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butch mardi gras events
Entertainment

Sydney Mardi Gras events announced amid pandemic cancellations

January 16, 2021 Jesse Jones

While some will not go ahead, this year’s festival will still feature a range of events.

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Tagged comedy, COVID-19, festival, film, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras Film Festival, pandemic, parade, party, Queer Screen, SydneyLeave a comment
coogee baths
New South Wales, News

Sydney women’s baths continue to discriminate against trans swimmers

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Jesse Jones

"Coogee women’s baths are actively excluding trans women."

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Tagged Coogee, discrimination, McIver's Ladies Baths, social media, sport, swimming, Sydney, trans, transphobia, womenLeave a comment
aidan rowlingson play producer yellamundie
Entertainment

Drama explores culture and sexuality at Sydney’s Yellamundie Festival

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 Jesse Jones

Aidan Rowlingson’s new play examines queer themes through the lens of a doomed relationship.

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Tagged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Aidan Rowlingson, arts, play, Sydney, theatre, Yellamundie FestivalLeave a comment
gay lesbian wedding marriage couple weddings
New South Wales, News

NSW Health apologises for order banning gay wedding kisses

December 24, 2020January 5, 2021 Jesse Jones

The order allowed kissing at weddings only of the bride by the groom.

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Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, government, health, law, lockdown, Northern Beaches, pandemic, Sydney, weddingsLeave a comment
homophobic meme kebab shop
New South Wales, News

Backlash against Sydney kebab shop homophobic meme

September 23, 2020September 23, 2020 Jesse Jones

The owner has shut down the shop's Facebook page amid a boycott.

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Tagged boycott, homophobia, social media, SydneyLeave a comment
Straylian Summer Guy James Whitworth
Entertainment

‘Joyous celebration of diversity’: New art exhibition to challenge Sydney

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Jesse Jones

Guy James Whitworth is bringing more of his daring and inspiring art to a new Sydney show.

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Tagged art, exhibition, Guy James Whitworth, social justice, SydneyLeave a comment
martin stark boxing
National, News

Sydney to host first World Gay Boxing Championships

August 6, 2020November 10, 2020 Jesse Jones

“It doesn’t matter who you are.”

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Tagged boxing, Martin Stark, sport, Sydney, trans, World Gay Boxing ChampionshipsLeave a comment
Sock Drawer Heroes trans business
National, News

Trans-owned business supplying free gender products to community

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 Jesse Jones

Sock Drawer Heroes uses community donations to supply binders, packers, and more to those in need.

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Tagged business, gender, Sock Drawer Heroes, support, Sydney, trans, transitionLeave a comment
zoo pride
Entertainment, New South Wales, News

Sydney Zoo animals celebrate Pride Month with rainbow exhibits

July 2, 2020July 2, 2020 Jesse Jones

Pride Month at the Darling Harbour zoo has been full of colour and celebration.

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Tagged ACON, Maxi Shield, Pride Month, Rainbow Families, Sydney, zooLeave a comment
black lives matter rally protest
National, News

Massive attendance at Black Lives Matter protests in Australia

June 7, 2020June 7, 2020 Jesse Jones

The protests drew tens of thousands of activists rallying against racist violence.

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Tagged Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, activism, arrest, Black community, Black Lives Matter, George Floyd, murder, Perth, police, protest, racism, rally, Sydney, violenceLeave a comment
Penguin Baby Sphengic with Sphen and Magic
Entertainment, New South Wales

Celebrate World Penguin Day with Australia’s cutest rainbow family

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 Jesse Jones

“Gender roles aren’t defined in penguins.”

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Tagged family, gay animals, gender, penguins, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Sphen and Magic, Sphengic, Sydney, Tish HannanLeave a comment
teresa leggett glitter
National, New South Wales, News

Mardi Gras Lifetime Achievement Award for LGBTIQ ally Teresa Leggett

April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 Jesse Jones

This year’s awards have celebrated the people who make Mardi Gras so special.

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Tagged award, Fair Day, Mardi Gras, Sydney, Teresa Leggett, volunteersLeave a comment
comedy comedians Aurelia St Clair and Lily Starr
Entertainment

Comedy showcase celebrating International Women’s Day

March 4, 2020March 4, 2020 Jesse Jones

Four fresh comedians are making audiences around Australia laugh about everything from sex to religion.

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Tagged Adelaide, Aurelia St Clair, bisexual, comedy, Elizabeth Davie, feminism, gender, Lauren Bonner, lesbian, Lily Starr, Melbourne, Sydney, womenLeave a comment
mardi gras protest arrests
New South Wales, News

Mardi Gras festivities marred by arrests and violence

March 2, 2020March 2, 2020 Jesse Jones

Protesters were removed after crashing the Liberal Party float.

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Tagged arrest, Department of Homo Affairs, Johnny Valkyrie, Mardi Gras, police, protest, Shane Bazzi, Sydney, violenceLeave a comment
bonds exhibition pride
Entertainment, New South Wales, News

Sydney exhibition showcasing coming out stories this weekend

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 Jesse Jones

The Bonds OUT NOW exhibition coincides with the launch of its fabulous new Pride range.

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Tagged Art Simone, Bonds, coming out, drag, exhibition, fashion, Levi's, Mardi Gras, Minus18, Redbubble, Sydney, young peopleLeave a comment
arielle scarcella
Entertainment, New South Wales, News

Anti-trans speaker Arielle Scarcella dropped from Mardi Gras lineup

February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 Jesse Jones

The YouTuber was dumped after her transphobic comments came to light.

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Tagged Arielle Scarcella, biphobia, Johnny Valkyrie, Kelsie Adelaide, lesbian, Mardi Gras, petition, protest, social media, Sydney, Tania Safi, transphobia1 Comment

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