Policing at Mardi Gras Was ‘Aggressive and Intensive’, Says Report
Mardi Gras in this day and age should invoke feelings of pride, freedom and safety – but according to a new report, Australia’s top LGBTQIA+ event could actually be closer … The post Policing at Mardi Gras Was ‘Aggressive and Intensive’, Says Report appeared first on Star Observer…
The Big Queer Hoedown At Kinselas
Yeehaw, it’s a darn tooting Country Disco! The Big Queer Hoedown at Kinselas is looking to reclaim some space for LGBTQIA+ Country and Western fans with its first event on … The post The Big Queer Hoedown At Kinselas appeared first on Star Observer…
Turtle Cove Celebrates All Male Nude Week This May
Australia’s only LGBTQIA+ resort, Turtle Cove, is getting ready to kick off their next exciting event, All Male Nude week. The week-long celebration is part of a series of fantastic … The post Turtle Cove Celebrates All Male Nude Week This May appeared first on Star Observer…
LGBTQ+ constitutional reform
Reform: noun or verb—to make an improvement or to become better by correcting or removing any faults. If this simple definition can be adhered to, then our attempts at constitution reform might actually be successful. April 15 was the final date to submit recommendations to the National Advisory Committee on Constitution Reform. Among the often-repeated
St. Albert organization that helps LGBTQ2 community ceases operation
An organization in St. Albert that provides community supports for LGBTQ2 individuals has announced it has ceased operations as of May 3, but will have one final event May 26…
Tributes Roll in For Sydney Businessman & LGBTQI Advocate Geoff Selig
Tributes have poured in for prominent Sydney businessman and LGBTQI+ advocate Geoff Selig, after his recent passing. Selig passed away at age 59 while vacationing in Europe. Selig was the … The post Tributes Roll in For Sydney Businessman & LGBTQI Advocate Geoff Selig appeared first on Star Observer…
Apple reveals 2024 Pride Collection with new Watch Band
Apple has revealed its 2024 Pride Collection in celebration of the LGBTQ+ communities. The Cupertino, California-based company is introducing a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop, available to order on May 22nd alongside a matching watch face and dynamic iOS and iPadOS wallpapers that are coming in a future software update…
Russia Continues LGBTQ+ Crackdown With Imprisonment, Book Bannings
Following a full ban of ‘LGBT activism’ last year and a number of imprisonments, Russia is continuing to crack down on its anti-LGBTQIA+ agenda with more people thrown in jail … The post Russia Continues LGBTQ+ Crackdown With Imprisonment, Book Bannings appeared first on Star Observer…
Canadian Blood Services apologizes to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for donation ban
Canadian Blood Services is apologizing to the 2SLGBTQ+ community for its “harmful” former policies that for decades prevented men who have sex with men from donating blood…