Covid creates mistress shortage at the House of Pain
Sydney’s longest operating alternative sex venue, The Kastle, is experiencing a Covid-induced shortage of mistresses and is urgently seeking applicants from BDSM practitioners, reports John Moyle.
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Warnie: mourning the death of a rock star
Richie Black looks back on a week in which we processed the shock passing of one of our most beloved yet controversial sporting figures.
Kalani Gacon’s far-flung filmmaking path
Carefully constructing a collection of slow-moving but compelling human stories, young Australian filmmaker Kalani Gacon is at the vanguard of a new generation of indie directors.
Politics by sliding into DMs: How Sydney’s Deputy Lord Mayor is engaging constituents via Instagram
The Sentinel meets Sydney Deputy Lord Mayor and impassioned Clover Moore Independent Team member, Jess Scully, to talk politics, Instagram, ‘YIMBYism’ and effecting change.
Phantoms of the opera: the bizarre world of Sydney Opera House knock-offs
The clue is in the name – the Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney. Or is it? Not always, it turns out.
The Shortest History of China – and the timeliest
The Sentinel speaks to Sydney author, translator, essayist, novelist and specialist China writer Linda Jaivin about her latest book, The Shortest History of China.
The Genesian takes a trip to India
The Genesian Theatre Company’s latest production is an adaptation of E.M. Forster’s epic novel, A Passage To India, writ small for their humble stage. Rita Bratovich attended opening night.
Under-50s now eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations at Sydney mass vaccination hub
A new cohort of NSW residents – those aged aged 40 to 49 – are now eligible to register their interest for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
Sydney Covid-19 restrictions extended by a week
Covid-19 restrictions imposed on Sydney, after two locally acquired cases were detected on Wednesday, have been extended by a week.
Premier announces restrictions to curb new Covid outbreak
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a raft of Covid-19 restrictions in a bid to curb a new outbreak in Sydney.
The old man, the sea and the walking frame blues
Each week, John Moyle explores notable music and identities from the Australian music scene. This week, he delves into the fascinating career of the late Seaman Dan.
GLADD to be gadding about at Mardi Gras
The Sentinel undertakes a thorough examination of the Gay and Lesbian Association of Doctors and Dentists (GLADD) and speaks to founder Dr Bhushan Joshi ahead of the group’s Mardi Gras appearance.
Pauline Hanson’s webpage is now redirecting to the Refugee Council of Australia
The website of divisive anti-immigration MP, Senator Pauline Hanson, is diverting visitors to the Refugee Council of Australia website in a stunt created by an anonymous prankster.
Mystery ‘hum’ baffles Inner West residents
The silly season is underway – and it appears Mother Nature is in on the act, with a ‘hum from the sky’ disturbing Inner West residents.