Posts in category Community Spotlight

The excitement’s really building around the Victorian Pride Centre as it counts down to completion in 2020. As the buildings physical form continues to grow, …

After getting married in March, personal trainers Rod Jones and Tim Sattler came up with the perfect (or craziest) honeymoon – travelling to every corner of …

For almost 40 years the Melbourne Spikers have created a welcoming space for people to come and have a go at volleyball, regardless of their …

Written by Kade Matthews From little things, big things grow – and Bushrangers Basketball is no exception. Like most passion projects, it was founded with …

“I think there’s a gap in Sydney for parties that bring us together not just to connect but to reflect on our differences and celebrate the strength that comes from those differences.”

“We live in such an ageist society – most people can’t even see the impacts on the rights of LGBTI Elders.”

“I caught up with the perpetrator and promptly started laying into him, with bracelets flying and people prising me off saying, ‘That’s enough Maude!'”

“I was lucky to have started in the mid-90s when the scene in Sydney was so free. No lockouts, hundreds of clubs, a lot more types of people mixing together”

“I’ve always wanted to be a part of the parade so when the opportunity came up to be a part of the Star Observer’s 40th celebration I didn’t think twice!!” said Falkiner, who will march alongside her partner Hayley.

“Be yourself. Don’t copy other queens, try to be original. And most importantly be nice. There is a difference between being sassy and being outright rude.”