Step into history at the SCG
Features editor Makayla Muscat takes the guided walking tour of the legendary Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), exploring the hallowed venue’s fascinating history and facilities.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
Oxford St revamp, pride museum plans announced
The City of Sydney Council hopes to revitalise Oxford Street, the traditional home of Sydney’s LGBTIQA+ community.
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.
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.
“You don’t become a journalist to be popular”
Hamish Macdonald opens up to The Sentinel about coming out, journalism, leaving Q+A and his big Mardi Gras hosting gig.
The lifeblood of Mardi Gras: its volunteers
The Sentinel meets the people who grease the wheels of Australia’s largest and best-known pride event, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
The challenges of staging Mardi Gras during Covid
It’s one of the largest pride festivals in the world and one of Australia’s largest events of any kind – but how is Mardi Gras coping with the Covid curveball? Gary Nunn finds out.
Mark Trevorrow on his terrors, triumphs and a bloke called Bob
Whether you know him as Mark Trevorrow or Bob Downe, he’s an icon of Australian entertainment. The Sentinel gets up close and personal with the man himself ahead of his new Sydney shows.
The improbable anarchist
The Sentinel meets the world’s most controversial and polarising gay activist, Peter Tatchell, ahead a screening of the Hating Peter Tatchell documentary at the Mardi Gras Film Festival.
ABC announces details of Mardi Gras 2022 broadcast
From journalists to pop stars to drag queens, the ABC has announced their line-up of presenters for this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
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.
Mardi Gras: parade at SCG to proceed – but party may yet be cancelled, says Kruger
“Mardi Gras saves lives. That’s why the show must go on.” The Sentinel sits down with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras CEO Albert Kruger.
First Nations in the spotlight at Queer Screen’s Mardi Gras Film Festival
Tickets to the Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival are on sale now, with this year’s festival putting a spotlight on First Nations stories, as well as queer community rebels.
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.
The dynamic duo of cabaret
Mark Trevorrow and Shauna Jensen create synergetic magic in Viva, Bob Vegas. Arts editor Rita Bratovich spoke with both performers ahead of a run of new shows.