
Major improvements and restorations were made to the 90-year-old fountain in Hyde Park.
Image: Chris Southwood / City of Sydney
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Share your thoughts about dining out in our areaWe’d love to know what you think before you pick a restaurant or café.23 March 2023News
City’s north set for major revampCreating greater space for parks, heritage and getting around.22 March 2023News
Want to make friends next door? Don’t ask AIOn Neighbour Day, skip artificial intelligence and make a human connection.21 March 2023News
Enjoy another serving of outdoor diningAlfresco dining scheme extended until end of 2024.21 March 2023News
Enjoy a tipple with some of Sydney’s top academics and tech entrepreneursRaising the Bar: an evening of big ideas and future-shaping innovations across architecture, biotech, sustainability and more.20 March 2023News
7 ways to have a fun day out in PyrmontIdeas for an interesting visit to one of Sydney’s most unique suburbs.14 March 2023News
Shape our new resilience strategy: share your ideas and experiencesTogether we can prepare our communities better for emergencies and minimise the impact of shocks and stresses.13 March 2023News
Ready, set, grow: business innovation program applications now open Take your business to the next level and join our free innovation accelerator program.13 March 2023News
A food scientist, engineer and tech entrepreneur walk into a bar ... Sydney’s leading innovators inject knowledge into your night out at Raising the Bar9 March 2023News
Free beginner sewing and repair workshopsLearn how to sew on a button, hem and repair a hole. Running from March to June across the city.8 March 2023

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Have your say on our consultations from parks and playgrounds, to planning the future of our city.
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Have your say on our electrification of transport in the city strategy and action planOpen for feedbackPolicy & planning changes
Proposed changes to planning controls for 10–12 Nimrod Street, DarlinghurstOpen for feedbackProposed works & maintenance
Your feedback on a cycling link between King and College streets, SydneyUnder review
NSW state election – 25 March 2023
Sydney Town Hall is not available for pre-poll or election day voting.
Visit NSW Electoral Commission for more voting options.
Visit NSW Electoral Commission for more voting options.
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