Be asbestos ready: 1 in 3 homes contains asbestos
Homes built before 1990 could contain asbestos. Asbestos is dangerous when damaged, disturbed or deteriorating so you shouldn’t remove it yourself.
Health
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Our Young Professionals Network shares their 8 tips for good mental health
City of Sydney employees share the importance of prioritising your mental health and supporting each other.
Bloody Big Survey: Share your experience with periods and help advocate for change
Have your voice heard anonymously in the world’s most extensive collection of data on menstruation and period poverty by 31 May.
Asbestos contaminated mulch in parks
We've tested affected parks and the clean-up is in progress.
How our city trees are improving your health
Growing a bigger urban forest is about more than just creating green shade.
8 reasons you'll be glad you're over 60
There’s so much happening in our local area during the 10 day Seniors Festival, it’ll have you counting down the days until you turn the big 6-0.
St Vincent’s Hospital honoured at NSW Business Awards
In the middle of a global pandemic, the hospital leads the way on better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Covid-19: Mental health and wellbeing support for our creative sector
Our cultural industry is doing it tough. Help is available.
How to stay safe during the upcoming extreme heat
Heatwave conditions are forecast for Friday 22 till Tuesday 26 January. NSW Health asks the community to take precautions.
Sydneysiders encouraged to download the Service NSW app to help businesses stay Covid-safe
The NSW Government has made it mandatory for many businesses to now have digital check-in. Downloading the Service NSW app helps businesses and the community.
Free masks for our city’s most vulnerable people
More than 20,000 face masks have been distributed to support Sydney’s vulnerable communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
New Covid-19 rules for Sydney businesses: Check the requirements
Avoid fines or closures by making sure your business is operating safely under the latest NSW Health guidelines.
5 community connection ideas in the time of Covid-19
It’s never been a more important time to look out for your neighbours.
Covid-19: Case locations, testing sites and service changes in our local area
The safety of our communities, customers and staff is our top priority
Sydneysiders cycling without age
BIKEast volunteers bring the joy of cycling to Sydney’s older people
City services and facilities impacted by poor air quality
To ensure the safety of our residents and staff, City services and facilities can be affected when the air quality index (AQI) reaches hazardous levels.
Why a cancer app is a winner for this local business
Sydney enterprise CancerAid was among those honoured at the 2019 NSW Business Chamber State Business Awards.
Majority of City residents satisfied with their life overall
The City of Sydney’s 2018 wellbeing survey found 79% of residents were satisfied or very satisfied with their life on the whole.
Extreme weather and catastrophic fire danger
We ask Sydneysiders to take care and prepare for forecast conditions.
Domestic and family violence exists in every community
It can affect anyone. Updated information is available now.
Boosting efforts to reduce rats across the city
Construction across the city centre is stirring up rat populations – but we have a plan and you can do your bit too.
8 things to know if you’ve just moved to the City of Sydney area
From bin nights to transport options, here’s all the info you need to help you settle in – and make the most of – your new inner Sydney neighbourhood.
6 ways to be a better neighbour – and why it matters
Be the neighbour you want to see in the world.
Celebrate summer with our free swimming pool open days
Make a splash at an aquatic centre.
Growing Sydney’s congestion-busting bike network
Support has never been stronger for building safe bike routes in Sydney. So we’re working on getting the job done more quickly.
How I started this thing: Mood Active
Mood Active General Manager Tania Curley shares how a simple idea born in a share-house has gone on to help Sydneysiders manage mental health with exercise.
9 reasons to give riding to work a go
There’s never been a better time to dust off your 2-wheeler and try riding in Sydney.
Learn to say no without feeling guilty
Sign up to our free assertiveness course
Odd jobs of our city’s past
We’ve sure seen a lot of change in our 175+ years of operation. We’ve dug into the archives to come up with 6 odd jobs that no longer exist at the City.
The 10 things Sydneysiders crave most in their lives
A new artwork shares our unspoken needs
