Powerhouse Museum’s Ultimo site to be upgraded with fashion, design focus
The NSW Government has announced a half a billion dollar upgrade of the Powerhouse Museum site at Ultimo.
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$1 million reward offered to solve Sydney ‘gay hate murder’ – but still no apology for police failures
A $1 million reward has been offered to help solve the ‘gay hate murder’ of Sydney man Raymond Keam in 1987 – but calls continue for NSW Police to apologise for ignoring brutal gay hate crimes.
New Eveleigh footbridge “fails” residents and businesses
A footbridge under construction over the Redfern rail corridor has been criticised for its failure to link Carriageworks and the Australian Technology Park. Users will also need an Opal card to cross the bridge or risk fines.
Govt accused of “social cleansing” over inner city public housing sell-offs
The NSW Government has been accused of forcing poor people out of the inner city at a rally against plans to redevelop social housing estates.
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.
Controversy as Darling Harbour redevelopment plans continue apace
Pyrmont residents have expressed dismay over the planned redevelopment of the Harbourside Shopping Centre – the latest in a string of Darling Harbour ‘re-developments’.
Free public transport flagged to boost CBD
Free public transport into Sydney’s city centre could become a reality, if a suggestion made at today’s Sydney CBD Summit is taken up.
Vaccine rollout a barrel of porkies
John Moyle brings some much needed clarity to Australia’s bungled vaccine rollout and ScoMo’s serpentine promises
Last link in Sydney Harbour foreshore walk opens
An 11-kilometre harbourside walk from Woolloomooloo to the Anzac Bridge is now complete.
The rumours are NOT true: ARQ is reopening!
Exclusive: Australia’s biggest gay nightclub, ARQ, and its neighbour, Bodyline Spa & Sauna, have announced they’re reopening in a Sydney Sentinel exclusive.
Inner West Greens announce council candidates
Inner West Greens candidates plan to break what they say is a Labor-Liberal alliance with a platform of expanding public spaces and establishing a greener council.
Two more Aboriginal deaths in custody as Inquiry investigates proportion of Indigenous Australians in gaol
Two more Aboriginal deaths in custody within a week in NSW has again highlighted Australia’s shameful record on incarcerated Indigenous citizens.
Sydney street count reveals lowest homeless numbers in a decade
The City of Sydney Council area has recorded its lowest homeless figures in a decade, according to the latest street count of rough sleepers.
WestWords to the world: stories from Australia’s heartland
The Sentinel profiles WestWords – an organisation dedicated to championing the incredible – and often unheard – stories of Sydney’s Western Suburbs.
Campaign to save Parramatta’s Willow Grove intensifies
The campaign to keep the heritage-listed Willow Grove in Parramatta is stepping up, while the NSW Government insists it will be dismantled and rebuilt elsewhere.