ARQ Sydney for sale: at what point do we say no to ‘development’?
The end of an era is nigh, with Australia’s biggest gay nightclub up for sale. ‘I want my gay village back,’ writes Gary Nunn in reply.
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Morrison Government pushes on Religious Discrimination Bill
The Religious Discrimination Bill is back on the parliamentary agenda, to the potential detriment of LGBTQ!+ people, women, minority faith communities and people with disabilities.
A queer writers’ festival at last
The inaugural EnQueer – Sydney Queer Writers’ Festival will provide a much needed space for the queer literati.
Linda Scott: ‘My sister spurred me into politics’
City of Sydney Councillor Linda Scott on her campaign to be Lord Mayor – and why she’s lucky to have a sister born with a disability.
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.
Greens call for public toilets with free pads and tampons across Inner West
The Greens have called for more public toilets across Sydney’s Inner West and for the facilities to offer free sanitary products.
Opinion: let’s get some queers elected to Inner West Council
Despite having one of the highest proportions of LGBTQI+ people of any LGA in Australia, Inner West Council does not have a single queer councillor. That needs to change, argues Liz Atkins.
Stronger together after 30 years of harmony
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Choir will celebrate their 30th anniversary with a special concert featuring Caroline O’Connor and Jonathon Welch.
A Sydney Sundaylicious at last
It’s been a Melbourne queer institution for 12 years – now Sundaylicious is coming to share its groove with Sydney!
Light and sound installations to showcase Black, queer and grassroots stories in Central Sydney
For five nights in May, three locations around Warrane (Sydney Cove) will be transformed with images, music and stories of Sydney’s Black, queer and grassroots communities.
Paint your nails, change the world: #NAILit4IDAHO
Want know what it feels like to be different? Paint your nails for a day and you’ll soon find out, explains #NAILit4IDAHO founder Travis de Jonk.
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.
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.
Mardi Gras grant partnerships deliver $1.3 million to LGBTQI+ groups
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has provided almost $1.3 million in grants to support LGBTQI+ community groups, including $248,000 this year alone, the organisation has announced.
Mel Ree: Revolution Renegade
Sydney actor, dancer, poet and powerhouse Mel Ree tells the Sentinel all about her spoken word night, Revolution Renegade.