A grand welcome to the world from Sydney
Ahead of the highly anticipated World Pride 2023, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras invited the community to create a giant human Progress Pride Flag, writes queer editor Brandon Bear.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
“Racism is the gay community’s dirty little secret”: Jason Om
In his memoir, All Mixed Up, ABC TV journalist Jason Om shares his extraordinary journey from childhood to today. He recently spoke with Gary Nunn about the memoir and his experiences as a gay, Asian Australian.
Why Kylie still matters
Ahead of the release of his new book, Kylie: Song by Song, Marc Andrews explains why Kylie Minogue – whose pop career has lasted an incredible 35 years and counting – is as relevant as ever.
Mardi Gras: Paradiso Pool Party to cap off April festivities
While the iconic parade is behind us, this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festivities are continuing well into April – with the Paradiso Pool Party still to come.
The Gospel According To Marcia
National treasure Marcia Hines sits down with The Sentinel to talk life, love, showbiz – and her exciting new project.
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.
“I just want you to feel something”: Vanessa Amorosi talks new music, creative control and Mardi Gras
Vanessa Amorosi is back with a brand new sound and renewed passion on her new album City of Angels, writes Danny Waterson, who interviewed the singer for The Sentinel.
NSW to establish nation’s first LGBTIQ health centre
In an unprecedented commitment to the health of LGBTIQ communities, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has announced the state’s first ever LGBTIQ Health Strategy – which will include the establishment of a dedicated LGBTIQ health centre.
“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.
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.