Sydney

Aerial view of Warragamba dam in the Blue Mountains

To build drought resilence, Sydney must invest in rainfall-independent water supplies

Leased sign covers a for sale sign outside of a residential building

Rent hikes are pushing renters to the brink. Can the Australian Greens' rent freeze policy save the day, or will it worsen the crisis?

Very ominous and dark rain clouds move in over the Sydney Harbour Bridge on an otherwise sunny day

The growing threat of flash flooding as a result of more intense rapid rain bursts means the city needs to update its flood defences.

Group of friends partying in a nightclub and toasting drinks.

Our time of social isolation under COVID-19 restrictions has reinforced the importance of taking care of each other, particularly the most vulnerable in our community. 

Busy metro station with people gathered to board waiting trains

A bigger Sydney Metro network is possible, says Dr Mike Harris.

clay bowl Sydney

Though the Indigenous inhabitants were using white clay long before them, Sydney-made pottery helped colonists maintain different aspects of 'civilised' behaviour.

sydney opera house

Sydney has joined more than 600 local governments around the world – as well as the national governments of the UK and Canada – in putting the climate crisis at the heart of all policy decisions.

Sydney CBD View

Major public and private CBD property developments are increasingly meeting ‘design excellence’ standards, UNSW Built Environment researchers have found.

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For two decades, a competitive design process pioneered by Sydney City Council has been transforming the city skyline and, new research shows, raising standards as it goes.

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In the early 20th century, two families of collectors brought the best of modern French art to Russia. Many of their paintings - including works by Picasso, Matisse and Cezanne - can now be seen in Sydney.

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