Will you use your vote to uphold the voices of those of us who can’t?
With the nation about to go to the polls, two young Australians – not yet old enough to vote – appeal to voters to consider a number of issues that will affect their futures.
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“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.
LGBTIQ+ voters take their concerns to the polling booth
A new survey highlights the fact that issues of importance to the LGBTIQ+ community and their allies can and will help influence the 2022 federal election outcome.
Cool intentions: how Sweltering Cities aims to cool urban communities
Brandon Bear profiles Sweltering Cities, an organisation working with communities in our hottest suburbs to campaign for more liveable, equitable and sustainable cities.
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.
Tim Murray takes one for the team in Wentworth
Labor has not held the Division of Wentworth since it was formed in 1900 – so why is Labor’s Tim Murray contesting the seat? The man himself explains the rationale to John Moyle.
“P is for Permaculture” spells out a kinder future for eco-conscious kids
The Sentinel meets Sharon Baldwin, who has combined her passion for permaculture, words and creative education for children into a new career as an author and publisher.
2022 Northern Rivers floods 2.0: enough is enough
Enough is enough, writes Sunny Grace, who says out federal government – still dragging the chain on climate change – needs to go. She filed this piece from the Northern Rivers as it experiences its second flood crisis in as many months.
Amid catastrophic floods politicians blame ‘Mother Nature’
Despite unprecedented flooding in NSW and Queensland, both major parties are abrogating the need to treat climate change as an emergency, writes Alex Bainbridge.
North Sydney Council switches back to oppose the Western Harbour Tunnel
The North Sydney Council has decided to revert to its former position of opposing the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link toll roads. Andrew Chuter reports.
Meat and masculinity: why some men just can’t stomach plant-based food
Some men just can’t – or won’t – get on board with plant-based food. The reasons are more complicated than you might think.
Vegan Easy Challenge: a fresh start for 2022
With a New Year comes new resolutions. For those who’ve resolved to make a positive change for their health, animals rights and the environment, the Vegan Easy Challenge could be just the ticket.
Opinion: It’s time for a change at Town Hall
City of Sydney Councillor Angela Vithoulkas delivers an impassioned piece on why it’s time for change in Sydney – and why she wants to serve Sydneysiders as Lord Mayor of our great city.
“Businesses deserve two votes, not one”: the Liberal candidate for Sydney Lord Mayor
Editor-at-large Gary Nunn meets Shauna Jarrett, the conservative candidate who has thrown her hat in the ring to run the City of Sydney.
The Existential Expert on apartment block awkwardness … and a lazy strata manager
Our beloved life guru covers some of the perils of apartment living, including the awkwardness of constantly running into the same neighbour.