The challenges of staging Mardi Gras during Covid
It’s one of the largest pride festivals in the world and one of Australia’s largest events of any kind – but how is Mardi Gras coping with the Covid curveball? Gary Nunn finds out.
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Meet the first ever Aboriginal candidate for Sydney Lord Mayor
Wiradjuri woman Yvonne Weldon is the first Aboriginal Australian to stand for Sydney Lord Mayor. She speaks with the Sentinel about the milestone and challenging the powerful incumbent, Clover Moore.
The rumours are NOT true: ARQ is reopening!
Exclusive: Australia’s biggest gay nightclub, ARQ, and its neighbour, Bodyline Spa & Sauna, have announced they’re reopening in a Sydney Sentinel exclusive.
Vegan NSW Book Stall: 10+ years of outreach
Susan Hauswirth, volunteer coordinator for the perennially popular Vegan NSW Book Stall, shares the story behind the stories.
MYST aren’t missing the mark
Corin Shearston shines a light on the work of the Mountains Youth Services Team (MYST), the youth support group changing young lives in the Blue Mountains.
NSW Police attempt to stop Pride in Protest march on Oxford St
NSW Police are attempting to shut down the planned Mardi Gras spin-off ‘Pride in Protest’ rally, reports Travis de Jonk.
The curtain will rise for Mardi Gras
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Albert Kruger talks about putting on a parade in a pandemic.
Public art, performance plan to help high streets through pandemic
Public art and performance projects are eligible for funding under round two of Woollahra Council’s Placemaking Grants Program.