Royal Botanic Garden to mark Reconciliation Week with Indigenous cultural events
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney will recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians during National Reconciliation Week with Indigenous cultural events.
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Under-50s now eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations at Sydney mass vaccination hub
A new cohort of NSW residents – those aged aged 40 to 49 – are now eligible to register their interest for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
Sydney Covid-19 restrictions extended by a week
Covid-19 restrictions imposed on Sydney, after two locally acquired cases were detected on Wednesday, have been extended by a week.
Premier announces restrictions to curb new Covid outbreak
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a raft of Covid-19 restrictions in a bid to curb a new outbreak in Sydney.
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.
Kerryn Phelps pulls out of mayoral race against Clover
City of Sydney councillor Dr Kerryn Phelps has dropped out of the race to be Sydney’s next Lord Mayor.
Where to next for Kings Cross?
John Moyle explores the Committee for Sydney’s report on Kings Cross, which sets out ideas for revitalising the once vibrant neighbourhood.
Opera House hosts world premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under
The stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under have appeared on the blue carpet at the Sydney Opera House for the world premiere of the much anticipated production.
Controversy as Darling Habour redevelopment plans continue apace
Pyrmont residents have expressed dismay over the planned redevelopment of the Harbourside Shopping Centre – the latest in a string of Darling Harbour ‘re-developments’.
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.
Free public transport flagged to boost CBD
Free public transport into Sydney’s city centre could become a reality, if a suggestion made at today’s Sydney CBD Summit is taken up.
Spat at, sneezed on and told to go ‘home’: how racism against Asian Australians has escalated
Asian Australians are experiencing an upsurge in racism, with bigots emboldened by Covid-19 and Australia’s deteriorating relationship with China.
Mardi Gras grant partnerships deliver $1.3 million to LGBTQI+ groups
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has provided almost $1.3 million in grants to support LGBTQI+ community groups, including $248,000 this year alone, the organisation has announced.
Randwick Council catches the bikeway bug
Randwick City Council has opened a new pop-up cycleway and is planning several new permanent bike paths.
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.