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Masterclass: Flexible energy demand for commercial buildings Commercial property owners and facilities managers, what if your building could reduce energy costs and emissions simply by changing when it uses electricity? Flexible demand is one of the biggest untapped opportunities in commercial buildings today. As Australia's energy system continues to evolve, the ability to shift energy use to times when electricity is cleaner, cheaper or less constrained is becoming increasingly valuable. If you're an ambitious leader, join us for a masterclass on flexible demand on Tuesday 20 October at 10am AEDT. You'll discover: Why flexible demand matters How commercial buildings can shift demand The technologies that enable it How to build a strong business case and feasibility study Find out more and book your free spot now.

City life

Art & About Oxford Street 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 and within a 10-minute stroll.

GambleAware Week: 19 – 25 October People experiencing gambling harm often don’t ask for help because they worry about being judged. Stigma can make people feel ashamed and isolated and less likely to seek support. By talking openly about gambling harm, we can challenge that stigma and make it easier for people to ask for help and move on. To find community events and information stalls or learn more about gambling harm call 1800 858 858 or visit gambleaware.nsw.gov.au.

Free programs and activities for 13 to 18 year olds Teens can join us after school to play boardgames or discover the fun of improv in a 4-week workshop. There’s also casual tennis and Oztag games, open to all levels of experience. All equipment and snacks are provided. Explore our activities for young people.

Waterloo Library - temporary closure Waterloo Library will be closed from 6pm on Friday 27 November for an air-conditioning upgrade. We expect to reopen in late January 2027. The returns chute won’t be open during this time. Our nearest branch is Green Square Library, 950m away. We appreciate your patience and look forward to reopening as soon as possible.

Environment

Keep household chemicals out of landfill Got old paint, batteries, gas bottles, aerosols or cleaning products at home? Dispose of them safely at our Household Chemical CleanOut on Saturday 17 October at Alexandra Canal Depot. Free and open to everyone. Check what's accepted and plan your drop-off.

Recycle your food scraps at our new bins If you don’t have food scraps recycling at home yet, you can now drop them off at one of our community bins at 10 locations throughout the local area. Keep a small container or caddy in your kitchen for fruit and vegetable scraps, meat, bread, dairy and other leftovers. Then take them to a community food scraps bin near you. Your food scraps will be turned into green electricity and soil improver. Find a bin near you.

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