#ChangeTheDate: what are the alternatives?
With Australia Day once again upon us – and with it, the debate about changing the date of our national day – the Sentinel explores some alternatives to 26 January.
Month: January 2022
AUKMIN talks fuel anti-China war drive: activists
The recent AUKMIN talks, focusing largely on China, have reaffirmed the British Government’s attempts to sell astronomically expensive weapons to Australia, say Sydney peace activists.
Kalani Gacon’s far-flung filmmaking path
Carefully constructing a collection of slow-moving but compelling human stories, young Australian filmmaker Kalani Gacon is at the vanguard of a new generation of indie directors.
Lizzie: dark, queer rock musical is exhilaratingly bonkers
Sunny Grace reviews the Hayes Theatre Co’s sensational queer rock musical, Lizzie, now playing as part of the Sydney Festival.
Is Australia Day an outdated embarrassment … or an important part of our identity?
The Sentinel looks at the divisive issue of Australia Day – presenting arguments for and against by Travis de Jonk and Richie Black.
Parade, Fair Day and other key Mardi Gras events to proceed despite Party cancellation
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has confirmed its 2022 Party has been cancelled due to Covid-19 – but key events such as the Parade, Fair Day and Mardi Gras Film Festival will proceed.
ACTU calls for free RATs, safe workplaces
With Australia experiencing the highest per capita Covid infection rates in the world, the ACTU is calling for free rapid antigen tests and says it will “do everything within its power to ensure the safety of workers”.
Mardi Gras: parade at SCG to proceed – but party may yet be cancelled, says Kruger
“Mardi Gras saves lives. That’s why the show must go on.” The Sentinel sits down with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Albert Kruger.
First Nations in the spotlight at Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival
Tickets to the Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival are on sale now, with this year’s festival putting a spotlight on First Nations stories, as well as queer community rebels.
Sydney WorldPride 2023 announces diverse curatorial associates
Sydney WorldPride 2023 has announced six curatorial associates who’ll bring an array of arts and cultural experiences to the festival.
Essential disability workers call for govt support as Omicron continues to surge
The Australian Services Union has called on the NSW and Australian governments to provide more support for disability workers amidst the ongoing pandemic.
Profiling dating app profiles – and a tribute to ABBA
Online dating profiles are a law unto themselves. Thankfully, Mel W is an expert in said law and is here to guide us through – with a complementary side of ABBA.
World’s first all-in-one vegan food platform launches in Sydney
The world’s first all-in-one vegan food platform has launched in Sydney, further cementing the Harbour City’s reputation as one of the world’s plant-based hotspots.
Anal sex at Anaconda on a Wednesday morning never looked so good
Gary Nunn reviews 44 Sex Acts in One Week, which is playing the Seymour Centre as part of the Sydney Festival.
Little Australia: Down Under in the Big Apple
New York City is famously multicultural, with numerous neighbourhoods taking on the flavours of different nationalities. One such neighbourhood even has an Australian flavour, reports Amanda Smith.