Election 2022: a tale of political disenchantment
Sunny Grace describes how she has gone from political engagement to disenchantment and despair during one of the most dispiriting election campaigns in recent history.
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Sydney Park: the Inner West’s mysterious, complex and beloved backyard
Richie Black reflects on the unique identity of the multifaceted Sydney Park – and its somewhat uncertain future.
Australians to vote on 21 May, with Scott Morrison starting behind in the polls
Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited the governor-general in Canberra this morning, paving the way for a six-week federal election campaign.
Australian writing and publishing faces ‘grinding austerity’ as funding continues to decline
“When it comes to public funding, literature has long been the poor cousin of the arts,” writes Ben Eltham on the recently unveiled federal budget.
If money talks, the government has the megaphone out
Michelle Grattan analyses the federal budget cash splash, which, she writes, is firmly directed to purchasing votes.
Mardi Gras still relevant to young people
While it’s been a Sydney touchstone since 1978, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is still seen by many young people as a relevant and necessary celebration of LGBTQI+ pride.
Housing for All committee created in response to Sydney’s housing crisis
The City of Sydney Council has announced plans to establish a Housing for All committee to tackle the ongoing housing crisis.
Billionaires battle for Moore Park
A coterie of billionaires is behind a brazen bid to hijack public space in Central Sydney, reports John Moyle.
Mixed NSW byelection results do not imply voters in a “baseball bat” mood
Despite the Coalition being mired in controversy in recent months, yesterday’s NSW byelections do not imply voters are in a “baseball bat” mood, writes Adrian Beaumont.
Religious Discrimination Bill “shelved indefinitely” but protests to go ahead
While the Religious Discrimination Bill has been shelved indefinitely, planned protests this weekend against the legislation will still go ahead, reports Tileah Dobson.
A reminder that Australia is a plutocracy
Peter Boyle argues that the Australian Electoral Commission’s annual report on donations to political parties is a sobering reminder that Australia is still a plutocracy.
LGBTIQ+ community concerned as Religious Discrimination Bill returns to parliament
As federal parliament debates the Religious Discrimination Bill, representative organisations have expressed concerns for LGBTIQ+ community mental health and wellbeing.
Inside Allegra Spender’s bold bid for an independent Wentworth
John Moyle interviews candidate for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, who hopes to oust Liberal member Dave Sharma and return the seat to independent hands.
New research shows forced council mergers led to higher costs
New research by Joseph Drew, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Local Government at UTS, shows the forced mergers of local councils in NSW have not made the promised savings.
Residents push for an end to ‘rigged’ City of Sydney vote
A coalition of residents’ action groups is calling on the NSW Government to scrap the City of Sydney’s ‘one business, two votes’ gerrymander.