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Entertainment, New South Wales, News

LGBTIQA+ sports organisations join Sydney WorldPride for 2023

February 27, 2022February 27, 2022 Jesse Jones

Queer sports from roller derby to wrestling will feature.

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Tagged Andrew Purchas, Kate Wickett, News, Pride in Sport, sports, Stuart Ayres, Sydney, Sydney WorldPrideLeave a comment
New South Wales, News

Hate crime killer to be sentenced after guilty plea

January 16, 2022 Jesse Jones

Scott Johnson's murderer made a surprise confession in court.

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Tagged court, crime, hate crime, homophobia, law, murder, police, Scott Johnson, Sydney, violenceLeave a comment
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Sydney launch event this week for trans musician Cassy Judy

January 16, 2022January 17, 2022 Jesse Jones

'When The World Was Flat' is a hit with fans already.

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Tagged activism, Cassy Judy, Kings Cross, music, Sydney, transLeave a comment
New South Wales, News

Non-binary drag queen running for Mardi Gras board

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 Jesse Jones

The TikTok personality wants to break down barriers to diversity.

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Tagged board, election, Mardi Gras, non-binary, social media, Sydney, Thomas Grainger, TikTok, Tomi, transLeave a comment
Entertainment

You Can’t Say Happiness Without Saying Penis: Exhibition explores joy

November 28, 2021 Jesse Jones

A beloved local artist’s new work represents the search for happiness.

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Tagged art, exhibition, Guy James Whitworth, lockdown, SydneyLeave a comment
Entertainment

Sydney Mardi Gras 2022 lineup announced

November 10, 2021January 27, 2022 Jesse Jones

The awesome events will range from arty to parties.

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Tagged Fair Day, festival, film, Mardi Gras, Mardi Gras Film Festival, parade, party, SydneyLeave a comment
New South Wales

Unsolved hate crime inquiry announced for Sydney

November 7, 2021January 16, 2022 Jesse Jones

Murders and other hate crimes committed over 40 years will be examined.

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Tagged ACON, hate crime, homophobia, inquiry, law, murder, Nicolas Parkhill, police, Shayne Mallard, Sydney, transphobia, violenceLeave a comment
Entertainment, New South Wales, News

Mardi Gras Parade returning to Sydney Cricket Ground in 2022

October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 Jesse Jones

The 2022 Mardi Gras Festival theme is ‘United We Shine’.

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Tagged Albert Kruger, Clover Moore, COVID-19, festival, Mardi Gras, Sydney, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney WorldPrideLeave a comment
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Entertainment

Queerstories podcast brings a queer bent to storytelling

May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 Jesse Jones

“The podcast is now this archive of our histories, as well as being entertaining, funny, and very moving.”

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Tagged Brisbane, Cadence Bell, Maeve Marsden, MasterChef, Melbourne, Nic Holas, Pierce Eldridge, podcast, Samuel Leighton-Dore, Sarah Tiong, Sydney, theatre, WollongongLeave a comment
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New South Wales, News

ACON grants for community events celebrate diversity for IDAHOBIT

May 19, 2021May 19, 2021 Jesse Jones

Sixteen grants of up to $1,000 each have been awarded to community groups and organisations. 

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Tagged ACON, community, grants, Greater Western Sydney, IDAHOBIT, Nicolas Parkhill, regional, SydneyLeave a comment
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, 2021January 23, 2022 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
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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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