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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Is News Corp following through on its climate change backflip? My analysis of its flood coverage suggests not
The Murdoch outlets said they would pursue ‘positive stories’ on climate change. An analysis of stories during the recent floods, however, shows this wasn’t necessarily the case.
Major parties must act for us on climate
Along with eight other Lismore flood survivors, Dee dumped a pile of destroyed possessions on Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s doorstep at Kirribilli House. Here, Dee explains why they did it.
ACOSS calls for more affordable insurance plans as floods continue
The Australian Council of Social Services (ACOSS) has called for a national review of insurance, with a view to providing more affordable home and contents insurance for victims of natural disasters.
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.
NSW voters believe in stronger policies on clean energy, polling reveals
The latest survey by YouGov shows NSW voters have strong feelings about renewable energy, with the issue likely to be a strong feature of the 2022 federal election.
Is Australia Day an outdated embarrassment … or an important part of our identity?
The Sentinel looks at the divisive issue of Australia Day – presenting arguments for and against by Travis de Jonk and Richie Black.
Out & About Sydney: November 2021
Sydney is finally out of lockdown and we can all stop pretending we actually like online events. Our November listings guide has you covered, with a comprehensive rundown of what’s on – in real life – across our great city.
“There are many areas which are very vulnerable”: how rising sea levels will change Sydney
As climate change continues apace, Richie Black explores how rising sea levels will impact coastal areas of Sydney – and the outlook is sobering.
“I hope I haven’t scared my kids too much!”: Paddy Manning
Ahead of moderating an event at the Antidote festival, Paddy Manning speaks to Gary Nunn about climate change, News Corp and how writers make ends meet.
Of biological clocks and climate change
As climate targets continue to be ignored and the climate crisis intensifies, biological clocks are winding down, writes Clare Hennessy.
Sparking an interest in climate change
The Australian Museum’s new exhibition, Spark, showcases the latest technology and innovations to tackle climate change.
Sydney students attend School Strike 4 Climate, defying govt demands
Thousands of young people have defied NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell to gather in Sydney to call for climate change action.