Sydney’s dead centre exposed in new book
Taking advantage of Covid-19 lockdowns, cultural historian Warren Fahey took a look at how Sydney has dealt with the dead in his new book Dead and Buried, writes John Moyle.
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“I’m more in love than ever. And ready to run for State Parliament”: Christine Forster
EXCLUSIVE: Former City of Sydney Councillor Christine Forster opens up about her time on council, her brother Tony, her marriage – and her lofty political plans.
Oxford St revamp, pride museum plans announced
The City of Sydney Council hopes to revitalise Oxford Street, the traditional home of Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ community.
The challenges of staging Mardi Gras during Covid
It’s one of the largest pride festivals in the world and one of Australia’s largest events of any kind – but how is Mardi Gras coping with the Covid curveball? Gary Nunn finds out.
ABC announces details of Mardi Gras 2022 broadcast
From journalists to pop stars to drag queens, the ABC has announced their line-up of presenters for this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
How are sex on premises venues surviving the pandemic?
Sydney’s unique gay sex on premises venues have faced numerous threats over the years, including HIV/AIDS, gentrification and hook-up apps. Is Covid the last straw?
Latham’s anti-trans bills threaten to roll back hard-won rights
No stranger to media controversy, right-wing politician Mark Latham has proposed two radical parliamentary bills which could seriously alter the lives of trans and gender diverse school students in NSW. Feature article by youth editor Corin Shearston.
“Businesses deserve two votes, not one”: the Liberal candidate for Sydney Lord Mayor
Editor-at-large Gary Nunn meets Shauna Jarrett, the conservative candidate who has thrown her hat in the ring to run the City of Sydney.
Politics by sliding into DMs: How Sydney’s Deputy Lord Mayor is engaging constituents via Instagram
The Sentinel meets Sydney Deputy Lord Mayor and impassioned Clover Moore Independent Team member, Jess Scully, to talk politics, Instagram, ‘YIMBYism’ and effecting change.
“I was losing my whole identity – I thought I’d become irrelevant”: Angela Vithoulkas
Small Business Party founder and leader Angela Vithoulkas on losing her business – and why she changed her mind on running for a third council term at the City of Sydney.
Out & About Sydney: November 2021
Sydney is finally out of lockdown and we can all stop pretending we actually like online events. Our November listings guide has you covered, with a comprehensive rundown of what’s on – in real life – across our great city.
SCG to host the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade in 2022
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will be back at the SCG next year.
Mardi Gras appoints First Nations & Community Engagement Officer
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has appointed a First Nations & Community Engagement Officer in a bid to be more inclusive of Indigenous Australians.
Unfortunately, Sylvia won’t be performing tonight
After the passing of Sylvia and the Synthetics member Danny Abood, John Moyle looks back at the legacy of the pioneering group of drag provocateurs.
The Hills are Alive concerts boost Sydney’s live music scene
The Australian Institute of Music and singer Jade MacRae have joined forces with the Sydney Solstice festival to reignite Sydney’s live music scene.