Star Observer issue 1211
On the front cover of the Star Observer this week, we take a look at the rejection of an application to reduce waiting periods from 12 to six months for men who have sex with men that wish to donate blood, along with the announcement that Tina Arena and Courtney Act will be performing live at this year’s official Mardi Gras Party.
Inside, the Jamie Jackson assault case is revisited and the South Australian Greens pledge to abolish the “gay panic” defence. Over in entertainment, there are theatre reviews from the Midsumma festival and a preview of Melbourne’s Pride March as part of our Festival Guide – along with the Star’s coverage of photos from all the big LGBTI Australia Day long weekend events.
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