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Willoughby shares the festive spirit through local kindness initiatives

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Willoughby City Council is helping the local community share the festive spirit through two meaningful initiatives that support those in need at Christmas: the Rotary Tree of Joy and the Kindness Cupboard.   The Rotary Tree of Joy has returned to Chatswood Library and the Dougherty Community Centre, offering residents a chance to brighten someone’s … Continued

Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate: 2025 winners announced

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Willoughby City Council is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Connect, Collaborate, Celebrate Art Competition, unveiled following an official awards ceremony held at the Dougherty Community Centre as part of Social Inclusion Week and the International Day of People with Disability.   Now in its seventh year, the competition continues to shine a … Continued

Young talent takes centre stage this Christmas as North Sydney Council announces Drawing Competition winners

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North Sydney Council is proud to announce the winners of its Christmas Drawing Competition, a creative initiative that invited local primary school students to share their artistic vision of Christmas in the community.  Open to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 who live in or attend school within the North Sydney Local Government Area, the competition attracted many … Continued

Alpine and Hindmarsh councils not compliant with rate caps

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The Essential Services Commission’s annual Council Rate Cap Compliance Report shows two of the state’s 79 local councils exceeded the three per cent rate cap set by the Minister for Local Government. This is the first time tie cap has been exceeded since 2020-21. The report also notes that Ballarat City Council and Bayside City … Continued

Make a splash with free entry to swimming pools

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Dive into the start of summer with a free visit to a world-class City of Sydney pool on Saturday 6 December.   Our action-packed open days will see our aquatic and fitness centres buzzing with activities in and out of the pool.   As well as free pool entry and fitness classes, visitors can expect … Continued

Markets, music and magic: Willoughby celebrates the festive season

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Willoughby is welcoming the festive season with a vibrant mix of markets, music and community events set to bring Chatswood to life throughout December. At the heart of the celebrations are three unique markets, each offering a different way to shop local, connect with neighbours and soak up the holiday spirit in Chatswood. “There’s something … Continued

Festive treats and sparkling streets: Christmas in Sydney

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find b-roll and images at  https://city.sydney/christmas-media  Sydney is set to shine bright this Christmas with a feast of free events, markets, choirs, trees and lights bringing festive cheer to the city for more than 4 weeks.   From today, Sydney will be filled with the joy, music and magic of Christmas, from carol singers across … Continued

Sydney Christmas kicks-off tonight

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WHAT:      The City of Sydney’s Christmas program kicks-off tonight including the lighting of 2 Christmas trees.   Live cross / media opportunities include:   Customs House Square 6:30pm–8pm: DJ / live music performance 6:30pm–8pm: Various roving performers 7.25pm: Santa’s Elves arrive 8pm: Trumpet Fanfare on balcony of Customs House to herald arrival of Santa and … Continued

Official launch of Sydney’s 2025 Christmas program

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WHAT:            Lord Mayor Clover Moore will announce details of the City of Sydney’s 2025 Christmas program in front of NSW’s tallest Christmas tree at Martin Place.   The City of Sydney’s celebrations include a series of free events, a new Christmas Fair, markets, choirs, trees and lights bringing festive cheer … Continued

$2.5m for creativity, culture and communities

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More than 60 local businesses, creatives and cultural organisations will benefit from more than $2.5 million in cash, value in kind and rental subsidies in the City of Sydney’s latest grants program.   The funding will help support projects that boost vital community services, elevate Sydney’s creativity, stimulate the local economy and strengthen neighbourhood connections. … Continued