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.
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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.
Criminal charges for ‘bad day’ cop who injured Aboriginal teenager
A NSW police officer, who slammed an Aboriginal teenager face-first onto a brick-paved footpath in Surry Hills, is facing two charges of assault.
Now you see me, now you don’t
As Sydney’s gay nightlife springs back to life, Guy James Whitworth explores an issue as old as time itself: the invisibility conferred by ageing.
Kerryn Phelps pulls out of mayoral race against Clover
City of Sydney councillor Dr Kerryn Phelps has dropped out of the race to be Sydney’s next Lord Mayor.
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.
Out & about Sydney: May 2021
It’s the last month before winter, but if you think that signals a cooling down of exciting things to do in Sydney, think again.
Controversy as Darling Habour 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’.
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.
I squirmed in my seat. I was supposed to.
Review: “The Removalists” by David Williamson, New Theatre, Newtown. By editor-at-large Gary Nunn.
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.
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.
Sydney Comedy Festival kicks off: laughing at a year of misfortune relieves tension and creates abs
Covid-19 and its associated disruptions provided a rich mine for material at the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala at the State Theatre.
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.