Horsing around: how the horse/human relationship has evolved
In the wake of Sydney’s anti-lockdown protests, in which horses were used to help manage protesters, Gary Nunn investigates how horses are used in public life.
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Meet Sydney’s most colourful characters
Gary Nunn introduces us to some of Sydney’s most colourful eccentrics, free spirits and one-offs: the characters who give Sydney its personality, colour and flair.
Sydney lockdown extended by four weeks, NSW Govt launches 18-plus vaccination push
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian will today announce a four-week extension of the Greater Sydney lockdown, through to at least 28 August.
Catherine Alcorn wants to party at your house
Irrepressible entertainer Catherine Alcorn has launched a new streaming series, Catherine & Friends, featuring loads of fun and a stellar line-up of guests.
Anti-lockdown protestors descend on CBD as NSW reports record Delta case numbers
Thousands of people have descended on Sydney’s CBD to protest against the ongoing Covid lockdown, as Sydney’s Delta outbreak worsens.
Meet the first ever Aboriginal candidate for Sydney Lord Mayor
Wiradjuri woman Yvonne Weldon is the first Aboriginal Australian to stand for Sydney Lord Mayor. She speaks with the Sentinel about the milestone and challenging the powerful incumbent, Clover Moore.
Generation Xhausted
Sunny Grace explores the particulars of being a Gen X-er, as Gen Z begins to make an impact on the world.
Marcella Detroit celebrates a golden anniversary with new music
Music veteran Marcella Detroit speaks with the Sentinel about Shakespears Sister, Sydney, solo success, new music – and 50 huge years in the music industry.
Dirty saints on tour
Corin Shearston reviews the joint tour by Ed Keupper (The Saints) and Jim White (Dirty Three).
Come From Away will renew your faith in human kindness
You remember where you were when you first heard about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks – and you’ll remember how you felt when you first saw Come From Away, writes Rita Bratovich.
The Romantic Notions of Mere Women
John Moyle explores the story behind ‘Romantic Notions‘ and its atmospheric music video, by Sydney post-punk band Mere Women.
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.
Sydney Tamil Remembrance Day rally condemns genocide
More than 100 people have gathered at a rally outside Sydney Town Hall to mark Tamil Remembrance Day.
A Sydney Sundaylicious at last
It’s been a Melbourne queer institution for 12 years – now Sundaylicious is coming to share its groove with Sydney!
To Russia, with love
The Sentinel explores the cultural phenomenon of 28 hairy Australian blokes singing traditional Russian songs at the Sydney Opera House.