Bring a little piece of coastal Sydney to your home. We've partnered with IndigiGrow to give local households 2 free native plants, including species from the endangered Eastern Suburbs banksia scrub
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With options for gardens, balconies, sunny spots and shady corners, there's a plant for every space.
What will it be like to live or work in inner Sydney as the heat and humidity soars? Will our homes, schools, festivals and community events be the same?
Sweltering Cities is running a community conversation and workshop to discuss what a heat-safe Sydney could look like and set the priorities for heat resilience.
When: 9am to 4pm, Tuesday 29 September
Where: Harold Park Community Hall, Forest Lodge
This workshop is for local organisations and community members who are keen to understand and prepare for the impacts of rising temperatures. You'll leave with new tools to build resilience.
In 2020, we inked our first renewable power purchase agreement with 2 solar farms and a wind farm in regional NSW.
The 10-year deal has proven more beneficial than we anticipated. From 2020 to 2026, we've saved around $8 million in electricity costs compared to a traditional contract.
Our free recycling stations have had a makeover. They now accept empty medication blister packs, household batteries, light bulbs and small electronics.
Art & About is set to transform the Oxford Street precinct into a colourful showcase of art, culture and creativity.
From 23 to 25 October, explore a walkable cultural playground of installations, dance, opera, theatre and visual arts, all free, all within a 10-minute stroll.
