What would King Charles mean for the monarchy, Australia and the republican movement?
Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 70 years on the throne. The occasion allows us to reflect on the importance of succession, writes Ben Wellings.
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One of Sydney’s most underrated treasures: our incredible libraries
Sydney is world-famous for its harbour, skyline and beaches, not its libraries – but they’re among our greatest assets, writes Gary Nunn.
FriendlyJordies schools the masses in “A Tale As Old As Rome”
Popular YouTuber FriendlyJordies displays his offbeat blend of razor-sharp political commentary and lowbrow absurdist humour in his latest live show, A Tale As Old As Rome.
We’re about to have Australia’s most diverse parliament yet – but there’s still a long way to go
Political philosopher, author, commentator and former Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane explores the election of Australia’s most diverse parliament to date.
“Sometimes I lose my temper. That’s one of the reasons some people like me – I say what I think”: Jane Caro
On the campaign trail with Walkley Award-winning journalist turned Senate candidate Jane Caro, editor-at-large Gary Nunn discovers how she’s translating her passions as a writer into a platform as a politician.
Australia’s vow to support Afghan refugees
Features editor Makayla Muscat investigates how Afghans are settling in Australia following the fall of Kabul.
Here’s how disinformation could disrupt the Australian election
Conspiracy theories pushed by supporters of former US President Donald Trump, among others, could pose a threat to the upcoming federal election.
Why Kylie still matters
Ahead of the release of his new book, Kylie: Song by Song, Marc Andrews explains why Kylie Minogue – whose pop career has lasted an incredible 35 years and counting – is as relevant as ever.
Gary Nunn to relaunch acclaimed book The Psychic Tests live on stage
After launching his debut book “The Psychic Tests” via Zoom during lockdown last year, the Sentinel’s editor-at-large, Gary Nunn, is relaunching the acclaimed tome in real life at an exciting live event.
“I didn’t cope. I thought it was gone forever”: Caroline O’Connor
Musical theatre legend Caroline O’Connor emerges from pandemic-related depression to triumph in 9 to 5 the Musical. But she reveals to editor at large Gary Nunn why she has still been feeling tearful and vulnerable.
LGBTQI community, advocates express relief over rejection of Latham’s ‘Trans Erasure Bill’
A wide range of LGBTQI community members and their allies have welcomed the NSW Government’s move to reject the Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill.
Opinion: Russia out of Ukraine, no to NATO expansionism
Russia has no right to launch attacks across Ukraine and it must pull back. However, the conflict cannot be understood outside the relentless drive by the United States to expand NATO up to Russia’s border and to encircle it militarily, argues Sam Wainwright.
Mark Trevorrow on his terrors, triumphs and a bloke called Bob
Whether you know him as Mark Trevorrow or Bob Downe, he’s an icon of Australian entertainment. The Sentinel gets up close and personal with the man himself ahead of his new Sydney shows.
The improbable anarchist
The Sentinel meets the world’s most controversial and polarising gay activist, Peter Tatchell, ahead a screening of the Hating Peter Tatchell documentary at the Mardi Gras Film Festival.
I easily clocked 10,000 hours working on Neighbours. Its loss will leave a huge hole in Australian TV – and UK hearts
While it’s probably received more brickbats than bouquets, Australian soap opera Neighbours has been a television mainstay for 37 years. Now, it seems TV bosses are reaching for the ‘off’ button.