
Customs House, Darling Square and Green Square libraries will be open until 9pm from 15 September to 15 October during the busy exam period.
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Recycle more tricky items closer to home
Our free recycling stations have had a makeover. They now accept empty medication blister packs, household batteries, light bulbs and small electronics.
City of Sydney News
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6 tips for smarter fashion choices to cut wasteMake decisions today your future self and the environment will thank you for.9 September 2025News
How to give your pre-loved clothes a new lifeKeep fashion in motion because nothing in your wardrobe should go to waste.8 September 2025News
The countdown to New Year’s Eve is onHead to the official website and start making your celebration truly memorable.5 September 2025News
Soft Forest invites you to connect to the natural worldMeet Fauna, your playful guide on a mission to entertain and educate.8 September 2025News
Treasured harbourside swimming spot reopensAndrew (Boy) Charlton Pool is ready in time for spring after an extensive upgrade.2 September 2025News
Reboot empowers entrepreneurs with the digital edge Our free small business webinars are back with expert insights to help your brand stand out.28 August 2025News
What to do in Sydney this SeptemberSpring forward with these must-see events to ring in the new season.10 September 2025News
Trace the currents of Sydney’s past for History WeekThe ebb and flow of time told through our city’s waterways.2 September 2025News
Haymarket’s cultural heart begins its next revitalisation phaseThe latest upgrades to Dixon Street are under way, with design that honours culture and community.1 September 2025News
From goals to greatness: CitySwitch champions revealedSmall and simple. Large and tricky. We celebrate the actions these businesses are taking to reduce emissions.21 August 2025

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Have your say on our consultations from parks and playgrounds, to planning the future of our city.
Policy & planning changes
Proposed heritage listing of 3 buildings in ChinatownUnder reviewVision setting
Developing a community vision for Victoria BarracksOpen for feedback · PaddingtonPolicy & planning changes
Your say on proposed changes to the City of Sydney affordable housing programOpen for feedback
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