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.
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New Covid restrictions announced for NSW as Omicron outbreak explodes
New Covid-19 restrictions are being introduced in NSW to help deal with an explosion in Omicron cases, despite claims by Premier Dominic Perrottet that “the health system remains strong”.
Covid-19: ‘Thanks for nothing, Domicron and Scotty from marketing’
As state and federal governments abrogate their Covid responsibilities and the Omicron outbreak balloons, Delmore Dellmore breaks down what’s happened and why.
HIV/AIDS – the neglected pandemic
Despite a narrative which contends that HIV is ‘under control’, the pandemic still rages across the globe and the quality of life for many people living with HIV remains poor, writes James May.
Support for alcohol and drug users urged as festive season looms
As the festive season draws near, those who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction are being urged to seek help.
New Covid roadmap accelerates freedoms for the fully vaccinated
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced a new roadmap for the easing of restrictions as the state surpasses its 85 percent Covid vaccination goal.
Discussing speech pathology with Belinda Hill
The Sentinel helps illuminate a vital health profession that often gets misunderstood, in an interview with speech pathologist Belinda Hill.
Covid in the Big Apple: how New York’s Sydneysider community coped
Few cities have been hit harder by Covid-19 than the Big Apple. Amanda Smith checks in with New York City’s vibrant community of Sydney expats to see how they’ve fared.
Facebook to reverse ban on Australian news sites
Facebook will restore news content on the social media app for Australians “within days”, the tech giant and the federal government have confirmed.
Sentinel among news outlets blocked by Facebook
Despite being a small, local publication and a newcomer to the media landscape, the Sydney Sentinel has not avoided the wrath of Facebook, which today blocked a raft of media outlets in protest at the federal government’s Media Bargaining law.
Green Square’s Gunyama Park Aquatic Centre finally opens
The largest pool complex built in Sydney since the 2000 Olympics has opened in Green Square.
Mask debating is fun, and sometimes I can do it for hours
Guy James Whitworth looks at the trials and tribulations of being a law-abiding citizen amidst anti-masker ‘rebels’.
The real inside story behind the sale of the Green Park Hotel – and the campaign to save “far more than just a bar”
Gary Nunn reveals the inside story of the battle to save the Green Park, including previously secret machinations, and the united push from across the political spectrum to save the venue.
Things that weren’t so bad about 2020
It’s been a tough year – but 2020 also had its positive aspects, Richie Black helpfully reminds us.
Gentrification by stealth impacting Glebe
The poor, working class, elderly and sick are being pushed out of Glebe by neoliberal policies of gentrification by stealth, writes Dr Hannah Middleton.