LGBTIQ+ voters take their concerns to the polling booth
A new survey highlights the fact that issues of importance to the LGBTIQ+ community and their allies can and will help influence the 2022 federal election outcome.
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Election 2022: a tale of political disenchantment
Sunny Grace describes how she has gone from political engagement to disenchantment and despair during one of the most dispiriting election campaigns in recent history.
Meet the woman vying to be Australia’s first transgender parliamentarian
Hannah Maher is a proud transgender woman running as a NSW Senate candidate for the Reason Party in the federal election. She tells Brandon Bear how her candidacy was inspired by her trans journey and growing up in the bush.
Life, death and religion explored in Wallworth’s new show
Ahead of her appearance at the Sydney Opera House’s UnWrapped festival, Emmy Award-winning artist and filmmaker Lynette Wallworth tells features editor Makayla Muscat what inspired her new live show.
“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.
Tim Murray takes one for the team in Wentworth
Labor has not held the Division of Wentworth since it was formed in 1900 – so why is Labor’s Tim Murray contesting the seat? The man himself explains the rationale to John Moyle.
Here’s how disinformation could disrupt the Australian election
Conspiracy theories pushed by supporters of former US President Donald Trump, among others, could pose a threat to the upcoming federal election.
Take a masterclass in the fine art of political bullshit
Charles Firth discusses his latest show about the genius of political spin – and the Prime Minister who’s mastered it.
Meet the woman representing Australia’s most marginal electorate
The Division of Macquarie in Western Sydney is Australia’s most marginal electorate and will therefore be a key seat at the federal election. Makayla Muscat meets the woman who’s held it since 2016, Susan Templeman MP.
Goodbye yellow brick road: the post-Mardi Gras blues
The post-Mardi Gras blues are real and they are being felt more than ever this year. Travis de Jonk reflects on why.
A reminder that Australia is a plutocracy
Peter Boyle argues that the Australian Electoral Commission’s annual report on donations to political parties is a sobering reminder that Australia is still a plutocracy.
Local government elections: Clover returned despite swing against her
Clover Moore has been comfortably returned as Sydney Lord Mayor despite a swing against her.
Opinion: It’s time for a change at Town Hall
City of Sydney Councillor Angela Vithoulkas delivers an impassioned piece on why it’s time for change in Sydney – and why she wants to serve Sydneysiders as Lord Mayor of our great city.
“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.
Out of The Wharf but still splitting our sides
It’s moved from its long term home at The Wharf to new digs at the Seymour Centre – but the annual Wharf Revue is as hilarious and insightful as ever, writes Gary Nunn.