Kings Cross injecting centre celebrates 20 years
Despite calls to see it closed or relocated, Australia’s first medically supervised injecting centre is still going strong.
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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.
Where to next for Kings Cross?
John Moyle explores the Committee for Sydney’s report on Kings Cross, which sets out ideas for revitalising the once vibrant neighbourhood.
Custard shines under the Min Min lights
The video for Custard’s intriguing single ‘The Min Min Lights’ was a quarter of a century in the making, writes John Moyle.
Out & About Sydney: April 2021
Get out and about in Sydney this April! From the Easter Show to Anzac Day; the Sydney Comedy Festival to the Sydney Writers’ Festival, there’s plenty on in the Harbour City.
Lisa Richards’ Little Bird flies strong
Each Saturday, the Sentinel brings you the best examples of new Australian songs and videos. This week: Lisa Richards’ ‘Little Bird’.
Exploring the underbelly of Razorhurst
The Razorhurst Walking Tour is a fascinating exploration of the underbelly of Darlinghurst, East Sydney and Kings Cross, reports John Moyle.
Kings Cross still cross after lockout laws repealed
The repeal of the draconian lockout laws has received a muted response in Kings Cross, reports John Moyle.
Sexy Strangers in Symphonie Fantastique
Clare Hennessy, cast member of a new staging of the psychedelic symphony, Symphonie Fantastique, gives us an insider’s view of the production.
You gotta love this city: classic songs of Sydney
The Sentinel explores iconic songs that reference Sydney – and have helped define the city in our hearts and minds.
She may be the “harbinger of death” but Maureen will give you life
Don’t be deterred by the dark title – “Maureen: Harbinger of Death” is thought-provoking theatre marked by joy and witty repartee, writes Gary Nunn.
Piccolo Bar sale a sign of the times
The Piccolo Bar has been sold – arguably another nail in the coffin of the raffish and bohemian legacy of Kings Cross.
The Metro Theatre gets stately status
After eighty-one years, the landmark Kings Cross theatre, the Metro/Minerva, is finally on the NSW Heritage Register.
Sydney, we miss you
Bits of Sydney (typically the bits you like) are constantly being cancelled, replaced, made obsolete and sold off, writes Richie Black.
We need to talk about Julie
The Sentinel profiles HIV activist and Sydney icon Julie Bates AO ahead of her online conversation with Professor Basil Donovan for World AIDS Day.