#ChangeTheDate: what are the alternatives?
With Australia Day once again upon us – and with it, the debate about changing the date of our national day – the Sentinel explores some alternatives to 26 January.
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Parade, Fair Day and other key Mardi Gras events to proceed despite Party cancellation
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has confirmed its 2022 Party has been cancelled due to Covid-19 – but key events such as the Parade, Fair Day and Mardi Gras Film Festival will proceed.
Essential disability workers call for govt support as Omicron continues to surge
The Australian Services Union has called on the NSW and Australian governments to provide more support for disability workers amidst the ongoing pandemic.
ScoMo and BoJo: when alternative political realities collapse
Richie Black explores how and why experienced liars like ScoMo and BoJo are suddenly losing control of the alternate narrative.
New Covid restrictions announced for NSW as Omicron outbreak explodes
New Covid-19 restrictions are being introduced in NSW to help deal with an explosion in Omicron cases, despite claims by Premier Dominic Perrottet that “the health system remains strong”.
Healthcare workers express concerns over Covid ‘close contact’ definitions
Healthcare workers have voiced concerns over the federal government’s new definition of a Covid close contact as cases continue to skyrocket.
Albanese kicks off election season with Sydney to Newcastle high-speed rail promise
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has promised to commit $500m towards a high-speed rail from Sydney to Newcastle as an election promise.
Covid-19: ‘Thanks for nothing, Domicron and Scotty from marketing’
As state and federal governments abrogate their Covid responsibilities and the Omicron outbreak balloons, Delmore Dellmore breaks down what’s happened and why.
As Covid cases soar, leaked email contradicts Perrottet claim that “health system remains strong”
A leaked email from St Vincent’s Hospital has revealed the facility is in an “extremely vulnerable” position as Covid cases soar.
Face masks once again mandatory in NSW
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced the reintroduction of mandatory face masks and density limits, as the Omicron outbreak of Covid-19 continues to surge.
Community demands demerger of Inner West Council
A poll of Inner West Council residents has shown the majority want the council demerged and restored to the former Ashfield, Leichhardt and Marrickville councils.
Opinion: It’s time for a change at Town Hall
City of Sydney Councillor Angela Vithoulkas delivers an impassioned piece on why it’s time for change in Sydney – and why she wants to serve Sydneysiders as Lord Mayor of our great city.
NSW issues new measures to protect communities from Omicron variant
The NSW Government has released new measures for residents returning from overseas after multiple cases of new Covid-19 variant Omicron were confirmed in the state.
Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill passes NSW Lower House
The NSW Lower House has passed the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill on the last parliamentary sitting day for the year, 52 to 32 votes.
P-plate driver volunteers needed for UNSW study to address alarming death, injury stats
Young drivers are more likely than other cohorts to have car accidents – which is why UNSW Science is calling for volunteers to take part in a study into young driver’s behaviour.