Fighting blood cancer with hair clippers
The World’s Greatest Shave’s ‘shave week’ is almost here. News editor Tileah Dobson reflects on her participation two years ago.
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Australians are buying Ukrainian alcohol to support the beleaguered nation
Australians are seeking out Ukrainian goods at liquor stores and food markets in a bid to support the country as Russia invades.
And just NOT like that…
Sunny Grace has something to say about And Just Like That… – the 10-episode revival of Sex and the City.
P-plate driver volunteers needed for UNSW study to address alarming death, injury stats
Young drivers are more likely than other cohorts to have car accidents – which is why UNSW Science is calling for volunteers to take part in a study into young driver’s behaviour.
Support for alcohol and drug users urged as festive season looms
As the festive season draws near, those who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction are being urged to seek help.
NSW prisoners are “sitting ducks” for Covid-19
Prisoner rights activists are demanding that authorities heed the health advice and protect people in prison.
Traditional vodka with a twist
Esteemed London restauranteur Jan Woroniecki introduces his newest creation, Kavka Vodka, to the Australian market.
The Existential Expert on how to talk to your anti-vaxxer friend
The latest instalment of our weekly ‘Agony Aunt’ column looks at what to do when your friend has an ideological objection to Covid-19 vaccination.
Common Ground residents demand compensation for harsh lockdown
Residents of the Common Ground housing estate in Camperdown are demanding compensation for their treatment during a 14-day hard lockdown.
The Existential Expert on how to quit day drinking … and problems with pugs
This week, The Existential Expert covers techniques that’ll help you quit day-drinking … and how to confess to your girlfriend you don’t want a dog.
Who killed Juanita? Part one: the wild days and wicked ways of the Cross
In July 1975, activist, journalist and Kings Cross local Juanita Nielsen disappeared, never to be seen again. In this – the first instalment of a three-part series of articles on the topic – John Moyle paints a picture of the Cross at the time.
A man doesn’t walk into a bar
Going through Dry July is hard enough at the best of times – but in the midst of lockdown? Richie Black describes the ordeal.
Significant Other: a uniquely honest reflection on a modern conundrum
What do you do when your closest friends find love and settle down, but you haven’t? That’s the question behind the New Theatre’s latest production, Significant Other.
“I no longer speak to mum. She’s done some awful, nasty things”: Rosie Waterland
Rosie Waterland has a new show, a newish conservative commentator boyfriend and is about to break into fiction, writes Gary Nunn, who interviewed her for the Sentinel.
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.