City of Sydney

NSW Health is advising people in Potts Point, Darlinghurst, and the Sydney CBD to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case. This case is a returned traveller from Southeast Asia, where there are ongoing outbreaks of measles.

The person visited several locations across Potts Point, Darlinghurst, and the Sydney CBD while unknowingly infectious, including a healthcare facility and backpacker's hostel.

A full list of locations is available on the NSW Health website: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/measles/Pages/public-exposure-locations.aspx

Exposure locations and times are updated regularly.

People who attended these locations should watch for symptoms of measles. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk. If it has been less than six days since the exposure at these locations and you are pregnant, have a weakened immune system or have an infant who was exposed, you are advised to contact your local Public Health Unit on 1300 066 055.

There have been 51 cases of measles confirmed in NSW since 1 January 2026.

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Public Health Physician, Dr Anthea Katelaris, said people should monitor for symptoms of measles, particularly if they have visited any of the exposure locations at the listed time.

“If symptoms develop and you’ve been at one of the locations at the time listed on the website, see your doctor or health service, including an emergency department,” Dr Katelaris said. “Call ahead to let them know that you may have come into contact with measles so you don't spend time in waiting rooms with other patients.”

“Symptoms to watch out for include fever, sore eyes, runny nose and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head and face to the rest of the body.”

“Anyone with early symptoms who gets a rash a few days later should also think about measles, even if they haven't attended one of the identified locations, and seek testing. It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it's important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms for this period."

For more information on measles, view the measles factsheet: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/Measles_Factsheet.aspx

People can also visit the Australian Government Smart Traveller website for information on health risks, including measles outbreaks relevant to their travel destination: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/

If you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

Here’s a little recap to show you what it’s all about before we head to Green Square.

Swap your pre-loved pieces, refresh your wardrobe and meet fellow sustainable fashion lovers in the community.

📍 Green Square Public School, Zetland
🗓️ Saturday 13 June
⏰ 11am–12:30pm

Spots are limited, so register now: https://city.sydney/3av

[Image description 1: A woman holds a blue button up to the camera and smiles. Text on screen reads “Find out how easy our clothes swaps are!”]

[Image description 2: The person behind the camera passes a bag filled with clothing over to 2 women who check the items off. Text on screen reads, “Step 1: Drop off your items. You can bring up to 5 items of clothing in excellent condition to swap.” ]

[image description 3: The palm of a hand holding a variety of buttons. Text on screen reads, “Fun Fact: When you check in your items, you are given buttons as tokens. Each button can be swapped for one item of clothing. So cute.”]

[Image description 4: Various people are then seen getting the clothes swap ready by folding and hanging clothes. Text on screen reads, “Depending on when you check in, you could have up to one hour of downtime before the swap begins. This is the time where the team gets everything ready for the clothes swap - folded, hung and popped in to categories for easy shopping!”]

[Image description 5: A person places clothing on the hanging clothes racks. Text on screen reads, “Step 2: Time to swap! Browse all the clothing and find your ‘new’ items”]

[Image description 6: 2 women hold up colourful items of clothing to the camera and smile. Text on screen reads, “Step 3: Check out. Take your treasures and tokens to the checkout desk.”]

[Image description 7: 5 people stand around a table and fold clothing. Text on screen reads “Fun fact: any left over clothes at the end of the swap are donated to the Red Cross”]

[image description 8: 2 women hold up their newly purchased items and smile to camera. Text on screen reads, “Looking to take part? Join us at our next clothes swap!” followed by the event details which can be found in the caption above.]

Tonight, Sydney Town Hall shines purple in recognition of National Sorry Day. 💜

26 May is a day of reflection, healing, and acknowledgement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, particularly Stolen Generations survivors, their families, and communities.

Why Purple? 💜

Purple was chosen by Stolen Generations survivors themselves as a symbol of resilience, strength, and healing. The colour calls back to the native purple hibiscus. Tonight that colour lights up one of Sydney's most iconic landmarks in their honour.

From Sorry to Action 💜

This year's theme, From Sorry to Action, reminds us that acknowledgement alone is not enough. 29 years on from the landmark Bringing Them Home report, we must continue to listen, learn, and act.

💜💜💜

Sydney Town Hall is located on Gadigal Land.



[Image description: Sydney Town Hall lit up in purple.]