Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO and CEO of Goterra, Olympia Yarger.
The City of Sydney and food waste innovator Goterra will join forces in a 12-month trial to process up to 600 tonnes of food scraps collected in our food scraps recycling service. For the first time in NSW, insects will turn residential food scraps into protein-rich animal feed and fertiliser.
Photographer: City of Sydney / Nick Langley
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Celebrate NAIDOC Week in SydneyHere are our picks of the program, which runs from 7 to 14 July.2 July 2024News
Create the visual identity for Sydney New Year’s EveWe’re looking for a new brand to herald one of world’s biggest and most renowned events.2 July 2024News
NAIDOC in the City takes over Sydney Town Hall A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music, dance, art and enterprise as part of NAIDOC Week.2 July 2024News
What to do in Sydney this JulyFrom NAIDOC Week to Australia’s favourite art awards – here are 10 events to chase away the winter blues.27 June 2024News
Fees waived for community space hireCommunity groups that operate in our area or benefit residents, workers or visitors can take advantage of this program.27 June 2024News
NSW first residential trial uses insects to transform food waste The larvae turn your scraps into animal feed and fertiliser.21 June 2024News
Watch: stories of courage and compassionFor Pride Month, we asked members and allies of our LGBTIQA+ communities to share powerful moments in their time.20 June 2024News
Call for artwork from refugee artistsShare your artwork of hope, welcome and belonging20 June 2024News
The other side of Pride: stepping out for a safer cityLandmark apologies and groundbreaking safety programs renew a commitment to LGBTIQA+ rights.17 June 2024News
'I'm a survivor': Meet our Refugee Week ambassadorsMeet Milad, Tahera, Yaser and Tariq. They share their experiences, their hopes and what freedom and family mean to them.14 June 2024
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