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Updates from the City of Sydney City of Sydney News 19 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 Why good access for people with disability is good for business [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/capture-the-enormous-market-opportunity-of-disability-inclusion]

Learn how to boost your business by creating an inclusive customer experience. Attend our free business breakfast event to learn more.

Register now [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/good-access-is-good-for-business-tickets-1068690184109?aff=oddtdtcreator?utm_medium=email&utm_source=cosnews&utm_campaign=zero_barriers24].

Environment Potts Point clothes swap and styling demo [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/potts-point-clothes-swap-styling-demo-tickets-1075419983119?aff=COSnewsEDM]

If you're a City of Sydney resident looking to update your wardrobe, we've got you sorted. You'll save money and help the environment.

Get your free ticket [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/potts-point-clothes-swap-styling-demo-tickets-1075419983119?aff=COSnewsEDM].

Don't miss Recycle It Saturday [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/recycle-it-saturday-a-free-recycling-drop-off-event]

Clear out your old and unwanted items the sustainable way at the last Recycle It Saturday of the year. From broken tech and bikes you’ve outgrown to small metals and pesky polystyrene.

See the 14 types of items you can drop off [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/recycle-it-saturday-a-free-recycling-drop-off-event] on Saturday 23 November.

5 ways to have a sustainable Christmas [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/five-ways-to-have-a-sustainable-christmas]

The holiday season is around the corner. From the tree to the dining table, it’s easy to reduce your festive footprint.

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].

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].

Arts & culture Sydney Christmas kicks off [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/santas-sydney-sleigh-ride]

Sydney Christmas will be in full swing next week. The kids will love seeing Santa travel by sleigh [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/santas-sydney-sleigh-ride] through the city to light the Martin Place tree!

Start your shopping early at our Sydney Christmas opening weekend [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/sydney-christmas-opening-weekend].

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.

Secure your tickets now [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/christmas-at-sydney-town-hall].

City life City of Sydney libraries closed Friday 29 November [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/city-of-sydney-libraries-temporary-closure]

All City of Sydney libraries [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/libraries] and Glebe neighbourhood service centre [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/customer-service-centres/glebe] will be closed on Friday 29 November for a staff development day.

You can continue to renew and reserve items, as well as access our extensive online digital collection [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/library-information-services#digital-collection].

New events: get ready to try something different [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/international-day-of-people-with-disability?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=12%20November%202024&utm_content=12%20November%202024+Preview+CID_6eb26f1bf8d153e243c7cf33a652ef7a&utm_source=Email%20marketing&utm_term=New%20events%20get%20ready%20to%20try%20something%20different]

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

Child safety [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/policies/child-safety-policy]

We’re committed to protecting children's wellbeing, rights and safety.

World Children’s Day on 20 November promotes international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.

Read our updated child safety policy, child safe code of conduct and commitment to child safety and wellbeing [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/policies/child-safety-policy]. Find out how to raise a child safety concern [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/council-governance-administration/our-child-safe-reporting-process], our approach to addressing it and where to get support when you need it.

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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