The other side of Pride: stepping out for a safer city
Landmark apologies and groundbreaking safety programs renew a commitment to LGBTIQA+ rights.
Safety
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Glebe's groundbreaking shelter Elsie Women’s Refuge turns 50
Local female activists reflect on a powerful feminist moment in the city’s past as we mark International Women’s Day
Have your say on outdoor alcohol restrictions
We’re reviewing zoning across public roads, footpaths, parks and civic places.
Sydney is in for a hot summer. Are you ready?
A checklist to prepare you, your loved ones and your pets for the warmer season
Don’t run the risk around the light rail: cycle and cross with care
Do your bit for a safer trip these school holidays
Surry Hills fire: information on support available for affected residents, owners and businesses
The City of Sydney, NSW Government and non-government agencies are working together to manage the impact of the fire on 25 May at 7-13 Randle Street.
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.
Double demerits on Labour Day long weekend
Speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt and helmet offences attract heavier penalties.
ATO warns: Scam text messages about tax refunds
Concerns raised about high volume of SMS scams pretending to be from the Australian Taxation Office.
Casual speeding. Every K counts
Small increases in speed can have serious consequences.
Anti-racism messaging makes a permanent mark on Sydney streets
Prominent street corners in Sydney’s inner city now display an important message: racism is not welcome.
Stay safe in storms: tips from the NSW State Emergency Service
Here’s what you can do now to protect yourself, your home and neighbours during storms.
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.
Prepare now: simple steps to protect your home from storms
Act today to keep yourself and your neighbours safe when extreme weather hits.
6 new cycleways for Sydney riders in response to Covid-19
New measures make bike riding safer and easier across the city as more commuters pick up a bike.
Cleansing ramped up on city streets
We’re doing everything we can to protect our residents, workers and visitors.
Reducing speed limits for safer Sydney streets
New 40km/h zones will make inner city streets safer for people walking, riding and driving.
Bike riding in Sydney shows safety in numbers
A decade’s worth of data shows there are more bike riders with fewer crashes on city roads.
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.
Welcome2Sydney shows a new way to build community and wellbeing
The project matches people who live in Sydney with newly arrived refugees.
Build it and they will ride
A network of connected, high quality infrastructure for bike riders
Sydney’s car-dooring hot spots
Being hit by a car door can be life threatening. It’s also avoidable.
On your bike: an intro to cycling in Sydney
Make 2020 your year to get back on a bike. From fun group rides to courses and try-a-bike events, SydneyCycleways has you covered.
Tips for riding in the city
Advice to ride safely and confidently
Road rules for bikes
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