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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30 Something: a cabaret show for our times
Drawing on their years of experience, talent, creativity and friendship, Phil Scott and Catherine Alcorn are bringing an exciting – and highly relevant – new show to Sydney, writes John Moyle.
Thai-riffic! is coming to the Riverside Theatres in June
The stage adaption of the comical children’s book Thai-riffic! by Oliver Phommavanh is a modern take on multiculturalism and growing up in Australia, reports arts and entertainment editor Tahli Blackman.
We’re about to have Australia’s most diverse parliament yet – but there’s still a long way to go
Political philosopher, author, commentator and former Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane explores the election of Australia’s most diverse parliament to date.
Sydney homeless charity targeted by fines due to corporate complaints
Pass It On Clothing & Co, a charity that gives free clothes to the homeless, has been targeted with fines for operating in Sydney’s Martin Place.
Queer Screen offers accessible LGBTQI+ films at $10 Community Screenings
Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival is offering specially curated $10 Community Screenings which facilitate easy attendance, factoring in considerations such as cost, locations, dates and times.
Exploring the Queer Frontier at the 2022 Mardi Gras Film Festival
Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival director Lisa Rose talks us through the highlights of this year’s festival, which boasts films from 37 countries.
Shoot out for the Metro-Minerva Theatre
The battle for the future of Sydney’s Metro-Minerva Theatre is heating up, with public exhibition for a DA at the site set to end on 15 September.
Small Business Party takes the fight to Town Hall
With small businesses needing strong representation more than ever, John Moyle profiles the Small Business Party ahead of the NSW local government elections.
Pfizer jab now open to those aged 16-39 in 12 Sydney LGAs
Bookings for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine are now open to people aged 16-39 across a large swathe of Sydney.
“Most concerning day of the pandemic”: Berejiklian
A raft of new restrictions will apply to Sydneysiders from midnight Sunday, after NSW recorded its “most concerning day of the pandemic” so far.
Bayside, Burwood and Strathfield LGAs added to hard lockdown area
The Bayside, Burwood and Strathfield local government areas will go into hard lockdown from 5pm today, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced.
Greater Sydney lockdown extended by a week
Sydneysiders will endure Covid-19 lockdown for another week and new restrictions will apply to schools after the holiday break.
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.
Powerhouse Museum’s Ultimo site to be upgraded with fashion, design focus
The NSW Government has announced a half a billion dollar upgrade of the Powerhouse Museum site at Ultimo.