Updates from the City of Sydney City of Sydney News 4 February 2025 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.
Clover Moore AO
Lord Mayor of Sydney
Business Secure funding for your project in 2025: Grants open now [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/city-sydney-grants-open]
Everything you need to get started with a grant application today.
Environment Do you have good-quality furniture you no longer need? [https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/80427609979b464383beaec91900fe5a]
Sometimes furniture doesn’t fit our space or lifestyle anymore but it’s still in excellent condition. That’s why we’re running a reuse drop-off trial, to help rehome this quality furniture to families who need it.
We’re accepting tables, chairs, desks, bookcases and more. Submit items online for donation [https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/80427609979b464383beaec91900fe5a]. If your items are accepted, you can drop them off at our next Recycle It Saturday event on 22 February.
Grant information sessions: get help reducing your carbon footprint and save on costs [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/grants-and-sponsorship-briefing-sessions]
Applications for our biggest grant round of the year are now open [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/grants-sponsorships]! We’re hosting information sessions to help simplify the application process, answer your questions and showcase what’s possible. Register now.
Green building grant – Wednesday 12 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-green-building-grant-webinar-tickets-1161994299229] Innovation and ideas grant – Thursday 6 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-innovation-ideas-grant-webinar-tickets-1162206353489] Arts & culture Grant information sessions: learn how you can enhance Sydney’s cultural life [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/grants-and-sponsorship-briefing-sessions]
Applications for our biggest grant round of the year are now open [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/grants-sponsorships]! We’re hosting information sessions to help simplify the application process, answer your questions and showcase what’s possible. Register now.
Creative grant – Wednesday 5 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-creative-grant-webinar-tickets-1161668213899]
Festival events and sponsorships – Monday 10 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-festivals-events-sponsorship-webinar-tickets-1144903480129]
City life What to do in Sydney this February [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/what-to-do-in-sydney-this-february]
The streets light up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and more. Here are 10 events to set your sights on.
Grant information sessions: do you have a great idea that could benefit local communities? [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/grants-and-sponsorship-briefing-sessions]
Applications for our biggest grant round of the year are now open [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/grants-sponsorships]! We’re hosting information sessions to help simplify the application process, answer your questions and showcase what’s possible. Register now.
Community services grant Friday 7 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-community-services-grant-webinar-tickets-1161842876319] Food support grant – Tuesday 11 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-food-support-grant-webinar-tickets-1161900318129] Haymarket activation grant – Tuesday 11 February at 1:00pm [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-haymarket-activation-grant-webinar-tickets-1162059002759] Green building grant – Wednesday 12 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-green-building-grant-webinar-tickets-1161994299229] Sydney Streets brings food, shopping and fun outdoors [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/sydney-streets-brings-food-shopping-and-fun-outdoors]
Your favourite neighbourhoods come to life with alfresco dining, entertainment and live music.
More to see at Sydney Lunar Festival [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/sydney-lunar-festival]
Celebrations continue this weekend as we welcome the Lunar New Year. Cultural groups take to the stage in a vibrant celebration of dance, music and song at the Lunar Spectacular [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/lunar-spectacular-show]. More than 3,000 paddlers churn up the waters at the biggest dragon boat races [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/dragon-boat-races] in the southern hemisphere.
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]
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.
Choose the news that interests you Update your subscription to stay informed. Update my preferences https://cityofsydneynews.updatemyprofile.com/j-wbhljk-D96905F6-hruhjytkjh-v The City of Sydney acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area. Privacy [http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/about-us/privacy] View online https://cityofsydneynews.cmail20.com/t/j-e-wbhljk-hruhjytkjh-e/ Unsubscribe https://cityofsydneynews.cmail20.com/t/j-u-wbhljk-hruhjytkjh-s/
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.
Clover Moore AO
Lord Mayor of Sydney
Business Secure funding for your project in 2025: Grants open now [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/city-sydney-grants-open]
Everything you need to get started with a grant application today.
Environment Do you have good-quality furniture you no longer need? [https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/80427609979b464383beaec91900fe5a]
Sometimes furniture doesn’t fit our space or lifestyle anymore but it’s still in excellent condition. That’s why we’re running a reuse drop-off trial, to help rehome this quality furniture to families who need it.
We’re accepting tables, chairs, desks, bookcases and more. Submit items online for donation [https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/80427609979b464383beaec91900fe5a]. If your items are accepted, you can drop them off at our next Recycle It Saturday event on 22 February.
Grant information sessions: get help reducing your carbon footprint and save on costs [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/grants-and-sponsorship-briefing-sessions]
Applications for our biggest grant round of the year are now open [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/grants-sponsorships]! We’re hosting information sessions to help simplify the application process, answer your questions and showcase what’s possible. Register now.
Green building grant – Wednesday 12 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-green-building-grant-webinar-tickets-1161994299229] Innovation and ideas grant – Thursday 6 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-innovation-ideas-grant-webinar-tickets-1162206353489] Arts & culture Grant information sessions: learn how you can enhance Sydney’s cultural life [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/grants-and-sponsorship-briefing-sessions]
Applications for our biggest grant round of the year are now open [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/grants-sponsorships]! We’re hosting information sessions to help simplify the application process, answer your questions and showcase what’s possible. Register now.
Creative grant – Wednesday 5 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-creative-grant-webinar-tickets-1161668213899]
Festival events and sponsorships – Monday 10 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-festivals-events-sponsorship-webinar-tickets-1144903480129]
City life What to do in Sydney this February [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/what-to-do-in-sydney-this-february]
The streets light up to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and more. Here are 10 events to set your sights on.
Grant information sessions: do you have a great idea that could benefit local communities? [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/grants-and-sponsorship-briefing-sessions]
Applications for our biggest grant round of the year are now open [https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/grants-sponsorships]! We’re hosting information sessions to help simplify the application process, answer your questions and showcase what’s possible. Register now.
Community services grant Friday 7 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-community-services-grant-webinar-tickets-1161842876319] Food support grant – Tuesday 11 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-food-support-grant-webinar-tickets-1161900318129] Haymarket activation grant – Tuesday 11 February at 1:00pm [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-haymarket-activation-grant-webinar-tickets-1162059002759] Green building grant – Wednesday 12 February at 9:30am [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-sydney-green-building-grant-webinar-tickets-1161994299229] Sydney Streets brings food, shopping and fun outdoors [https://news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/articles/sydney-streets-brings-food-shopping-and-fun-outdoors]
Your favourite neighbourhoods come to life with alfresco dining, entertainment and live music.
More to see at Sydney Lunar Festival [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/programs/sydney-lunar-festival]
Celebrations continue this weekend as we welcome the Lunar New Year. Cultural groups take to the stage in a vibrant celebration of dance, music and song at the Lunar Spectacular [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/lunar-spectacular-show]. More than 3,000 paddlers churn up the waters at the biggest dragon boat races [https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/dragon-boat-races] in the southern hemisphere.
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.
Choose the news that interests you Update your subscription to stay informed. Update my preferences https://cityofsydneynews.updatemyprofile.com/j-wbhljk-D96905F6-hruhjytkjh-v The City of Sydney acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area. Privacy [http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/about-us/privacy] View online https://cityofsydneynews.cmail20.com/t/j-e-wbhljk-hruhjytkjh-e/ Unsubscribe https://cityofsydneynews.cmail20.com/t/j-u-wbhljk-hruhjytkjh-s/