Queerspace’s Annual Christmas Day Breakfast
LGBTQI Melburnians and allies are once again invited to Queerspace’s annual Christmas Day breakfast. Now in its sixth year, the event will offer a free breakfast meal, entertainment, and company … The post Queerspace’s Annual Christmas Day Breakfast appeared first on Star Observer…
Sydney Gay Hate Inquiry Commission Report Released, Says NSW Police Failed LGBT Community
A special commission of inquiry into anti-LGBTQI deaths has directed the NSW Police to conduct fresh inquests/ re-investigation into some suspected gay hate deaths in Sydney and review of all … The post Sydney Gay Hate Inquiry Commission Report Released, Says NSW Police Failed LGBT Community appeared first on Star Observer…
Lifeblood’s Move To Push For Lifting Australia’s Gay Blood Ban Welcomed By Advocates
Lifeblood Australia’s decision to work towards lifting the four-decade old blanket ban on gay blood donations has been welcomed by LGBTQI advocates. In a piece in the Star Observer, Adj. … The post Lifeblood’s Move To Push For Lifting Australia’s Gay Blood Ban Welcomed By Advocates appeared first on Star Observer…
Marcos orders creation of special committee for LGBTQIA+ community
MANILA, Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. issued an executive order creating a special committee for the country’s LGBTQIA+ community, Malacañang announced Saturday.Signed on Dec. 22, 2023, EO 51 reinforces the government’s Diversity and Inclusion Program (DIP), reconstitutes Inter-Agency Committee on Diversity and Inclusion and creates the Special Committee on Lesbian...
Chansey Paech Sworn In As NT’s First Out Gay Indigenous Deputy Chief Minister
Out gay Indigenous Member for Gwoja and LGBTQI activist Chansey Paech was on Thursday sworn in as the Northern Territory’s new deputy Chief Minister. Paech, first Aboriginal man to be … The post Chansey Paech Sworn In As NT’s First Out Gay Indigenous Deputy Chief Minister appeared first on Star Observer…
LGBT Advocates Call On NSW Police, Government To Implement Gay Hate Inquiry’s Recommendations
LGBTQI advocates have called on the NSW government and NSW Police force to fully implement the recommendations by a special commission of inquiry into LGBTQI hate crime deaths. Out gay … The post LGBT Advocates Call On NSW Police, Government To Implement Gay Hate Inquiry’s Recommendations appeared first on Star Observer…Shop’s window smashed as it opens on Christmas Day
The popular LGBTQ+ shop was open for people to enjoy themselves on Christmas Day…
The Polson Effect
LGBTQI museum Qtopia Sydney is set to open its doors on February 23. In commemoration of this, Star Observer spoke with the founding chair David Polson about the upcoming opening … The post The Polson Effect appeared first on Star Observer…
Tinubu should avoid the gay trap, By Wole Olaoye
No one will be surprised if, as 2024 rolls in, additional Western pressure is brought to bear on President Tinubu to go against the existing anti-LGBTQ+ law in Nigeria. No wise president will fall into that cheap trap. Not for any loan; not for all the money in the whole wide world! …