Celebrating sex in Sydney with the pop-up Museum Of Erotic Art
Sexuality, eroticism and sexual politics are addressed in this bold new art exhibit.
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.
The Existential Expert covers sleazy lecturers and lockdown entitlement
The latest instalment of The Existential Expert addresses readers’ questions about handling university sexual harassment – and the problem of lockdown guilt.
Ally Boom Boom: the bizarre tale of the kids’ entertainer-cum-neo-Nazi
An investigation into neo-Nazis has discovered popular children’s entertainer, ‘Ally Boom Boom’ – who also drummed for pop-punk band The Spazzys – is a racist who posts hate speech online.
Lockdown 2.0 versus 1.0 – and a tribute to glam rock
Mel W is a single mum, working from home and putting two kids through remote learning during Lockdown 2.0. Here’s how she’s coping …
All hail Kiwi goddess, Theia
John Moyle profiles New Zealand singer Theia and her landmark song and video, ‘Celebrity’.
Sydney’s Sons of the East might be the most famous band you’ve never heard of
Each week, John Moyle explores exceptional examples of Australian songs and music videos. This week: ‘You Might Think’ by Sons of the East – a Sydney band that’s bigger overseas than at home.
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.
Fitzsimmons mural vandalism provokes debate on graffiti art
Controversial mural painter Scott Marsh slams fellow artist Sid Tapia for participating in Graffiti Removal Day, as Tapia’s commissioned mural of Shane Fitzsimmons is vandalised.
Drone alone: aerial acrobatics of the ‘Nerdling’
Professional Sydney drone pilot Zephyrin Jaros-Grilli takes time out to talk to the Sentinel about his fascinating day job.
Understanding Lulu Ilanda and her sonic sorcery
Young singer, songwriter, model and artist Lulu Ilanda takes time out from her life as a creative powerhouse to chat with the Sentinel.
Scott Marsh’s new mural survives censors
Satirical artist Scott Marsh has painted a wall mural of George Michael in Erskineville. It replaces a mural that was defaced by fundamentalist Christians in November 2017.
Vegan restaurant vows to serve bacon and beef
The owner of a vegan restaurant, who quarrelled with vegans and taunted the LGBTQI community, has vowed to start serving bacon and non-vegan dishes.
I Should Be Souvlaki
Elizabeth Usher reviews the Newtown store famous for their succulent, all-vegan souvlakia.