RSS Feeds (Really Simple Syndication)
What is RSS?
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. RSS is an easy way to receive updates and news from websites. RSS feeds provide web content or summaries of web content together with links to the full versions of the content.
RSS allows you to see when sites from all over the Internet have added new content. You can get the latest headlines and articles (or even audio files, photographs or video) in one place, as soon as they are published, without having to remember to visit each site every day.
How to Use RSS Feeds
City of Sydney RSS feeds, or channels, are available from the addresses listed above and can be read in a program called a newsreader or aggregator.
There is a range of different newsreaders available and new versions are appearing all the time. Different newsreaders work on different operating systems, so you will need to choose one that will work with your computer.
Once you have downloaded and installed a reader, follow its instructions for adding new channels.
RSS Newsreaders
Try a quick search for "RSS newsreader" or visit the Google RSS directory. Alternatively, below is a small selection of newsreaders. Please note, the City of Sydney is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites.
Windows
Smart Reader
AlertBear
Newz Crawler
FeedDemon
Awasu
Mac OS X
Web
Bloglines
My Yahoo!
NewsGator
Google Reader
Browser
Using City of Sydney RSS Feeds
Feed Updates
Please make sure that your reader is configured to look for updates no more frequently than every 2 hours. These feeds update only once or twice a day, so looking for changes less frequently is recommended.
Using City of Sydney RSS Feeds on Your Site
If you run your own website, you can use RSS feeds to display the latest headlines from other websites on your site. We encourage the use of City of Sydney RSS feeds as part of a website.
However, we do require that the proper format and attribution is used when City of Sydney content appears. The attribution text should read "City of Sydney" or "From the City of Sydney" as appropriate, and link back to the City of Sydney homepage. You may not use the City of Sydney logo.
We also require that you preserve feed item links back to the City's website.
Please contact us if you would like to display City of Sydney RSS feeds on your website.
Other
We reserve the right to prevent the distribution of City of Sydney content.
While care is taken to ensure accuracy, the City of Sydney cannot guarantee that information contained in RSS feeds is correct and recommends that users exercise their own skill and care with respect to its use.
Feedback
This is a pilot service and we would be grateful for your feedback.
Please provide suggestions for improving the quality of this service using this form or email webmaster@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.
