Is Australia Day an outdated embarrassment … or an important part of our identity?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.
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Waverley Council announces new Covid business, childcare relief packages
Waverley Council has approved a new round of community support measures to help local businesses cope with the current lockdown.
New Covid restrictions for Sydney as outbreak grows
Sydney faces five days of new Covid restrictions, including mandatory face masks on public transport, as the latest local outbreak grows.
Sydney students attend School Strike 4 Climate, defying govt demands
Thousands of young people have defied NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell to gather in Sydney to call for climate change action.
Air quality warnings issued as hazard reduction burns blanket Sydney in smoke
NSW Health has advised Sydneysiders to avoid strenuous outside activity as smoke haze blankets Sydney.
Vivid Sydney announces 2021 dates, new festival director
Sydney’s annual festival of light, music and ideas has announced its 2021 dates and a new festival director.
Women’s March 4 Justice takes over Central Sydney, sending powerful message
10,000 people attended the Women’s March 4 Justice in Sydney today – one of more than 40 such events attended by 100,000 people around Australia.
Cyber bullying protections needed for sex and gender diverse people: SAGE
SAGE Australia has called on the federal government to include protections for SGD communities in its proposed Online Anti-Bullying Bill.
Musclebound and Sydney-bound: Magic Mike Live
Channing Tatum’s Magic Mike Live is coming to Sydney.
Ashfield gets new aquatic centre in time for summer
The new Ashfield Aquatic Centre has opened, giving Inner West residents access to five new pools in time for summer.
Input wanted on new Parramatta community and cultural hub
The City of Parramatta Council is calling for community feedback on the 5 Parramatta Square project.
Have your say on the future of Oxford St
The City of Sydney Council is calling on members of the public to put forward ideas on the future of Oxford Street.
From Obeid to Latham: the WORST NSW politicians of the last 30 years
Sure, the USA is a political basket case – but NSW can rival any jurisdiction, even the States, in the shonky political stakes.
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.
“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.