Life and death on your own terms
As the NSW Parliament debates a Bill to allow voluntary assisted dying, Geoffrey R Usher opines that people should be able to live – and die – on their own terms.
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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.
Light and sound installations to showcase Black, queer and grassroots stories in Central Sydney
For five nights in May, three locations around Warrane (Sydney Cove) will be transformed with images, music and stories of Sydney’s Black, queer and grassroots communities.
Paint your nails, change the world: #NAILit4IDAHO
Want know what it feels like to be different? Paint your nails for a day and you’ll soon find out, explains #NAILit4IDAHO founder Travis de Jonk.
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.
Fred Nile announces retirement from NSW politics
Sydney’s LGBTQI communities have welcomed an announcement by the Reverend Fred Nile that he will retire from politics in November.
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.
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.
TJ Hickey: 17 years now awaiting justice
Another year has passed since the horrific death of Aboriginal teenager TJ Hickey, with no sign of the NSW Government ordering a thorough investigation.
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 Parliament supports trans and gender diverse communities
The NSW Parliament has passed a motion by Member for Sydney Alex Greenwich supporting trans and gender diverse communities.
Trans and gender diverse allies urged to oppose ‘Trans Erasure Bill’
There are concerns that the introduction of Mark Latham’s ‘Trans Erasure Bill’ in NSW could see a spike in hateful rhetoric towards vulnerable young people.