North Sydney was a cycle wasteland, then a war zone. Is that about to change?
Having been elected as the new mayor for the North Sydney Council, Zoë Baker reveals exciting news for cyclists to editor-at-large, Gary Nunn.
Articles by Gary Nunn
Political satire in the era of ScoMo and Albo
Weeks after this year’s federal election, Gary Nunn looks back at the political satire during the era of the Morrison Government.
“How many ‘suicides’ were actually gay hate murders?”: Michael Burge
With the recent high-profile conviction of Scott Johnson’s killer, the themes of Michael Burge’s debut novel “Tank Water” couldn’t be more timely. The Sentinel spoke to the author and journalist ahead of his appearance at the Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival.
One of Sydney’s most underrated treasures: our incredible libraries
Sydney is world-famous for its harbour, skyline and beaches, not its libraries – but they’re among our greatest assets, writes Gary Nunn.
Kitsch, fun, original new songs tell the story of wrestling in a country town
Dubbo Championship Wrestling: the laugh out loud moments come thick and fast in this utterly unique production, writes Gary Nunn.
“Sometimes I lose my temper. That’s one of the reasons some people like me – I say what I think”: Jane Caro
On the campaign trail with Walkley Award-winning journalist turned Senate candidate Jane Caro, editor-at-large Gary Nunn discovers how she’s translating her passions as a writer into a platform as a politician.
“I’m more in love than ever. And ready to run for State Parliament”: Christine Forster
EXCLUSIVE: Former City of Sydney Councillor Christine Forster opens up about her time on council, her brother Tony, her marriage – and her lofty political plans.
“Racism is the gay community’s dirty little secret”: Jason Om
In his memoir, All Mixed Up, ABC TV journalist Jason Om shares his extraordinary journey from childhood to today. He recently spoke with Gary Nunn about the memoir and his experiences as a gay, Asian Australian.
The Psychic Tests: An Adventure in the World of Believers and Sceptics
The Psychic Tests, the debut book by The Sentinel’s editor-at-large Gary Nunn, missed out on a live launch last year due to Covid-19. As he prepares to launch it in person in Sydney this Wednesday night, The Sentinel publishes an edited extract from the book.
Lyndon Watts: a star ascends
Hamilton the Musical star Lyndon Watts sits down with The Sentinel to reflect on the intense buzz building around him.
The show that’ll lift every spirit
The Sydney Theatre Company’s production of “Blithe Spirit” breathes fresh life into the Noël Coward classic, writes Gary Nunn.
“I didn’t cope. I thought it was gone forever”: Caroline O’Connor
Musical theatre legend Caroline O’Connor emerges from pandemic-related depression to triumph in 9 to 5 the Musical. But she reveals to editor at large Gary Nunn why she has still been feeling tearful and vulnerable.
“I was willing to go to jail over it”: the story of Australia’s first ever commercial gay magazine
Half a century ago, Australia’s first commercial gay magazine, William & John, was launched. Now, Gary Nunn reveals the riveting story behind the publication and its trailblazing publisher, John Baker.
The play’s the thing
The ‘play within a play’ device is used effectively in Belvoir Street Theatre’s new production “Opening Night”, writes Gary Nunn.
Family dysfunction and divorce played for laughs
The Sydney Theatre Company’s Grand Horizons makes you laugh – then makes you think, writes Gary Nunn.