Andy Dexterity on the future of art and creativity in Sydney – and beyond
Andy Dexterity of The Voice Australia fame speaks to the Sentinel about art, creativity, sign language and his next move.
Month: September 2020
Inner West, Randwick councils announce support for artists
Sydney’s Inner West and Randwick local councils have announced support packages for local artists struggling in the time of Covid-19.
The biggest seismic events to hit Sydney – that aren’t Covid
As Covid-19 brings upheaval to life in Sydney, the Sentinel examines previous existential changes to hit the Emerald City.
City of Sydney hands out free masks to disadvantaged
The City of Sydney Council is distributing more than 20,000 free face masks to help prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Look for the green lining
Covid-19 has been tough but it’s also an opportunity to improve our world, particularly our environment, writes Clare Hennessy.
Lentil As Anything in fight for survival
Lentil As Anything, the not-for-profit restaurant chain famous for its ‘pay what you can afford’ policy, is in a fight for survival.
Cabaret triumphs over Covid in Showqueen
Covid-19 be damned – Trevor Ashley is bringing Showqueen back to Sydney, with a little help from Bob Downe and other famous friends.
Everybody needs good (virtual) neighbours
Richie Black takes an existential look at the remarkable NextDoor app.
Opinion: “It’s time to judge the Archibald Prize”
Sydney artist, author and provocateur Guy James Whitworth weighs in on that sacred cow of the art world, the Archibald Prize.
“Sydney NYE fireworks to go ahead”: Clover
A scaled-down version of Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks will go ahead, Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has announced.
‘Sydney’s NYE fireworks should go ahead’: Forster
City of Sydney Councillor Christine Forster says Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks should go ahead despite Covid-19.
Western star: Sydney’s centre of gravity continues Parramatta advance
The face of Sydney’s second CBD, Parramatta, is set to change dramatically under new plans released this week.
The Square Dance
Covid-19 and the rules it’s brought about have ushered in new societal behaviours and brought others – such as ‘patriarchy chicken’ – into high relief, writes Sunny Grace.
Student activists fighting uphill battle for the fundamental right to protest
Student activists at the University of Sydney are fighting for the right to protest, following draconian police clampdowns.
Van Gogh Alive: a multi-sensory, Covid-safe exhibition
Rita Bratovich previews Van Gogh Alive, now showing at the Royal Hall of Industries.