BindiMaps makes navigation easier for the visually impaired
An innovative idea to assist those with visual impairments has become a reality, reports Tileah Dobson..
Articles by Tileah Dobson
New influenza toolkit released as flu cases rise
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has released a toolkit to support GPs, as flu cases rise after record low flu numbers last year.
Texas massacre: what will it take for the US to wake up?
As a young Australian born in a nation with strict gun controls post-Port Arthur, Tileah Dobson finds it surreal that in ‘the land of the free’, people aren’t free to live without gun violence.
Sydney homeless charity targeted by fines due to corporate complaints
Pass It On Clothing & Co, a charity that gives free clothes to the homeless, has been targeted with fines for operating in Sydney’s Martin Place.
What it’s like to be a volunteer in a high-stakes election campaign
Ahead of the 2022 federal election, The Sentinel sat down with three election volunteers to take a peek into what’s it’s like to help out during an election campaign.
Bravehearts urges Australians to support their mammoth marathon to help fight child abuse
Leading child protection organisation Bravehearts has opened registrations for their eighth 777 Marathon, which will see runners complete seven marathons in seven states across seven days, to raise funds to support their important work.
City of Sydney calls for little shutterbugs to enter competition
The City of Sydney is calling on children aged from three to twelve to take part in their Little Sydney Lives photography competition.
Students strike sends climate action message ahead of election
Schools Strike 4 Climate protestors have held a rally in Sydney to send a message to politicians ahead of the federal election.
Report urges free undergraduate education to save universities, boost employment
A new report has found that if the next federal government lifted public spending on higher education by just one per cent of GDP, undergraduate education could be made free for all Australians.
Amidst rising inflation, 7-star energy efficiency could save Australians money
The Climate Council of Australia says Australians would make significant savings – in addition to helping the environment – if home energy efficiency standards were raised.
Australians urged to get comfortable with the realities of death and dying
Australians are being urged to “get dead set” and have open, honest conversations about death and dying, reports Tileah Dobson.
An ode to the Royal Easter Show
Tileah Dobson pens a love letter to the Sydney Royal Easter Show, which is extra special this year, with the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW celebrating its 200th anniversary.
Gary Nunn to relaunch acclaimed book The Psychic Tests live on stage
After launching his debut book “The Psychic Tests” via Zoom during lockdown last year, the Sentinel’s editor-at-large, Gary Nunn, is relaunching the acclaimed tome in real life at an exciting live event.
Oxford St revamp, pride museum plans announced
The City of Sydney Council hopes to revitalise Oxford Street, the traditional home of Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ community.
Platypuses likely gone from Sydney’s Royal National Park – but rewilding program offers hope
Platypuses have likely disappeared from the Royal National Park, UNSW researchers have announced – but the team is working with wildlife sanctuaries and conservation groups to reintroduce the species as early as August this year.