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New Development Applications this week


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Small Biz Bus in Sydney in February

 First stop Surry Hills Library this Friday 8 February – Small and medium enterprises in Surry Hills get the opportunity to connect with a business mentor when the Small Biz Bus visits the suburb this Friday. From 9am to 5pm the bus will be at the Surry Hills Library in Crown Street.

During February, the Small Biz Bus will also be in the following locations –

  • · Dixon St Mall, Chinatown on Monday 11 Feb (with Chinese speaking mentoring staff)
  • · Fitzroy Gardens Kings Cross on Tuesday 12 Feb 

The Small Biz Bus mentoring service is the initiative of the Office of the Small Business Commissioner.

The mobile mentoring service is expected to prove very popular and business owners are being encouraged to book a business mentor in advance by calling Phillip Milbourne at the Office of the Small Business Commissioner on 0468 361 068.

You can also go online and check details of the Small Biz Bus program on www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au/hop-on-the-small-biz-bus


For further details of the business advisory service please visit www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au

Then, Now, Tomorrow:

City Talks in partnership with UTSpotlight 2013

Then, Now, Tomorrow:

Sir Tim Berners-Lee

What’s next for the World Wide Web?


“Let the web service humanity,” urges Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web and Director of the World Wide Web Consortium.

Tim will talk about the transformational capacity of the web and how it can empower humanity to create positive change.

When Sir Tim invented the web in 1989, our world changed forever.

He will discuss the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C) work and his vision to improve the web as a platform to share knowledge and build global trust.

Sir Tim will also explore how W3C is improving web functionality through the development of ‘open standards’ – technical specifications that standardise best practice. These standards will help make the web available to everyone by crossing the existing barriers of hardware, language, geography and ability.

Just one third of the world’s population can access the internet: will this change, and how will people use the web in the future?

Sir Tim will be joined by a panel of Australian innovators who use the web to solve problems and support creative enterprise. They’ll discuss how to keep the internet innovative and transparent, and how we can ensure positive growth.

DATE:                    Tuesday, 5 February 2013

TIME:                    6.30-8pm

LOCATION:         Sydney Town Hall  483 George Street

Transport Rail: Town Hall Bus: George and Druitt Streets Bike: Free valet bike parking located in Sydney Square, George Street from 5:30-9pm

Tickets

FREE and ESSENTIAL and available from Ticketmaster on 136100 or via ticketmaster.com.au

For more information on the UTSpotlight Series, visit alumni.uts.edu.au

Visit sydney2030.com.au for information on our sustainability projects.

Grab a bite from one of our food trucks, on site from 5.30-9.00pm.

NEW WORKSHP SERIES - CITY OF SYDNEY LIBRARIES

Web Pages 101

Learn to create your own website. In this intermediate IT course, we will learn basic HTML (the language used to build websites) to create a simple webpage and use Weebly to build a well-designed and easy to use personal website. Excellent computer/internet skills and an email address are required.

Monday 18 February 3pm–5pm Surry Hills Library
Saturday 23 February 11am–1pm Customs House Library
Monday 11 March 3pm–5pm Surry Hills Library
Monday 25 March 10am–12pm Customs House Library

Facebook Pages for Small Orgs

Businesses and organisations use Facebook Pages to promote to, engage with and acquire customers and clients. In this hands-on workshop, we will review the basics of developing a good Facebook Page for small organisations. This is an intermediate IT course for adults who already use Facebook. Excellent computer/internet skills and a Facebook account required.

Thursday 21 February 5.30pm–7.30pm Surry Hills Library
Saturday 23 February 2pm–4pm Customs House Library
Monday 25 March 10am–12pm Customs House Library
Wednesday 27 March 10am–12pm Surry Hills Library

Blogging 101

A blog is an online journal–an interactive public tool for documenting or discussing any topic on the web. Learn how to set-up a free blog, customise your blog, and get started sharing your insight with the world! Good mouse, keyboard & computer skills, experience navigating the Internet, and an email address required.

Monday 11 February 3pm–5pm Surry Hills Library
Wednesday 13 February 3pm–5pm Customs House Library
Monday 4 March 3pm–5pm Surry Hills Library
Wednesday 6 March 3pm–5pm Customs House Library

eReaders and Tablets Workshop

Thinking about buying an eReader or Tablet? Recently bought one and feeling stuck? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore some of the most popular eReaders and Tablets.

Monday 4 February 5pm–7pm Newtown Library
Wednesday 6 February 5pm–7pm Customs House Library
Thursday 21 March 5.30pm–7.30pm Surry Hills Library

Facebook 101

Learn how to join and use Facebook, a popular social network used to communicate online. We’ll learn the basics of creating posts, uploading photos, and maintaining privacy settings. Good mouse, keyboard & computer skills, experience navigating the internet, and an email address required.

Thursday 7 February 5.30pm–7.30pm Surry Hills Library
Saturday 16 February 11am–1pm Customs House Library
Monday 4 March 10am–12pm Customs House Library
Wednesday 6 March 10am–12pm Surry Hills Library

Twitter 101

Learn how to join and use Twitter, a popular social media app to discover news and information. Learn to follow individuals or organisations, post a Tweet or retweet, and use @mentions and #hashtags. Good mouse, keyboard & computer skills, experience navigating the internet, and an email address required.

GREEN SQUARE UPDATE

Many innovative events and partnerships have flourished in Green Square this year including the Great Crate installation as part of the Art and About program, the Martin Crave 2012 event and of course the Community Fair. The very popular Place Making program wrapped up the year and I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks to the many volunteers and participants who helped out with delivery and re-interpretation of this community driven program. Whether behind a BBQ or being the first one to say hi to a stranger, it was often the smallest things that gave people the most happiness and sense of connection. A special thanks goes out to the folk at Brooks Community Consulting, Lance, John and Michelle for their passion, creativity and countless hours behind the scenes.

The success of the pop up ping pong now means two tables (complete with windbreakers) have been included in future park proposed designs for the area and chairbombs continue to be hired out or borrowed for Mahjong in the park. From young and old community artists across Rosebery, Beaconsfield, Waterloo and Zetland, came the neighbourhood banners and they are now on exhibition at the Tote. Last but not least, the www.greensquarehub.com community blog is about to get its 4300th hit! A small committed bunch of locals continue to write and share photos and events of interest, why not join them? Training and support is provided, in addition – the hub needs an editor to bring all these contributions together.

A second place making program will take shape in 2013 around future facilities, including the Green square Library and Creativity hub. To get the most out of this, feel free to share your ideas on how you think the program can engage with people of all ages and backgrounds to inform the design of these top facilities in a fun way. By everyone, we mean young mums and dads, kids of all ages, Retirees, home based business and emerging entrepreneurs, dogs, artists and everyone in between- after all, it takes a village.

The eternally effervescent Brooke and Molisa from Save the Children Playbus will continue to hold playgroup sessions for young parents and their kids in Tote Park. Other things to look out for next year are diverse programs delivered by  the indefatigable teams at Weave and South East Neighbourhood Centre, Change maker sustainability leadership sessions, Bike Confidence classes and free Mandarin and English classes in Joynton Park. Phew, looks like another big and very exciting year is around the corner.

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