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Nicholas Grech Turns Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis Into Young Adult Care At Westmead
Westmead Hospital nurse Nicholas Grech has turned his own Type 1 diabetes diagnosis into a young adult education role, guiding western Sydney patients aged 16 to 25 through the shift from paediatric to adult care.
13 July 2026 · 6 min

Cumberland Council Closes Granville Swim Centre 25-Metre Pool For Maintenance Week
Cumberland City Council has confirmed the 25-metre pool at Granville Swim Centre is closed for maintenance from Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July, with the rest of the centre open.
13 July 2026 · 4 min

Northern Beaches local life: rhythms beyond the surf clip
The Northern Beaches are more than a postcard. They are a string of village high streets, sports clubs and bush tracks.
9 June 2026 · 4 min

School holiday planning across Greater Sydney
Each school holiday cycle is its own logistics project. A few principles make it easier across the whole basin.
9 June 2026 · 5 min

Weekend travel around the surrounding regions
Sydney is ringed by mountains, rivers, coastlines and rural valleys. A short list of weekend principles that travel well.
9 June 2026 · 5 min

Parks and public spaces: the city's other infrastructure
Sydney's parks, foreshores and plazas are infrastructure. They carry as much weight in daily life as the roads do.
9 June 2026 · 4 min
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