Students strike sends climate action message ahead of election
Schools Strike 4 Climate protestors have held a rally in Sydney to send a message to politicians ahead of the federal election.
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Rally says stop privatisation of public housing in Redfern
The NSW Government wants to sell a vacant site in Redfern that was previously 100 per cent public housing to property developers, reports Peter Boyle.
Mardi Gras still relevant to young people
While it’s been a Sydney touchstone since 1978, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is still seen by many young people as a relevant and necessary celebration of LGBTQI+ pride.
Potts Point rally to urge restoration of Metro-Minerva Theatre
A rally in Potts Point will hear from performers, politicians, architects and local businesspeople, who will outline the social, cultural and economic benefits of restoring the Metro-Minerva Theatre as a functioning theatre.
Gay activist alleges police intimidation at rally
Sydney LGBTQI activist Gary Burns has alleged he was treated in an aggressive and hostile manner by NSW Police at the recent Trans Day of Resistance Rally in Newtown.
‘Release Julian Assange’: Sydney rally
Supporters of Australian journalist and whistleblower Julian Assange have called for his release from a UK prison at a rally outside the British Consulate in Sydney.
Massive police presence quashes Sydney anti-lockdown protest
More than 1,400 police officers have quashed a planned anti-lockdown protest in Sydney, as the city records its highest daily Covid-19 case numbers.
Out & about Sydney: June 2021
Winter has begun but Sydney is still running hot with things to see and do. We’ve put together our monthly hit list of must-do events to help you navigate a packed calendar.
Sydney Mardi Gras dismisses board members after Pride in Protest march
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has tood down two of their seven board members, allegedly for their links to the Pride In Protest collective.
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.
NSW Police attempt to stop Pride in Protest march on Oxford St
NSW Police are attempting to shut down the planned Mardi Gras spin-off ‘Pride in Protest’ rally, reports Travis de Jonk.
New political protest to march on Oxford St this Mardi Gras
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade will be held in the SCG this year – but a new queer march is set to take its place on Oxford St, writes Travis de Jonk.
Thousands attend ‘Invasion Day’ rally in The Domain
Several thousand people have gathered to oppose Australia Day at a largely trouble-free rally in The Domain.
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.
New footage shows police dislocating legal observer’s wrist at USYD protest
Footage has emerged of a police officer dislocating a legal observer’s wrist during protests at the University of Sydney.