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.
Youth
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.
Montaigne talks life during lockdown, and connection after isolation
Pop idol Montaigne talks lockdown, connecting with fans, and re-entering music with a new mindset ahead of her ‘Express Yourself – Queer Discovery’ showcase.
Student activists fighting uphill battle for the fundamental right to protest
Student activists at the University of Sydney are fighting for the right to protest, following draconian police clampdowns.