WestWords to the world: stories from Australia’s heartland
The Sentinel profiles WestWords – an organisation dedicated to championing the incredible – and often unheard – stories of Sydney’s Western Suburbs.
Youth
A change of (theatre) seasons for the ATYP
A rapidly changing world has inspired the new theatrical season of the Australian Theatre For Young People (ATYP).
MYST aren’t missing the mark
Corin Shearston shines a light on the work of the Mountains Youth Services Team (MYST), the youth support group changing young lives in the Blue Mountains.
The rap-based rise of Sean and Marley
Young Penrith-based duo Sean and Marley are smashing stereotypes around disability, finding online fame with their debut song, ‘Oh Yeah’.
Youth on their side
Youth editor Corin Shearston profiles the important work and achievements of Youth Action, the peak body for youth in NSW.
Mitchell Old: a new force on Sydney’s theatre scene
Emerging musical director Mitchell Old chats to the Sentinel about the debut performance from his exciting new company.
Blue Mountains council supports push for gender equity
The Blue Mountains City Council is adopting a landmark gender equity strategy, building on related moves towards equality in Western Sydney and elsewhere.
Drone alone: aerial acrobatics of the ‘Nerdling’
Professional Sydney drone pilot Zephyrin Jaros-Grilli takes time out to talk to the Sentinel about his fascinating day job.
Understanding Lulu Ilanda and her sonic sorcery
Young singer, songwriter, model and artist Lulu Ilanda takes time out from her life as a creative powerhouse to chat with the Sentinel.
Death clubs and soul speech: the books of Justine Cooke
Young author Justine Cooke has channelled the pain from her medical condition into two new books, which were completed within two months of each other this year.
The queers who are redefining Sydney’s skateboard scene
Skateboarding has been dominated by straight, cisgender men since its inception in the 1950s – but that’s all changing, thanks to a new generation of skateboarders.
The DIY musical madness of Quinlan Cementhead
After enduring a chaotic share house, a reckless punk band, and major knee surgery, Quinlan Cementhead has made his presence felt as a solo artist.
Large Mirage release their debut single
Pairing modern songwriting with retro rock vibes, Sydney trio Large Mirage have released their debut single.
A match made in heaven and the matchmaker from hell
This light, enjoyable movie, filmed entirely in Sydney, is refreshing for its genre, writes Rita Bratovich.
Strip searches of Indigenous kids by NSW Police “increasing”
The Redfern Legal Centre has revealed NSW Police continue to strip search children despite public demands to desist, and that strip searching of Indigenous kids is on the rise.