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reverend jo inkpin religion trans church
New South Wales, News

‘Another step forward’: Trailblazer Reverend Jo Inkpin calls for increasing LGBTIQ+ acceptance in religion

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 Jesse Jones

Reverend Inkpin has become the first openly trans minister inducted into an Australian church.

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Tagged diversity, Josephine Inkpin, Pitt Street Uniting Church, religion, religious discrimination bill, Sydney, transLeave a comment
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Entertainment, New South Wales, News

Pride Cruise to set sail from Sydney next year

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 Jesse Jones

The cruise will be the first of its kind in Australia.

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Tagged Bobby Goldsmith Foundation, Chris Rich, cruise, Hans the German, holidays, Meg Ward, P&O Australia, Queer Screen, SydneyLeave a comment
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New South Wales, News

Ladies’ pool management dumped after trans access debacle

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 Jesse Jones

The Sydney baths courted controversy earlier this year for banning some trans women.

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Tagged Colleen Kelly, Coogee, discrimination, McIver's Ladies Baths, Sydney, Tracy Grujovic, trans women, transphobiaLeave a comment
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Entertainment, New South Wales, News

Pioneering ballroom event to dazzle Western Sydney

March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 Jesse Jones

The West Ball 2 will take over Casula this Saturday night.

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Tagged ballroom, Casula, Father Xander Silky, First Nations, House of Silky, House of Sle, Jamaica Slé, Kiki, Paris is Burning, people of colour, Sydney, trans, voguingLeave a comment
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Entertainment

Mardi Gras Parade viewing parties announced across Australia

February 15, 2021February 15, 2021 Jesse Jones

Venues from the city to the outback have received grants to host special viewing events.

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Tagged Albert Kruger, COVID-19, Facebook, grants, Mardi Gras, Mia Garlick, pandemic, parade, party, SydneyLeave a comment
Entertainment, New South Wales, News, Queensland

Virgin Australia Pride Flight to take off ahead of Mardi Gras weekend

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Jesse Jones

Drag star Penny Tration will host the fabulous flight.

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Tagged airline, Brisbane, drag, flight, Lisa Burquest, Mardi Gras, Penny Tration, Sydney, travel, Virgin AustraliaLeave a comment
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Entertainment

Jewish International Film Festival showcasing LGBTIQ films

January 29, 2021January 29, 2021 Jesse Jones

The acclaimed films will screen in cities across Australia.

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Tagged Brisbane, Canberra, festival, film, Jewish International Film Festival, Melbourne, Minyan, Perth, Shiva Baby, SydneyLeave a comment
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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, 2020February 19, 2021 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

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