Michael Shafar: armed and dangerously funny
Comedian Michael Shafar lost a testicle due to cancer but not his sense of humour – and while his Movember moustache might look like a gag prop, he’s serious about raising money for men’s health.
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It’s a celluloid invasion! The Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival
In only its second year, the Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival will screen 200 short and feature films from 22 countries in a live/virtual hybrid event.
Jeffery Wang on nurturing underrepresented minorities in Australian business
As a self-described “advocate for the diversity of thought”, Professional Development Forum founder Jeffery Wang is passionate about supporting underrepresented cultural minorities in Australian business.
Phantoms of the opera: the bizarre world of Sydney Opera House knock-offs
The clue is in the name – the Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney. Or is it? Not always, it turns out.
The Shortest History of China – and the timeliest
The Sentinel speaks to Sydney author, translator, essayist, novelist and specialist China writer Linda Jaivin about her latest book, The Shortest History of China.
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.
Spat at, sneezed on and told to go ‘home’: how racism against Asian Australians has escalated
Asian Australians are experiencing an upsurge in racism, with bigots emboldened by Covid-19 and Australia’s deteriorating relationship with China.
Vaccine rollout a barrel of porkies
John Moyle brings some much needed clarity to Australia’s bungled vaccine rollout and ScoMo’s serpentine promises
Sydney world’s 3rd worst city for housing affordability
An international survey has rated Sydney the third least affordable city in the world for house prices.
Packer sent packing after inquiry reveals organised crime links
An 18-month long inquiry has found James Packer’s company, Crown Resorts, unfit to operate Sydney’s new casino.
Keeping the dream alive: a review of the John Laws Morning Show
The Sentinel reviews a day’s broadcast of the John Laws Morning Show – and finds out how the Golden Tonsils are holding up.
Pauline Hanson’s webpage is now redirecting to the Refugee Council of Australia
The website of divisive anti-immigration MP, Senator Pauline Hanson, is diverting visitors to the Refugee Council of Australia website in a stunt created by an anonymous prankster.
The Seditious Mr Zoates
John Moyle profiles inner Sydney artist Toby Zoates and the upcoming SEDITION 2020 Festival.