“The Greens’ role in politics has always been to push the boundaries of the conversation”
Sylvie Ellsmore, City of Sydney Lord Mayoral candidate for the Greens, speaks to the Sentinel ahead of the 4 December NSW local government elections.
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Affirmative Consent Bill welcomed – but NSW Govt ‘needs to go further’
Sexual assault survivors have welcomed the passing of the Affirmative Consent Bill through the NSW Lower House – but there are calls for the government to do more to prevent sexual violence.
Calls for systemic change at rally for Gomeroi man Mark Mason
Relatives of Gomeroi man Mark Mason have marked 11 years since his killing by NSW Police, calling for justice for victims of police violence.
Former Inner West mayor Darcy Byrne vows to return after being dumped
The former mayor of Inner West Council, Darcy Byrne, is vowing to return to the top job after being dumped in favour of the Greens’ Rochelle Porteous.
Callan Park: a question of Trust
A war of words has broken out over the future management of Callan Park and whether the site is under new risk of commercial redevelopment.
Greens call for public toilets with free pads and tampons across Inner West
The Greens have called for more public toilets across Sydney’s Inner West and for the facilities to offer free sanitary products.
City of Sydney’s Angela Vithoulkas to contest election under platform of “reimagining local government”
Councillor Angela Vithoulkas has announced she will run against incumbent Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore, revealing a bold seven-point plan to “reimagine” council operations.
New CBD, Pyrmont metro stations announced
The NSW Government has announced the locations of two new Sydney Metro stations.
Spat at, sneezed on and told to go ‘home’: how racism against Asian Australians has escalated
Asian Australians are experiencing an upsurge in racism, with bigots emboldened by Covid-19 and Australia’s deteriorating relationship with China.
Letters of discontent delivered to Northcott Estate
Eviction notices have sparked fears the state government wants to sell off or redevelop the Northcott Estate social housing complex at Surry Hills.
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.
Women’s March 4 Justice takes over Central Sydney, sending powerful message
10,000 people attended the Women’s March 4 Justice in Sydney today – one of more than 40 such events attended by 100,000 people around Australia.
Packer sent packing after inquiry reveals organised crime links
An 18-month long inquiry has found James Packer’s company, Crown Resorts, unfit to operate Sydney’s new casino.
NSW Govt rorts ‘continuing’ with Bushfire Relief Fund
The NSW Government is accused of continuing its rorting of public funds, favouring Liberal-National electorates and bypassing Labor-held areas – this time in relation to bushfire relief funds.
Thousands attend ‘Invasion Day’ rally in The Domain
Several thousand people have gathered to oppose Australia Day at a largely trouble-free rally in The Domain.