 | Keeping the conversation going at ABC Radio Sydney |
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After an unforgettable year of hardship and heartbreak, our presenters are gearing up for more "thrills and spills" in 2021. They share their thoughts on the past year and what they are looking forward to in the next twelve months, ahead of our full line-up returning in January 2021. |
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 | Hate traffic? This Sydney suburb faces a daily nightmare |
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Affordable blocks of land, and houses, make this suburb in north-west Sydney an ideal place to buy — but the biggest problem is getting out of the rapidly expanding suburb with only one entry and exit, via a single set of traffic lights. |
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 | 'Freedom day': NSW is easing COVID-19 restrictions ahead of summer holidays |
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Christmas is coming up and, with the further easing of restrictions, NSW residents will finally be able to spread joy after a tumultuous year. Here's what's changing from next Monday and how it will affect local businesses. |
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 | Give joy this holiday season with ABC Sydney's Christmas Appeal |
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This Christmas, give a gift that could change a child's life via our online appeal in partnership with The Smith Family, Australia's largest education-focused charity. Can you help us reach our goal of $100,000? |
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| Help where and when it's needed - The Smith Family's history |
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| What do you know about The Smith Family and the work it does? Cassie McCullagh on Focus learned how it has been supporting families since 1922, and why ABC Radio Sydney is involved this year. | | | |
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 | Celebrating Australians living with a disability |
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More than 4 million Australians live with a disability and they all have a story to tell. The ABC is partnering with International Day of People with Disability to tell a range of stories by and about people with disability across our platforms. This week we recognised the United Nations' International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD), a day to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. Read the unique stories here, as we highlight the voices of Australians living with a disability. |
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 | Tryin' to cool down? Here's how to beat the heat |
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Last weekend's heatwave was only the beginning of our hot summer ahead. Wendy and Robbie on Breakfast speak to an expert to find out which appliances really are best to have in your house to cool down this summer - and the advice might surprise you. |
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 | Australian Museum welcomes back Sydneysiders |
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The Australian Museum has reopened after a major renovation and ABC Sydney Weekends host Simon Marnie was there to welcome back the public (pictured above with What’s On reporter Simone Whetton and the ABC Sydney team). Make the most of free entry all summer and get along and visit the fantastic new look museum. For a taste of what to expect, read more here. |
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 | When a stranger on the train tells you your life isn’t worth living |
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With her cane folded in her lap and a podcast playing in her ears, a stranger tapped ABC reporter Nas Campanella on the shoulder. Only now can she write about what he said. |
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 | Musicals are back! Pippin opens in Sydney |
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Musicals felt like a thing of the past until now! Pippin the Musical has opened at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, featuring Australian actor Simon Burke. Simon joins James Valentine on Afternoons alongside Ryan Cantwell the US Musical Supervisor to discuss all things Pippin. |
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 | This refreshing noodle salad only takes 10 minutes to prep |
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When the warm weather arrives, there is nothing more satisfying than a chilled soba noodle salad. For this recipe, the lovely vinegary crunch of marinated cucumbers and smooth, velvety avocado are a wonderful surprise next to the earthy soba noodles. |
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