Covid-19: ‘Thanks for nothing, Domicron and Scotty from marketing’
As state and federal governments abrogate their Covid responsibilities and the Omicron outbreak balloons, Delmore Dellmore breaks down what’s happened and why.
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As Covid cases soar, leaked email contradicts Perrottet claim that “health system remains strong”
A leaked email from St Vincent’s Hospital has revealed the facility is in an “extremely vulnerable” position as Covid cases soar.
Covid-19: NSW shakes up close contact, isolation rules
The NSW Government has announced massive changes to the state’s Covid-19 rules, with a loosening of close contact and self-isolation requirements.
Face masks once again mandatory in NSW
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced the reintroduction of mandatory face masks and density limits, as the Omicron outbreak of Covid-19 continues to surge.
Sydney tradie’s Christmas wish for sick children
A Sydney tradie has created a new medical garment to help sick kids in hospitals across Australia.
Community demands demerger of Inner West Council
A poll of Inner West Council residents has shown the majority want the council demerged and restored to the former Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville councils.
Omicron a reminder that global solidarity is needed to overcome Covid-19
Green Left: Only a unified approach will help control the COVID pandemic.
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association: doing business for 40 years
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Business Association celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with a swanky dinner and lots of proud memories.
Latham’s anti-trans bills threaten to roll back hard-won rights
No stranger to media controversy, right-wing politician Mark Latham has proposed two radical parliamentary bills which could seriously alter the lives of trans and gender diverse school students in NSW. Feature article by youth editor Corin Shearston.
Local government elections: Clover returned despite swing against her
Clover Moore has been comfortably returned as Sydney Lord Mayor despite a swing against her.
Opinion: It’s time for a change at Town Hall
City of Sydney Councillor Angela Vithoulkas delivers an impassioned piece on why it’s time for change in Sydney – and why she wants to serve Sydneysiders as Lord Mayor of our great city.
NSW issues new measures to protect communities from Omicron variant
The NSW Government has released new measures for residents returning from overseas after multiple cases of new Covid-19 variant Omicron were confirmed in the state.
HIV/AIDS – the neglected pandemic
Despite a narrative which contends that HIV is ‘under control’, the pandemic still rages across the globe and the quality of life for many people living with HIV remains poor, writes James May.
“Businesses deserve two votes, not one”: the Liberal candidate for Sydney Lord Mayor
Editor-at-large Gary Nunn meets Shauna Jarrett, the conservative candidate who has thrown her hat in the ring to run the City of Sydney.
Potts Point rally to urge restoration of Metro-Minerva Theatre
A rally in Potts Point will hear from performers, politicians, architects and local businesspeople, who will outline the social, cultural and economic benefits of restoring the Metro-Minerva Theatre as a functioning theatre.