Deputy Sydney mayor dies in Qld

Sydney Deputy Lord Mayor Robyn Kemmis has died while visiting family in Queensland.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore announced the death of her long-time colleague on Facebook on Sunday evening.

"It is with deep sadness I inform you of the untimely death of Robyn Kemmis, who passed away this weekend," Ms Moore said.

"This is an enormous loss for the City of Sydney and our communities. Robyn was a dedicated and skilled elected representative, a tremendously effective and committed councillor who earned the respect and love of our residential, business and education communities."

Ms Moore said as a councillor, her deputy and a committee chair, Ms Kemmis had been a major contributor to the work of council since her team first came to office in 2004.

She said Ms Kemmis had been a resident of Glebe for more than 35 years and was a highly active member of her local community and a passionate advocate for preserving its heritage and character.

"On a personal level, I will miss Robyn's friendship, her warmth and humour, her insight and extraordinary persistence to get the best for all our communities," Ms Moore said.

"My condolences go to Robyn's partner Lyn, her family and friends and colleagues who will all be as devastated as I am by this loss."