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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.

Environment

Household Chemical CleanOut It's time to clear out old paint, pesticides, cleaning products, nitrous oxide canisters and more. Drop them off this Saturday 18 April from 9am to 3:30pm at Alexandra Canal Depot for safe, free disposal. Find out what's accepted.

What do you do when something at home breaks? Replace, repair or store it in a cupboard? Register your interest to participate in a 90-minute online group discussion to explore what people do when household items stop working, and why. City of Sydney residents aged 18 and over can share their thoughts. If selected, you will receive a $50 gift card and may also have the opportunity to try a local repair service over the coming year. This research is being run by Southern Sydney Region of Councils in partnership with Monash University. Approved by MUHREC (Project ID: 51051). Express your interest.

Wanted: bedside tables and chests of drawers During April, local charity The Bower is looking for donations of bedside tables and chests of drawers to rehome for families in need. If you have these items in great condition you no longer use, book a doorstep recycling collection and give them a second life.

Arts & culture

Enter the Australian Life photography competition with a $10,000 grand prize. We want to see Australian Life through your lens. Whether you're a professional photographer or an amateur with a keen eye, everyone is welcome to enter.

Enter the Little Sydney Lives photography competition 2026 Junior photographers, show us your world. We invite budding photographers aged 5 to 12 years to enter, prizes to be won!

City life

Coloured Diggers event and Anzac Day march Everyone is welcome to join this event on Anzac Day, commemorating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who served Australia in armed conflicts overseas. This year's theme 'Defending Country across Ancient Oceans' pays tribute to the soldiers who fought in the Pacific Ocean battles.

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