Comedian Felicity Ward talks motherhood and mental health in new stand-up show
Felicity Ward is bringing her stand-up comedy show “She’s Back, Baby!” to Sydney – but not before telling arts and entertainment editor Tahli Blackman all about it.
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HIV/AIDS: why we still need to ACT UP
Finding a cure should be front and centre of our national response to HIV – but unfortunately it is not, writes James May, who has been living with the virus for over 20 years.
The REAL cost of living
Sunny Grace weighs in on the hot potato election topic of the cost of living.
“Racism is the gay community’s dirty little secret”: Jason Om
In his memoir, All Mixed Up, ABC TV journalist Jason Om shares his extraordinary journey from childhood to today. He recently spoke with Gary Nunn about the memoir and his experiences as a gay, Asian Australian.
Aurora Group prepares for Metamorphosis LGBTQI+ charity ball
After having to cancel two of their annual balls due to Covid-19, this year’s Aurora Ball is going ahead, with the theme being ‘Metamorphosis’.
Australians urged to get comfortable with the realities of death and dying
Australians are being urged to “get dead set” and have open, honest conversations about death and dying, reports Tileah Dobson.
2022 Northern Rivers floods 2.0: enough is enough
Enough is enough, writes Sunny Grace, who says out federal government – still dragging the chain on climate change – needs to go. She filed this piece from the Northern Rivers as it experiences its second flood crisis in as many months.
LGBTQI community, advocates express relief over rejection of Latham’s ‘Trans Erasure Bill’
A wide range of LGBTQI community members and their allies have welcomed the NSW Government’s move to reject the Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill.
NSW to establish nation’s first LGBTIQ health centre
In an unprecedented commitment to the health of LGBTIQ communities, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has announced the state’s first ever LGBTIQ Health Strategy – which will include the establishment of a dedicated LGBTIQ health centre.
Workplace sexual harassment laws must protect people of all sexes, genders and sexualities
The law must protect sex, gender or sexuality diverse people from harassment and abuse in the workplace – irrespective of perpetrators’ religious beliefs – otherwise they are a farce, writes Dr Tracie O’Keefe.
Meet the woman representing Australia’s most marginal electorate
The Division of Macquarie in Western Sydney is Australia’s most marginal electorate and will therefore be a key seat at the federal election. Makayla Muscat meets the woman who’s held it since 2016, Susan Templeman MP.
Goodbye yellow brick road: the post-Mardi Gras blues
The post-Mardi Gras blues are real and they are being felt more than ever this year. Travis de Jonk reflects on why.
Housing for All committee created in response to Sydney’s housing crisis
The City of Sydney Council has announced plans to establish a Housing for All committee to tackle the ongoing housing crisis.
Adore Delano diving Down Under
The Sentinel speaks to RuPaul’s Drag Race fan favourite Adore Delano about their upcoming Australian tour, inspirations and newfound role as big sister to a generation of Gen Z fans.
Lifeline Australia’s 24/7 Crisis Text Service now offering support for hard-to-reach groups
Lifeline’s Crisis Text service is reaching entirely new groups of Australians in distress and at high risk of suicide.