Kalani Gacon’s far-flung filmmaking path
Carefully constructing a collection of slow-moving but compelling human stories, young Australian filmmaker Kalani Gacon is at the vanguard of a new generation of indie directors.
Youth
The young and talented Mitchell Old
The 20-year-old founder of The Mitchell Old Company plans to stage his second show, Heathers: The Musical – and then conquer the theatre world.
Dolly Parton announces Sydney charity event to support child literacy
Country music superstar Dolly Parton has announced a charity dress rehearsal of 9 to 5 The Musical in Sydney to raise funds for her children’s literacy initiative, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Australia.
Raise Our Voice Australia presents youth voices to parliament
A unique political campaign has resulted in speeches by young people being read aloud by MPs in federal parliament. Youth editor Corin Shearston investigates.
Sydney councillor Angela Vithoulkas on her plan for a Youth Council
City of Sydney Councillor Angela Vithoulkas tells youth editor Corin Shearston of her plans for a Youth Council as part of her bid to be Lord Mayor.
A primary school building brighter Indigenous futures
Youth editor Corin Shearston profiles Redfern Jarjum College – a unique school for Indigenous students.
Ailie Banks: a young warrior for gender equality through art, activism and social media
Artist and activist Ailie Banks sits down with the Sentinel to discuss her community work encouraging young women to make their voices heard.
Out & about Sydney: June 2021
Winter has begun but Sydney is still running hot with things to see and do. We’ve put together our monthly hit list of must-do events to help you navigate a packed calendar.
Marty Bright sprinkles the chai spice on his dazzling stand-up comedy
Sydney comedian Marty Bright has taken his unique style of stand-up comedy from remote bush stages to Los Angeles. Youth editor Corin Shearston pried into his mind.
A ‘rockumentarian’ of live shenanigans: Shaye Fox’s DMWC Films
A self-made documentarian from the age of 20, Shaye Fox has been archiving live rock shows since 2019. He spoke with youth editor Corin Shearston about the making of his second film.
Out & about Sydney: May 2021
It’s the last month before winter, but if you think that signals a cooling down of exciting things to do in Sydney, think again.
Music festival Yours & Owls returns to Wollongong
In a triumph for Sydney’s southern neighbour, beloved music festival Yours & Owls is returning to Wollongong.
Out & About Sydney: April 2021
Get out and about in Sydney this April! From the Easter Show to Anzac Day; the Sydney Comedy Festival to the Sydney Writers’ Festival, there’s plenty on in the Harbour City.
The uphill battles of Australian female soccer
Community soccer professional Angelica Georgopoulos makes a strong case for female soccer being taken seriously in Australia, ahead of the Strathfield Strikers FC Female Football Festival.
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.