The rental bike has joined the ranks of the shopping trolley as a prevalent environmental nuisance; left indiscriminately on pathways or damaged and dumped in parks, waterways and other public areas. Six Sydney councils have decided they’ve had enough and have joined forces to do something about it. City of Sydney, Canada Bay, Inner West,…

If you’re looking for professional level service at a reasonable price consider one of Sydney TAFE’s in-house businesses.  As part of their practical training, students provide real world services to other students, staff and the general public in a range of areas: restaurant, massage, hairdressing and beauty, floristry, graphic design and musician hire. Students are…

Tis the season to be jolly well stressed – but shopping at Broadway Sydney might help lift your Christmas spirits! With extended trading hours, gift wrapping, Santa and more, they’ll ease even the most daunting shopping list. Extended Hours Shops will be open until late in the week leading up to Christmas and then again…

Pyrmont Community Bank Branch is celebrating its 8th birthday and they’d like to share the festivities with the local community this Friday 22nd December at Union Square. The party begins at 5pm with a sausage sizzle; official cutting of the birthday cake will be at 5.30pm. Lovable mascot, Piggy is also strongly rumoured to make…

Sydney Fish Market is once again having a Christmas retail marathon with all outlets staying open from 5am Saturday 23rd December through to 5pm Christmas Eve. With the highest range of premium quality fish and seafood all in the one place, as well as fruit, vegetables, gourmet deli products, meat and even gifts, you can…

For something a little different and special get yourself a ticket to this unique and spectacular New Year’s Eve party. Sydney Observatory has exclusive and enviable views of the city, harbour and bridge and a ticket to their NYE party will give you access not just to an amazing vantage point, but beverages, canapes, late…

Spend your summer days at The Star and enjoy food, entertainment and partying, beginning with Christmas and going through to March 2018. With some of the finest dining in Sydney, there is no better place to share Christmas lunch with family and friends than at one of the The Star’s awarded restaurants. Black Bar and…

Cockle Bay is the focal point of New Year’s Eve celebrations for families and Australian National Maritime Museum boasts one of the best locations on the bay. The pier around ANMM will be alive with entertainment from 6pm – 10pm this New Year’s Eve, with a special break for the 9pm Cockle Bay fireworks. There…

The City of Sydney has been open and active in its support for marriage equality throughout the recent Act amendment campaign. Now it is making good on its promise to provide fee-free hire of venues for same-sex wedding functions within its jurisdiction. For 100 days, from 9 January to 18 April 2018, selected halls, facilities,…

City of Sydney is proposing changes to street parking conditions in all precincts within its authority (except Central Sydney). A draft policy has been drawn up and is available for viewing and feedback until January 12th, 2018. [see link below] The objective of the policy is to manage limited street parking opportunities to serve local…