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Parade decision ‘unfair’
New Mardi Gras has taken a hardline approach to community parade entries, leaving some long-time participants on the sidelines. Animal Liberation NSW were last week informed that after four years of ... Read more
Wed February 10th, 2010 - 13 Comments
The parade set to inspire
Since 1978 the parade has not only been one of the vital components of Mardi Gras but its history has helped shape the Australian gay and lesbian community. Initially a protest ... Read more
Sun February 7th, 2010 - 3 Comments
Promotional staff needed
ACON’s alcohol and other drugs project is looking for performers to wear giant foam heads at major events next month. The performers will attend popular GLBT events including the Mardi Gras ... Read more
Wed January 20th, 2010 - No Comments
Tourists key for NMG
New Mardi Gras CEO Anna McInerney remains unconcerned about the impact of changes to the party format next year, despite newly released figures highlighting the importance of short-term visitors to ... Read more
Tue August 18th, 2009 - No Comments
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Mardi Gras promises new party
New Mardi Gras wants member feedback on a new parade night party after being burnt by criticism it failed to consult widely enough on booking the parade and party over ... Read more
Tue May 26th, 2009 - 41 Comments
Mardi Gras to split parade and party
The Mardi Gras parade and official after-party will be held on different weekends in 2010. Next year's parade will be held on February 27, while the party will be held on ... Read more
Wed May 20th, 2009 - 117 Comments
Police praise parade spectators
Police arrested 28 people for incidents during and after this year's Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade that drew an estimated 300,000 spectators last night. Police praised parade spectators for ... Read more
Sun March 8th, 2009 - 9 Comments
Innes to march
Human Rights Commissioner Graeme Innes and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma will join the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on Saturday to celebrate the ... Read more
Fri March 6th, 2009 - No Comments
Alcohol banned at parade
NSW Police have issued a stern warning to the tens of thousands expected to attend the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebrations tomorrow night that Oxford Street is an Alcohol ... Read more
Fri March 6th, 2009 - 13 Comments
Gay Arabs won’t march in parade
Queer Arab group Beit el Hob will not march in Saturday's Mardi Gras parade. Official suggestions for parade participants, under the theme Nations United, included dressing up as the national flag ... Read more
Fri March 6th, 2009 - 55 Comments
Warrior Princess makes defence history
The Australian Defence Force's highest ranked lesbian officer was promoted to a one-star air commodore last month, believed to be the first openly gay or lesbian officer to reach the ... Read more
Fri March 6th, 2009 - 8 Comments
City’s green sponsorship to be renewed
The City of Sydney will mark its 10th anniversary of financial support to the Mardi Gras parade with a float calling on legal relationship recognition of same-sex couples. The 65-person float ... Read more
Wed March 4th, 2009 - No Comments
Champagne cocktail on two wheels
Dykes on Bikes will celebrate their champagne year at the head of the parade on Saturday with a full capacity group of revving sheilas to herald this year's Mardi Gras. Twenty-one ... Read more
Wed March 4th, 2009 - No Comments
Irishman rides the gay surf lifesaving wave
As the surf clubs begin new season tryouts, interest from the gay and lesbian community has grown to the point we can now claim the best newcomer as one of ... Read more
Wed September 24th, 2008 - No Comments
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