Hillsong founder Brian Houston hit with child sexual abuse charge
Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston has been charged by police for allegedly concealing his father’s sexual abuse of a child in the 1970s.
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From Sydney’s beaches to Broadway: Kaye Tuckerman proves art changes lives
It’s not every day a Northern Beaches gal gets her name up in lights on Broadway – but that’s the inspiring story of Kaye Tuckerman.
PR companies feared and revered him in equal measure: what will Tim Burrowes do next?
Tim Burrowes is leaving Mumbrella. He speaks about taking a well-deserved career break – and his debut book on the media industry’s most tumultuous decade.
Phantoms of the opera: the bizarre world of Sydney Opera House knock-offs
The clue is in the name – the Sydney Opera House is located in Sydney. Or is it? Not always, it turns out.
CloMo lays into ScoMo over slo-mo vaccine rollout
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has lashed out at the Morrison Government on social media, telling it to “get its act together” on Covid-19 vaccinations.
Ken Done: a man of many colours
A dual exhibition at the Casula Powerhouse will celebrate iconic Australian artist Ken Done, who speaks with the Sentinel about his unique designs and paintings.
John Paul Young celebrates half a century in music
Australian music icon John Paul Young is celebrating 50 years in showbiz. He spoke with the Sentinel ahead of a national tour to mark the milestone.
The hills are alive with the sound of … Hans
Cabaret and comedy star Hans is bringing his favourite movie, The Sound of Music, to life in a sing-a-long version at the Sydney Coliseum Theatre.
Marcella Detroit celebrates a golden anniversary with new music
Music veteran Marcella Detroit speaks with the Sentinel about Shakespears Sister, Sydney, solo success, new music – and 50 huge years in the music industry.
Powerhouse Museum’s Ultimo site to be upgraded with fashion, design focus
The NSW Government has announced a half a billion dollar upgrade of the Powerhouse Museum site at Ultimo.
The Hills are Alive concerts boost Sydney’s live music scene
The Australian Institute of Music and singer Jade MacRae have joined forces with the Sydney Solstice festival to reignite Sydney’s live music scene.
The Shortest History of China – and the timeliest
The Sentinel speaks to Sydney author, translator, essayist, novelist and specialist China writer Linda Jaivin about her latest book, The Shortest History of China.
Come From Away will renew your faith in human kindness
You remember where you were when you first heard about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks – and you’ll remember how you felt when you first saw Come From Away, writes Rita Bratovich.
Covid in the Big Apple: how New York’s Sydneysider community coped
Few cities have been hit harder by Covid-19 than the Big Apple. Amanda Smith checks in with New York City’s vibrant community of Sydney expats to see how they’ve fared.
University of Sydney ‘spying on students, staff’
Documents obtained through a GIPA request show the University of Sydney has engaged in surveillance of staff and students who were organising against course and staff cuts last year.