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ACON wins Human Rights Award
The work of ACON, Australia’s largest community-based gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) health and HIV organisation, has been recognised with an Australian Human Rights Award. The Human ... Read more
Thu December 10th, 2009 - 1 Comment
Love your gay child
It would be trite to say Christmas is a difficult time for Mark and Faye Leveson and their family. Sadly it is all too true this year, as they come ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - 4 Comments
Letters
CONGRATULATIONS #1 When the first issue of Sydney Star Observer was published over 30 years ago, Sydney’s gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community was slowing emerging. Just three years later, HIV/AIDS began ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Kaki coming back for more
It hasn’t been long between drinks for serial visitor to Australia Kaki King — in fact, Sydney Star Observer last spoke to the out US singer-guitarist in February, before her ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
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MCC’s Christmas invitation
by GAVIN WARD MCC SYDNEY Christmas — the bells are ringing, children singing, chestnuts roasting and we all run around merrily in the snow. Well, that’s what we’re told anyway. It has ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Pack your bags wisley
For some people travelling to new places is a time to be adventurous and maybe take some risks they normally wouldn’t. While having new experiences is exciting, just like all ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Lobby AGM reminder
Members of the NSW Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby are reminded to attend the group’s annual general meeting tomorrow night at Benledi House in Glebe. The Lobby will release its 2008-2009 ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
One in a thousand
In an era when gay papers are dropping like Calvins, 30 years and 1000 editions is an impressive record. Longevity, however, is no guarantee of survival. Some, like the UK Pink ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - 5 Comments
Part of the family
I have been baking all day. You need a pretty big cake to celebrate 1000 issues. My love affair with Sydney Star Observer started even before I started to write for ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Playtime
CLUBS DIRTY @ PHOENIX Sydney’s most popular subterranean club night celebrates its third birthday on Saturday December 12 from 10pm. Mandy Rollins and Feisty will be playing the dirtiest underground tribal house ... Read more
Wed December 9th, 2009 - No Comments
Girl event ‘can refuse men’
A girls night in Victoria will be legally able to refuse biological men from the event following a decision in that state this morning. Pinkalicious organisers were this morning successful in ... Read more
Thu July 2nd, 2009 - 31 Comments
Blood, fangs, babes and boobs
By Scott-Patrick Mitchell This autumn, lock your door, grab your crucifix, splash some holy water behind your ears and sleep with a stake under your pillow because lesbian vampires are on ... Read more
Tue May 26th, 2009 - No Comments
‘Unequal’ reports imminent
NSW Government departments have been updating reports to reflect gay-friendly projects and federal equality reforms, but outstanding discrimination in state law still has no timetable for removal. Annual reports on the ... Read more
Tue April 21st, 2009 - 3 Comments
Women finding help in a group
A new course of ACON-led group therapy sessions is set to begin for same-sex attracted women looking for a safe space to explore issues of intimacy and other concerns. Running for ... Read more
Wed February 18th, 2009 - No Comments
On the straight and narrow
There are certain rules that must be followed when dating, whether you're straight, gay or a little of both. These rules apply to those people you are pursuing and those ... Read more
Wed October 29th, 2008 - 4 Comments
Northern Exposure
Wednesday 8 October marks International Lesbian Day and ACON will be launching its Lesbian Health Strategy to coincide with this. This strategy marks a step forward for lesbians as it ... Read more
Wed October 1st, 2008 - No Comments
Lesbian health gets a new focus
In an Australian first, ACON will launch its comprehensive lesbian health strategy at a fundraising event on October 8 at the Newtown Dendy. Held in conjunction with Queer Screen, In The ... Read more
Wed September 24th, 2008 - No Comments
Dykes on Bikes do their bit
The Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service celebrated getting a donation for $2,500 from the Dykes on Bikes over tea and cupcakes last week, in a ceremony which is set to ... Read more
Wed August 27th, 2008 - No Comments
Pregnancy workshop to aid lesbians
The Leichhardt Women's Centre is holding a Lesbian Pre-Conception workshop for mums in the making who are looking for support and practical advice on everything surrounding a lesbian pregnancy. The half-day ... Read more
Wed August 20th, 2008 - 6 Comments
Current Issue
Tony, please think before speaking
You have to feel sorry for Tony Abbott. He has been criticised for speaking without thinking, in his comments on women’s virginity, and on homosexuality “challenging orthodox notions of the right order of things”. The ... Read more
Talk to us, Tony
Manly Liberal MP Mike Baird has “strongly recommended” Opposition leader Tony Abbott break his ... Read more
Talk to us, Tony
Manly Liberal MP Mike Baird has “strongly recommended” Opposition leader Tony Abbott break his ... Read more
Gabbing with Glambert
Appropriately for someone whose goth-glam appearance is the subject of much tabloid fodder, out-and-proud ... Read more
Court rules in favour of trans teen
Transgender rights advocates have welcomed a Family Court decision to allow a trans teenager ... Read more
Police apologise to Blacktown victims
Police will do by better by gay and lesbian victims of crime, NSW’s top ... Read more