Summer in Sydney

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... heat that crawls up your legs, and a sense of life beginning

As a teenager, Herald regional affairs reporter Catherine Naylor lived on the Balmain pub crawl route, and often was in bed listening to happy drunk people chatting outside her window.

• Catherine Naylor

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney ... romance, the beach and first concerts

For Herald desk editor Jason Cadden, visits to Sydney meant actually having a social life, and his first memories of being at a surf beach.

• Jason Cadden

Summer in Sydney means ... burning feet on the driveway and the family minigolf championship

The Herald’s managing editor Kathryn Wicks wonders why is it we cannot have daylight saving for a few more months.

• Kathryn Wicks

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... ocean pools, InterContinental and Room Ten

Senior Herald writer and novelist Jacqueline Maley loves the contrast of beach life and the colour and chaos of Sydney when it sizzles.

• Jacqueline Maley

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... mangoes, frizzy hair and the city to myself

The Herald’s state political editor Alexandra Smith loves staying in Sydney in the glorious period between Christmas and New Year when everyone else seems to flee.

• Alexandra Smith

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... cold beer, ferry rides and mosquitoes

Herald print editor Jason Avedissian on swatting the flies, enjoying the beach with family and a cool drink.

• Jason Avedissian

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... the Hermitage walk, dumplings and the Salisbury Hotel

Environment reporter Laura Chung on summer walks, yum cha and the dangers of the boiling hot seatbelt buckle.

• Laura Chung

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... Dawn Fraser baths, stone fruits and Otis Redding

You don’t need a yacht or the hottest tickets in town to get the best of a Sydney summer, writes associate editor Deborah Snow.

• Deborah Snow

Summer in Sydney means ... a backyard hose, a secret beach and the smell of trees

Chief reporter Jordan Baker reckons nothing says summer like mangoes, Christmas trees and a backyard hose.

• Jordan Baker

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... seagull wars, beer gardens and pilfering pools

The Herald’s deputy photographic editor Christian Stokes on childhoods at Bondi and enjoying the best in the city’s west.

• Christian Stokes

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... North Bondi, prawns, clichés and lots of them

City editor Michael Koziol says Sydneysiders should embrace the summer clichés – they’re there for a reason.

• Michael Koziol

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... Traffic jams, hot chips at the beach, e-biking and too much sun

Herald journalist Natassia Chrysanthos loves sprawling picnics with family and friends as well as pub sessions and harbour pools.

• Natassia Chrysanthos

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means Kurumac Cafe, markets and purple Zooper Doopers

The Herald’s growth content editor Sophia Phan on her typical summer.

• Sophia Phan

Summer in Sydney means ... slowing down, the Botanic Garden and jasmine

Herald reporter Caitlin Fitzsimmons says it’s a magical time of spontaneity and serendipity.

• Caitlin Fitzsimmons

Summer in Sydney means ... ocean pools, snacks and icy-cold movie theatres

You know you’ve hit peak summer when one meal blurs into the next in a sea of snacks and bubbly drinks.

• Aparna Khopkar

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... stubbed toes and secret cafes

Rick Feneley doesn’t play favourites. Just don’t ask about his best cafe hideout.

• Rick Feneley

Summer in Sydney and that time I definitely didn’t meet the pope

One of my earliest memories of summer in Sydney was when I was perched up a tree near my house, hoping to catch a glimpse of the pope.

• Megan Levy

Summer in Sydney means ... the first mince pie, cicada trills and storms

A swing set for Christmas. A very earnest interest in corresponding with Santa. Mum’s tablecloth and outdoor umbrella for entertaining guests.

• Michaela Whitbourn

Summer in Sydney means ... Salmon Haul bay, Thirsty Merc and mangoes

Herald entertainment writer Thomas Mitchell wants to blow up the pokies, but protect their homes.

• Thomas Mitchell

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... the surf, southerly busters, ferries and mosquitos

The beach, books, prawns and oysters; ferry rides and weekends up the coast; memories of body surfing with her father. Senior Herald reporter Julie Power on what makes summer special.

• Julie Power

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... swims, barbecues and walks with Tilly

Award-winning Herald cartoonist Cathy Wilcox is drawn to water but could pass on the hot nights, thanks.

• Cathy Wilcox

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... jasmine, mojitos and Waverley Cemetery

Herald Saturday print editor Jillian McClelland dodges the Ramsay Street crowds for a great coffee in Haberfield.

• Jillian McClelland

Summer in Sydney means ... Burwood Chinatown, Midori, fires

Chief sub-editor Michael Ruffles’ first trip to Sydney was also the peak of his cricket career.

• Michael Ruffles

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... Hyde Park, Opera Bar, Rivareno Gelato

PS columnist Andrew Hornery shares what makes the city sparkle in the sun.

• Andrew Hornery

Summer in Sydney means ... Dover Heights, Latteria cafe, Reschs

Chief Herald sports writer Andrew Webster on cricket, ping pong and Dover Heights.

• Andrew Webster

Summer in Sydney means ... secrets, snark and cosmetic surgery

The time has come, the summer said, to speak of many things. Of gropers, boats and candle wax, of baristas and winds.

• Harriet Alexander

• Opinion

Summer in Sydney means ... ferries, Cabramatta’s Air Lab and Lavender Bay

Herald trainee Millie Muroi, a West Australian, details the many delights of the harbour city (which do not include the humidity).

• Millie Muroi