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	Year of the Sheep 22 January 2015 The 2015 Chinese New Year holds an extra special place in Sydney’s heart. Under the 12-year lunar calendar, the Year of the Sheep celebrates strength, fortitude and perseverance. Such traits, personified by the shearer, drove Australia’s rise from humble beginnings to prosperity in the European era.
	City of Sydney leading the way on major projects 7 October 2014 We have completed more major projects than any other local council in NSW – over 250 in the past 10 years and another 370 projects to come in the next decade.
	City grants are the bees' knees 7 October 2014 Many parts of Sydney’s diverse community use City grants to enrich society, run projects that bind the community together and help those most in need.
	Combating climate change 17 June 2013 As Australia enters a dangerous new era of extreme weather the City is leading the nation in the battle against climate change through slashing our carbon emissions.
	Sydney’s future water supply 17 May 2013 Our bold program aims to produce local recycled water and water efficiency measures that will 'drought-proof' central Sydney.