Articles tagged with: Sydney

May20

NSW govt wants intersex excluded from protections

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

A NSW government bid to have intersex excluded from federal anti-discrimination laws has provoked a strong response from activists and the Greens.

May09

Magda to shine at Aurora Ball

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, National, New South Wales

Internationally renowned comedienne Magda Szubanski has been named as keynote speaker at this year's Aurora Annual Ball.

May08

Sydney to host national forum on LGBTI aged care

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

A two-day national conference to be held in June will explore the many aspects of aged care for LGBTI people.

May03

Rainbow Pride Flag in Taylor Square

Written by // Colin Fraser Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Following the removal of the Sydney’s iconic rainbow crossing, City of Sydney Councillor Linda Scott has called for the erection of a flag pole in Taylor Square.

May03

Greenwich tackles World Congress

Written by // Colin Fraser Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich is in a stoush with the Christian organisers of a conference on families to be held in Sydney later this month.

May02

NSW Labor tables petition to keep Proud Schools

Written by // Colin Fraser Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

A petition has been tabled in the NSW Parliament to keep and expand the Proud Schools programme.

May01

Cyndi’s So Unusual

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

Music legend and LGBTI rights activist Cyndi Lauper is celebrating 30 years of recording history with her tour, She's So Unusual.

May01

Why Australia needs home-based HIV testing

Written by // Jason Bartlett Categories // New South Wales, Feature

Getting people tested more often is crucial in reducing HIV infections. With rapid HIV testing recently approved for a trial in Australia, experts are now pushing for the approval of home-based HIV testing.

May01

Drag Diva Degustation

Written by // Reg Domingo Categories // Theatre, Entertainment

SYDNEY: Trevor Ashley is back with 27 dresses, 14 wigs and a string of classic tunes to channel some of the greatest divas in showbiz with the return of I’m Every Woman.

Apr30

GLORIAs: voting now open

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

NSW Labor Upper House member Penny Sharpe today opened voting for the fourth annual GLORIAs.

Apr30

A new turn for a fabulous Sydney icon

Written by // Reg Domingo Categories // New South Wales, Feature

Iconic Sydney showgirl Penny Clifford has taken the entertainment reins of The Imperial Hotel and, as she tells Reg Domingo, she has some great plans in store.

Apr30

Playboy Prince Made Good

Written by // Garrett Bithell Categories // Theatre, Entertainment

Bell Shakespeare’s latest production fuses Henry IV Parts one and two into one play, set against the backdrop of the modern-day London riots, writes Garrett Bithell.

Apr30

The Red Rattler needs you

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, New South Wales

Alternative arts venue The Red Rattler is looking for community support to secure its future.

Apr18

Council 'sorry' for rainbow crossing removal

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

SYDNEY: Ashfield Council has apologised to a local resident who had her Summer Hill rainbow crossing washed away this morning despite holding a permit.

Apr15

Ben Roper Charity Fundraiser

Written by // Ron Hughes Categories // News + Politics, New South Wales

A fundraiser is being held in memory of Ben Roper on Saturday May 18.