Why Sydney's heat feels more intense
Muggy, sticky, steamy weather - a humidity expert reveals how it affects us
Health and wellbeing
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24 posts in Health and wellbeing
From diagnosis to advocacy in raising breast cancer awareness
Why the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s community ambassador Tarryn is sharing her story of resilience and survival for New Year’s Eve.
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.
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.
Heart dogs: Our companion animals officer shares her great love and loss of rescue animals
Lisa Wray opens up about the love and loss of pet adoption
Sydney's top spots for a winter swim
Don't let the chilly months stop you from getting in the water
From a workplace to a community. Yahya shares how he observes Ramadan at home and at the City of Sydney
Yahya El-Arab shares what a typical day during Ramadan looks like, why it’s important to understand the occasion and how he celebrates Eid-al-Fitr.
City of Sydney employees share their colourful tales from Hindu festival of Holi
One of the most colourful, vibrant and fun-filled festivals from India.
4 City of Sydney employees reflect on this year's International Women’s Day theme
With equal opportunities to earn, learn and lead, entire communities thrive.
Food relief for households as cost of living bites
This new grant program is open for applications twice a year.
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
Helping city wildlife survive extreme heat
These 3 small things can really make a difference.
5 minutes with National Breast Cancer Foundation CEO Cleola Anderiesz
Our Sydney New Year’s charity partner shines a light on game-changing research, securing achievements and how you can GLO PINK for a worthy cause.
$4.5m grants for groups feeding struggling households
Demand for help getting food on the table is now higher than during the pandemic.
More people sleeping rough on inner Sydney streets
Our latest count found 277 people sleeping rough in the local area.
7 ways to be a better trans ally
You can always support and advocate for the community.
4 talented women share their workplace experiences on International Women’s Day
There’s been a lot of progress but there’s always more to be done.
We’re bucking the gender pay gap trend
The City of Sydney cements its commitment to gender pay equality.
Working together the main ingredient for food relief
Community kitchens, food pantries, restaurant donated meals and door-to-door hamper delivery – Sydney’s response to make sure no one goes hungry.
Balcony gardening for spring with Indira Naidoo
The climate activist and broadcaster shares her tips and tricks for growing food on your apartment balcony or terrace.
The City of Sydney leads on gender equity
Our latest review shows we continue to be a leader in Australia’s public and private sectors.
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.
What to do in Sydney during a heatwave
Here’s how to stay cool when temperatures get hot.
Bush tucker meets modern nutrition
Cooking guru Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo combines knowledge from her Elders with contemporary foods and modern nutrition.
