump us all sometimes.

Shop the Garage Sale Trail [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/garage-sale-trail]

Get ready to shop the everyday essentials you need and the pre-loved gems you want on 16-17 November.

From designer fashion to furniture, cookware, vinyl, kids stuff, tools, collectibles and everything in between, there’s a bargain for everyone on the Garage Sale Trail [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/garage-sale-trail].

What happens to items at Recycle It Saturday [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/what-happens-to-recycled-items-recycle-it-saturday]

We explore where clothes, x-rays, blister packs, electronics, small metal items and bicycles go once you drop them off. The next Recycle It Saturday is on 23 November from 9am to 3pm at Alexandra Canal Depot.

Get recycling help from home [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/get-recycling-help-from-home]

Quickly find out what to do with unwanted packaging and household items. We have info about more than 1,700 items online.

Planning & building Share your experience of flooding [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/policy-planning-changes/your-say-flooding-sydney-city-darling-harbour-neighbouring-suburbs]

We’re improving our understanding of flood behaviour by conducting a flood study.

The study covers Sydney city, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont, Haymarket, The Rocks, Millers Point, Dawes Point, Barangaroo and parts of Ultimo and Surry Hills.

Find out more and share your thoughts by 10 December [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/policy-planning-changes/your-say-flooding-sydney-city-darling-harbour-neighbouring-suburbs].

Arts & culture New events: get ready to try something different [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/international-day-of-people-with-disability]

From comedy workshops to short film screenings, explore the program of events to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.

Let’s stimulate positive community attitudes towards people with disabilities. You’ll leave with your heart feeling full.

See the program now [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/international-day-of-people-with-disability].

Applications are now open for a creative work space in our William Street, Darlinghurst property [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/opportunities/expression-of-interest-creative-work-space]

We recognise the challenges that cultural and creative organisations and groups face when seeking affordable spaces in the inner city.

Under our accommodation grants program, we lease properties for up to 5 years at reduced rates or at no charge to support creative organisations to access spaces at below market rental rates.

Sydney New Year’s Eve visual identity system expression of interest [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/opportunities/sydney-new-years-eve-visual-identity-expression-interest]

Create a unique brand that will be the foundation and inspiration for our communications.

City life Honouring lives and inspiring change on Trans Day of Remembrance [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/honouring-lives-inspiring-change-trans-day-remembrance]

Stand with us in memory and unity.

Christmas markets to explore in Sydney [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/christmas-markets-sydney]

From gourmet food to handmade gifts, find a little something for everyone.

Bush foods discovery tour [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/bush-food-discovery-tour]

Find out how bush foods growing at Sydney City Farm in St Peters can nourish our city. Sample bush flavours and pot up a plant to take home. Saturday 16 November.

Book now [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/bush-food-discovery-tour].

Christmas at Sydney Town Hall [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/christmas-at-sydney-town-hall]

Enjoy the Christmas story through carols and pageantry with choirs, harp, NSW Police Band and the grand organ.

A truly memorable night for the whole family, in one of Sydney’s most beautiful buildings.

Have your say [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/consultations]

See consultations open for feedback.

Open tenders and expressions of interest [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/opportunities]

Opportunities to work with us.

Careers [https://career10.successfactors.com/career?company=cityofsydn&career_ns=job_listing_summary&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&_s.crb=iiRV0qpmR5dW7SPOA+m0aTUdTwY=]

Our people are our most important asset. See current vacancies.

Events [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/]

New events listed every day. See What’s On.

Your council [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/lord-mayor-and-councillors]

Lord Mayor and councillors.

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