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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Ten things I miss about living in Sydney
Here are the ten things writer Sunny Grace misses the most about Sydney; yum cha, different cuisines, public transport, theatre, ocean pools, walking, Vivid and other events, the Inner West and anonymity.
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.
“I was willing to go to jail over it”: the story of Australia’s first ever commercial gay magazine
Half a century ago, Australia’s first commercial gay magazine, William & John, was launched. Now, Gary Nunn reveals the riveting story behind the publication and its trailblazing publisher, John Baker.
Aboriginal teenager dead: Jai Wright’s family calls for independent investigation
The family of a 16-year-old Aboriginal boy, who was killed in a collision with an unmarked police car in Sydney, has called for an independent investigation into how he died.
Billionaires battle for Moore Park
A coterie of billionaires is behind a brazen bid to hijack public space in Central Sydney, reports John Moyle.
Mardi Gras defies Covid to unveil mammoth entertainment line-up
A diverse range of artists and performers are joining together to ensure this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival is one to remember.
Local groups campaign for pedestrian, bicycle bridge at Carriageworks
A new footbridge connecting Carriageworks and South Eveleigh has been proposed by the Friends of Erskineville, REDWatch and Alexandria Residents Action Group.
Western and South-Western Sydney residents condemn inconsistent Covid compliance policing
Residents of Western and South-Western Sydney are furious over double standards, including inconsistent Covid policing and fines.
Common Ground residents demand compensation for harsh lockdown
Residents of the Common Ground housing estate in Camperdown are demanding compensation for their treatment during a 14-day hard lockdown.
Who killed Juanita? Part one: the wild days and wicked ways of the Cross
In July 1975, activist, journalist and Kings Cross local Juanita Nielsen disappeared, never to be seen again. In this – the first instalment of a three-part series of articles on the topic – John Moyle paints a picture of the Cross at the time.
A primary school building brighter Indigenous futures
Youth editor Corin Shearston profiles Redfern Jarjum College – a unique school for Indigenous students.
Tighter restrictions for Sydney after 44 new Covid cases recorded
A new wave of restrictions has been brought in for Sydney after 44 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in just 24 hours.
New Eveleigh footbridge “fails” residents and businesses
A footbridge under construction over the Redfern rail corridor has been criticised for its failure to link Carriageworks and the Australian Technology Park. Users will also need an Opal card to cross the bridge or risk fines.
Govt accused of “social cleansing” over inner city public housing sell-offs
The NSW Government has been accused of forcing poor people out of the inner city at a rally against plans to redevelop social housing estates.