City Notices: Inner West Health Alert and Essential Service Updates

Public Health Alert: Measles Advisory for Inner West

NSW Health has issued an urgent advisory for residents and visitors in Sydney’s Inner West following the confirmation of two new measles cases as of February 16, 2026. While the cases are not directly linked to one another, both are connected to a previous instance involving a returned traveler from South-East Asia. Public health officials are urging the community to remain vigilant for symptoms, as the virus can remain infectious in the air for a short period after an infected person has left a location.

• Symptoms to monitor: Fever, runny nose, sore eyes, and a cough, typically followed by a red, blotchy rash.
• Action required: If you develop symptoms, please call your GP or emergency department ahead of time to ensure you can be isolated upon arrival.
• Vaccination: Residents are encouraged to check their immunization records; two doses of the MMR vaccine provide lifelong protection.

Transport and Traffic: Leichhardt Oval Event and Rail Trackwork

Commuters and residents should prepare for localized traffic increases and rail service changes effective Tuesday, 17 February 2026. Localized congestion is expected in Lilyfield due to a major sporting event at Leichhardt Oval.

• A-League Men: Sydney FC will face Auckland FC with gates opening at 6:00 PM. High pedestrian activity is expected around Mary Street and the L1 Dulwich Hill Light Rail line. Attendees are encouraged to use public transport to reach the Leichhardt North stop.
• Blue Mountains Line: Essential trackwork continues from Monday, 16 February through to Friday, 27 February. Buses will replace some train services on the Blue Mountains Line. Passengers should allow for additional travel time and check digital timetables before starting their journey.

Service NSW: Planned Digital Maintenance

NSW Government services will undergo essential system maintenance on the evening of Tuesday, 17 February 2026. Between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, several online licensing and registration services will be unavailable.

• Impacted Services: Applications and renewals for asbestos removal, demolition licenses, building practitioner registrations, and conveyancer licenses.
• Other Systems: Property certificates and plant design registrations will also be inaccessible during this two-hour window. Users are advised to complete urgent transactions before 8:00 PM.

City Planning and Council Meetings

The City of Sydney has scheduled key committee meetings at Town Hall for Tuesday, 17 February. These sessions are open to the public for observation and cover essential infrastructure and transport planning for the local government area.

• 10:00 AM: Local Pedestrian, Cycling, and Traffic Calming Committee.
• 5:00 PM: Central Sydney Planning Committee.