Flickerfest’s Rainbow Shorts Programme Returns
Flickerfest, the annual competitive international short film festival, is back for its 31st year, at Sydney’s Bondi Beach. ‘Come Watch a Bunch of Films About …
Rapper Uncle Murda Makes Homophobic Comments as Lil Nas X Shines
Uncle Murda has released his annual recap Rap Up 2021 and with it a homophobic and AIDS-phobic attack at Lil Nas X and the LGBTQ …
Vale Archbishop Desmond Tutu: Tributes Flow For Anti-Apartheid Icon And LGBT Rights Advocate
South African theologian and human rights activist, Desmond Tutu, died at the age of 90, after a long battle with prostate cancer. The retired Anglican …
Queer Black Feminist Author bell hooks Dies Aged 69
Queer black intersectional feminist author bell hooks has died at the age of 69. She wrote over 30 books on a variety of topics including …
Infighting Plagues Changes to Sydney Mardi Gras Constitution
The attempt to change the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) Constitution has been plagued by infighting and accusations the process lacks transparency. Under …
New Online Resource Aims to Keep Trans Women Safe
Trans women and cisgender men in intimate relationships can now see themselves reflected in a new online resource. Last week, Transfemme, a new website to …
‘Trojan Horse For Hate’: Sydney Rallies Against Religious Discrimination Bill
LGBTQI activists rallied in Oxford Street’s Taylor Square, against the proposed Religious Discrimination Bill on Sunday afternoon. Organised by the Community Action for Rainbow Rights …
Clover Moore On Track For Unprecedented Fifth Term As Sydney’s Lord Mayor
Clover Moore is set to be reelected to a historic fifth term as Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney. At press time Moore leads …
Meet The LGBT Candidates Contesting NSW Council Elections
On December 4, 2021, around 124 councils will hold elections for councillors and/or mayors across NSW. The Star Observer reached out to the groups participating …
Meet The LGBT Candidates For The City of Sydney Council
On December 4, the City of Sydney, along with 123 councils will hold elections for councillors and mayors across NSW. The Star Observer reached out …