NSW local government elections pushed back to December
The NSW local government elections have again been postponed due to Covid-19 – as questions are asked about the cost to democracy and plans to ensure the elections proceed in a Covid-safe way.
NSW Health
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.
All but critical retail to close, as stubborn Covid outbreak grows
Harsh new lockdown restrictions have been announced for Greater Sydney, after NSW recorded 111 new cases of Covid-19 and another death.
Lockdown: four LGAs locked down after Sydney records 22 new cases overnight
People who live and work in four inner city and Eastern Suburbs LGAs have been issued with a week-long stay at home order, after a significant spike in Covid-19 cases.
Sweeping new Covid restrictions announced for Sydney
A wave of new Covid-19 restrictions have been introduced across Sydney after 13 new cases were recorded since 8pm last night.
Masks now required throughout Greater Sydney as Covid outbreak grows
Face masks are now mandatory across Greater Sydney, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced, as Sydney’s latest Covid outbreak grows to 21 cases.
Authorities urge vigilance after Covid-infected man visits Bondi Junction, Vaucluse, North Ryde
NSW Health is urging Sydneysiders to be vigilant after a Bondi man became the state’s first locally acquired case of Covid-19 in 40 days.
Inner West on alert after Covid fragments found in sewage
Residents of fifteen suburbs in Sydney’s Inner West are urged to get tested if they develop any Covid-19 symptoms, after virus fragments were found in the local sewage network.
Kings Cross injecting centre celebrates 20 years
Despite calls to see it closed or relocated, Australia’s first medically supervised injecting centre is still going strong.
Under-50s now eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations at Sydney mass vaccination hub
A new cohort of NSW residents – those aged aged 40 to 49 – are now eligible to register their interest for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
Sydney Covid-19 restrictions extended by a week
Covid-19 restrictions imposed on Sydney, after two locally acquired cases were detected on Wednesday, have been extended by a week.
Premier announces restrictions to curb new Covid outbreak
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a raft of Covid-19 restrictions in a bid to curb a new outbreak in Sydney.
Air quality warnings issued as hazard reduction burns blanket Sydney in smoke
NSW Health has advised Sydneysiders to avoid strenuous outside activity as smoke haze blankets Sydney.
Sydney Writers’ Festival 2021: putting writers and ideas within reach
Sydney Writers’ Festival artistic director Michael Williams talks to the Sentinel about hope, togetherness and the joy of reading.
Byron Bay, the most northerly suburb of Sydney
Sydneysider Sunny Grace is now dividing her time between the Harbour City and the Byron Bay district. She shares some astute observations about her new northern locale.