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Good morning, Sydney. Welcome to Sydney in Five Minutes, your daily briefing on what's happening around the city today. If you're looking to add a bit of wellness to your routine, we've got some great ideas for you. Walking meditation is becoming one of Sydney's most accessible wellness practices, and you don't need anything fancy, just your feet, a familiar route, and a bit of intention. Then there's our local food guide, which takes you through Sydney's farmers markets where you can discover seasonal produce and tap into our thriving local food culture. This weekend is shaping up nicely, too. There's plenty on in Sydney from live music to wellness workshops and meetups, so there's definitely something to suit everyone. We're also spotlighting some amazing Sydney women who are building community health through community gardens, group walks, and shared wellness practices across the city. It's a wonderful reminder of how we're supporting each other's wellness. On a more serious note, if you've been thinking about buying a home in Sydney, we're looking at the rent-to-buy gap that's widened significantly. Median prices have hit 1.4 million dollars while rents continue to climb faster than wages, which is making it harder for first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder. That's what's happening in Sydney today. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll talk again tomorrow.