Concerns raised over City of Sydney business vote registration deadline
Concerns have been raised over the City of Sydney non-resident vote, with the LGA requiring an earlier deadline for voter registrations than other LGAs.
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Climate activists continue to challenge push for gas
Climate activists are continuing to demand that both major parties heed climate science and pull back from “gas-led recovery” plans, reports Margaret Gleeson.
Who killed Juanita? Part three: the wash up – and Juanita’s place in popular culture
In the final instalment of a three-part series on Juanita Nielsen, John Moyle explores the years after Nielsen’s disappearance, including her entry into the lexicon of popular culture.
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.
The Existential Expert on lockdown hookups and frothing for Gladys
The Existential Expert looks at how to handle the hordes coming for you on dating apps during lockdown … and what to do when you inadvertently develop a crush on the NSW Premier.
“I hope I haven’t scared my kids too much!”: Paddy Manning
Ahead of moderating an event at the Antidote festival, Paddy Manning speaks to Gary Nunn about climate change, News Corp and how writers make ends meet.
Linda Scott: ‘My sister spurred me into politics’
City of Sydney Councillor Linda Scott on her campaign to be Lord Mayor – and why she’s lucky to have a sister born with a disability.
Radicals: Remembering the Sixties
Jim McIlroy reviews Radicals: Remembering the Sixties by noted Sydney activists and authors Meredith Burgmann and Nadia Wheatley.
Callan Park: a question of Trust
A war of words has broken out over the future management of Callan Park and whether the site is under new risk of commercial redevelopment.
Meeting hears case for Inner West Council de-amalgamation
A resident-initiated meeting to discuss the case to de-amalgamate the Inner West Council has drawn good numbers, reports Markela Panegyres.
Social and economic justice must be at centre of fight against Covid-19
Social and economic justice are essential considerations if our fight against Covid-19 is to be a success, argues Sam Wainwright.
Hillsong founder Brian Houston hit with child sexual abuse concealment charge
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston has been charged by police for allegedly concealing his father’s sexual abuse of a child in the 1970s.
Opinion: let’s get some queers elected to Inner West Council
Despite having one of the highest proportions of LGBTQI+ people of any LGA in Australia, Inner West Council does not have a single queer councillor. That needs to change, argues Liz Atkins.
Moore promises another round of progressive politics
Clover Moore tells the Sentinel of her continuing plans for Sydney, as the stalwart Lord Mayor vies for re-election in September.
50 years since the first Green Bans saved Sydney’s heritage
June 2021 marks 50 years since Green Bans were introduced by Jack Mundey and the Builders Labourers Federation (BLF) to save Sydney’s historic buildings from demolition.