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.
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Kings Cross injecting centre celebrates 20 years
Despite calls to see it closed or relocated, Australia’s first medically supervised injecting centre is still going strong.
Under-50s now eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations at Sydney mass vaccination hub
A new cohort of NSW residents – those aged aged 40 to 49 – are now eligible to register their interest for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine.
Sydney Comedy Festival kicks off: laughing at a year of misfortune relieves tension and creates abs
Covid-19 and its associated disruptions provided a rich mine for material at the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala at the State Theatre.
For the love of animals: Lynda Stoner’s incredible journey from TV’s hottest star to animal rights hero
Animal Liberation’s first CEO, Lynda Stoner, announces the organisation’s upcoming celebrations to mark its 45 year history, and shares her personal story of animal rights activism.
Two more Aboriginal deaths in custody as Inquiry investigates proportion of Indigenous Australians in gaol
Two more Aboriginal deaths in custody within a week in NSW has again highlighted Australia’s shameful record on incarcerated Indigenous citizens.
Sydney gay mag in hot water after call for “buff” bodies at Mardi Gras
The Sydney Star Observer has been accused of body shaming and racism after a controversial social media post.
Packer sent packing after inquiry reveals organised crime links
An 18-month long inquiry has found James Packer’s company, Crown Resorts, unfit to operate Sydney’s new casino.
Navigating the skies in a Covid world
The glamour of flying has taken multiple hits in recent years – but Covid-19 is something else again. Sunny Grace paints a picture of air travel, Covid-style.
‘What Covid has taught me over the past 12 months’
It’s been a year since the first Covid-19 cases were diagnosed in Australia. Guy James Whitworth shares what he’s learned since then.
Thousands attend ‘Invasion Day’ rally in The Domain
Several thousand people have gathered to oppose Australia Day at a largely trouble-free rally in The Domain.
NSW Premier says people not vaccinated against Covid-19 could be refused access to work and venues
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has suggested her government could ‘incentivise’ Covid-19 vaccinations by banning those who decline inoculation from government premises, and allowing private venues to do the same.
Things that weren’t so bad about 2020
It’s been a tough year – but 2020 also had its positive aspects, Richie Black helpfully reminds us.
The cup that runneth over with cruelty
It may be the Melbourne Cup but it’s celebrated fervently in Sydney too. Here, Guy James Whitworth explains why he’s saying nup to the Cup.
Secrets of the Ibis: The surprising real reason ‘bin chickens’ took Sydney by storm
The Australian White Ibis was once almost unheard of in Sydney. Now, they’re everywhere. Finally, the real reason they’re here is explained.