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09/06/2026

Join Max, from our city design team, for a look behind the scenes as we build our newest recreation centre, on Huntley Street, Alexandria.

Opening later this year, the centre has four multi-purpose courts, plus three hireable community rooms.

Hit the link in the comments below to learn more, or to express your interest in joining a comp or hiring a space.


[Video description: Video opens with text on screen that reads 'BTS at our new recreation centre in Alexandria'. A man in a white hard hat and yellow hi-vis vest talks to camera, he is on screen the whole way throughout the video, answering questions. The other speak, asking the questions, is behind the camera and is not shown. The video shows a tour of a new recreation centre which is currently under construction, which has a dramatic curved metal screen on the exterior. Construction workers and construction equipment is visible. The narrator/guide shows various areas and features of the recreation centre, including the courts, changerooms, community spaces and outlook.]

08/06/2026

We're revisiting this idea a year later because we didn't realise just how much movie magic has happened in Sydney. 🎬

If this has put you in the mood for a movie, check out Sydney Film Festival. With more than 200 screenings running until 15 June, there are plenty of opportunities to get your cinematic fix.

EDIT: Spelling correction. ‘Dil Chata Hai’ should be ‘Dil Chahta Hai’

[Video description: People walk by the QVB building quickly and text on screen reads “Famous film locations you walk past daily in Sydney”. Video then cuts to a hand holding a still from Finding Nemo showing 2 fish in the water of Sydney Harbour before the still moves to show that location in real life. This format happens again for the movies Superman Returns, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie and Dil Chahta Hai.]

03/06/2026

Since we first began counting bike trips in 2010, the number of people riding has grown by 3.5 times.
 
This year, we’ve seen the highest levels of bike trips ever - up 20% on 2025. Why? The combination of a better connected bike network and share bikes has made riding smoother and simpler than ever.
 
[Video description: A man wearing a blue vest and jeans speaks to camera, he narrates throughout the entire video. He stands on a city street next to a cycleway, and talks directly to camera. Bar charts and graphics appear behind him throughout the video, indicating the numbers of bike trips, and a map of the network.]

02/06/2026

That takeaway coffee cup you got this morning? It can’t be recycled through your yellow lid bin. 

You can recycle them through Simply Cups, with collection points at some 7-Eleven stores and other locations across Australia. 
Better yet, take your favourite mug to the cafe or buy a reusable coffee cup.

If you have recycling questions, drop them below or head to our recycling help tool. 

[Video description: A woman stands next to a green table with a big recycling logo on it while she holds up a takeaway coffee cup to the camera. The text on screen reads, “This is one of the most searched items for recycling in Sydney”.]

Here’s a little recap to show you what it’s all about before we head to Green Square. Swap your pre-loved pieces, refres...
02/06/2026

Here’s a little recap to show you what it’s all about before we head to Green Square.

Swap your pre-loved pieces, refresh your wardrobe and meet fellow sustainable fashion lovers in the community.

📍 Green Square Public School, Zetland
🗓️ Saturday 13 June
⏰ 11am–12:30pm

Spots are limited, so register now: https://city.sydney/3av

[Image description 1: A woman holds a blue button up to the camera and smiles. Text on screen reads “Find out how easy our clothes swaps are!”]

[Image description 2: The person behind the camera passes a bag filled with clothing over to 2 women who check the items off. Text on screen reads, “Step 1: Drop off your items. You can bring up to 5 items of clothing in excellent condition to swap.” ]

[image description 3: The palm of a hand holding a variety of buttons. Text on screen reads, “Fun Fact: When you check in your items, you are given buttons as tokens. Each button can be swapped for one item of clothing. So cute.”]

[Image description 4: Various people are then seen getting the clothes swap ready by folding and hanging clothes. Text on screen reads, “Depending on when you check in, you could have up to one hour of downtime before the swap begins. This is the time where the team gets everything ready for the clothes swap - folded, hung and popped in to categories for easy shopping!”]

[Image description 5: A person places clothing on the hanging clothes racks. Text on screen reads, “Step 2: Time to swap! Browse all the clothing and find your ‘new’ items”]

[Image description 6: 2 women hold up colourful items of clothing to the camera and smile. Text on screen reads, “Step 3: Check out. Take your treasures and tokens to the checkout desk.”]

[Image description 7: 5 people stand around a table and fold clothing. Text on screen reads “Fun fact: any left over clothes at the end of the swap are donated to the Red Cross”]

[image description 8: 2 women hold up their newly purchased items and smile to camera. Text on screen reads, “Looking to take part? Join us at our next clothes swap!” followed by the event details which can be found in the caption above.]

Tonight, Sydney Town Hall shines purple in recognition of National Sorry Day. 💜26 May is a day of reflection, healing, a...
26/05/2026

Tonight, Sydney Town Hall shines purple in recognition of National Sorry Day. 💜

26 May is a day of reflection, healing, and acknowledgement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly Stolen Generations survivors, their families, and communities.

Why Purple? 💜

Purple was chosen by Stolen Generations survivors themselves as a symbol of resilience, strength, and healing. The colour calls back to the native purple hibiscus. Tonight that colour lights up one of Sydney's most iconic landmarks in their honour.

From Sorry to Action 💜

This year's theme, From Sorry to Action, reminds us that acknowledgement alone is not enough. 29 years on from the landmark Bringing Them Home report, we must continue to listen, learn, and act.

💜💜💜

Sydney Town Hall is located on Gadigal Land.



[Image description: Sydney Town Hall lit up in purple.]

26/05/2026

Can you come up with a longer undercover route across the city on a rainy day?

[Video description: Video begins with a rainbow coloured umbrella twirling, which then moves aside to reveal a streetscape. Text on screen says, “How far can we get without getting wet?” Video then turns into a fast paced time lapse travelling through arcades and shops across the city. Text on screen describes the route, starting at the Pavillon on George Arcade, through Town Hall Station concourse, through the QVB arcade, through Myer and across the Pitt Street mall overpass, through David Jones, into the St James arcade and finally out onto Elizabeth Street. Video concludes with text on screen which reads, “How did we go?”]

25/05/2026

Yes, we have an amazing farm, right here in our area! And you can join our team of wonderful volunteers and get involved!

Sydney City Farm, in the southwest corner of Sydney Park, produces hundreds of kilos of food a year for local charities.

Want to get hands on with urban cropping? Hit the bio link or search for Sydney City Farm to join an education session or sign up and meet some like-minded green thumbs.

[Video description: This video shows a tour of an urban farm located in Sydney Park. The video is narrated by a woman in blue jeans, a blue t-shirt and a cap, with long brown hair. She is on screen through most of the video. A man also narrates from behind camera but is not shown. The video opens with text on screen that reads "There's a farm in the city?" The video then shows various scenes, following the narrator as she walks through the farm pointing out different plants. A number of people are working in the background, putting mulch around plants and mixing compost or harvesting food.]

It's budget, it's budget time! Over the next 12 months we're investing more than $1 billion in infrastructure, services ...
20/05/2026

It's budget, it's budget time! Over the next 12 months we're investing more than $1 billion in infrastructure, services and city-shaping projects.

$671 million of that is to keep our area humming: supporting local businesses, funding essential infrastructure projects, and maintaining our community facilities, parks, open spaces, roads and waste and recycling services.

But more than $265 million is spent on building and renewal projects, including the ones in this post.

The 2026/27 budget is open for public comment until 15 June. It will then be considered by Council for final adoption. You can find out more and provide feedback: https://city.sydney/e46911

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[Image description 1: A photo of busy pedestrians on a sunny day in front of Sydney Town Hall with text overlaid in a blue circle: "We've just announced our 2026/27 budget. Swipe for the lowdown on your area."]

[Image description 2: A photo of the interior of a large warehouse-style building under construction, with a timber sports floor being laid. Text overlaid reads: "What's in the budget: Alexandria. Transforming industrial spaces into places for sports and recreation. $78 million to build the Mandible Street sports precinct. $6.8 million completing and opening the new Huntley Street Recreation Centre."]

[Image description 3: An aerial photo of Alexandria Park showing sports fields, a bright green tennis court and surrounding streets. Text overlaid reads: "What's in the budget: Alexandria and Rosebery. New tennis courts and amenities, playground and more. Beginning the $15 million upgrade of Alexandria Park. $3.4 million completing the Primrose Avenue Quietway."]

[Image description 4: A photo looking down into the public square between Sydney Town Hall and St Andrew's Cathedral, with trees and pedestrians below. Text overlaid reads: "What's in the budget: City Centre. Transformative investment in the public spaces around Town Hall. $150 million for the construction of a square at Town Hall. $21.8 million to upgrade Sydney Square."]

[Image description 5: A street-level photo of pedestrians walking along a wide paved footpath in the Sydney city centre with high-rise buildings in the background. Text overlaid reads: "What's in the budget: City Centre. Hyde Park and George Street glow ups. A further $18 million to extend George Street's pedestrianisation. $7 million continuing the George Street pedestrian boulevard between Hunter and Essex streets. $3.9 million improving lighting across Hyde Park."]

Image descriptions continued in comments.

19/05/2026

Meet Paul! He volunteers for Meals on Wheels to help residents who can’t shop or cook for themselves by delivering hot meals.

Our Meals on Wheels team has 25 volunteers who, along with employees, deliver around 50,000 meals a year!

Huge shout out to all our volunteers this Volunteer Week for their time and passion. 
🎉🎉🎉

[Video description: A happy man in a fluro vest knocks on an apartment door to deliver a meal. Video follows the man on his route, driving through Sydney delivering hot food. The route takes us to tall buildings and around the streets of Glebe.]

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