50 years since the first Green Bans saved Sydney’s heritage
June 2021 marks 50 years since Green Bans were introduced by Jack Mundey and the Builders Labourers Federation (BLF) to save Sydney’s historic buildings from demolition.
Articles by Alec Smart
Exhibition celebrates Aboriginal women of the Northern Beaches
The Sentinel speaks with artist Heidi Lee Warta ahead of Ochre Woman – an upcoming exhibition of her paintings of Northern Beaches Aboriginal women.
Why Adam Goodes rejected the AFL Hall of Fame offer
Adam Goodes, award-winning former Aussie Rules football star, turned down the AFL’s invitation to be inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame – for very good reasons, argues Alec Smart.
New Eveleigh footbridge “fails” residents and businesses
A footbridge under construction over the Redfern rail corridor has been criticised for its failure to link Carriageworks and the Australian Technology Park. Users will also need an Opal card to cross the bridge or risk fines.
Criminal charges for ‘bad day’ cop who injured Aboriginal teenager
A NSW police officer, who slammed an Aboriginal teenager face-first onto a brick-paved footpath in Surry Hills, is facing two charges of assault.
1979 Luna Park fire: NSW Police resist fresh inquiry despite new evidence
NSW Police have declined to conduct a new inquiry into the 1979 Luna Park Ghost Train fire, despite strong new evidence of criminality behind the tragedy.
Horse dies at Royal Easter Show in latest equestrian event tragedy
A horse has stumbled and died during the opening night equestrian demonstrations at Sydney’s Royal Sydney Easter Show.
Two more Aboriginal deaths in custody as Inquiry investigates proportion of Indigenous Australians in gaol
Two more Aboriginal deaths in custody within a week in NSW has again highlighted Australia’s shameful record on incarcerated Indigenous citizens.
Campaign to save Parramatta’s Willow Grove intensifies
The campaign to keep the heritage-listed Willow Grove in Parramatta is stepping up, while the NSW Government insists it will be dismantled and rebuilt elsewhere.
GLADD to be gadding about at Mardi Gras
The Sentinel undertakes a thorough examination of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Doctors and Dentists (GLADD) and speaks to founder Dr Bhushan Joshi ahead of the group’s Mardi Gras appearance.
TJ Hickey: 17 years now awaiting justice
Another year has passed since the horrific death of Aboriginal teenager TJ Hickey, with no sign of the NSW Government ordering a thorough investigation.
Packer sent packing after inquiry reveals organised crime links
An 18-month long inquiry has found James Packer’s company, Crown Resorts, unfit to operate Sydney’s new casino.
Fitzsimmons mural vandalism provokes debate on graffiti art
Controversial mural painter Scott Marsh slams fellow artist Sid Tapia for participating in Graffiti Removal Day, as Tapia’s commissioned mural of Shane Fitzsimmons is vandalised.
NSW Govt rorts ‘continuing’ with Bushfire Relief Fund
The NSW Government is accused of continuing its rorting of public funds, favouring Liberal-National electorates and bypassing Labor-held areas – this time in relation to bushfire relief funds.
Queer Screen 2021: LGBTQI lives through lenses
The 2021 Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival takes place from 18 February to 14 March and features over 90 films.