‘Godfather of Mardi Gras’ Ron Austin passes away aged 90
Austin famously suggested that gay rights demonstrations should become a street party, leading to the first Mardi Gras in 1978.
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April 15, 2019 ‘Godfather of Mardi Gras’ Ron Austin passes away aged 90
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June 28, 2018 Trans sex worker activist Roberta Perkins mourned by community
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June 26, 2018 Queer poet Candy Royalle remembered as activist and friend
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June 19, 2018 Godfather of Sydney’s gay dance scene Jac Vidgen passes away
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March 20, 2018 Longtime HIV leader and researcher David Cooper passes away
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Trans sex worker activist Roberta Perkins mourned by community
“Much of the work conducted by sex worker organisations today still takes its cues from Roberta’s early work.”
Queer poet Candy Royalle remembered as activist and friend
She passed away after a struggle with cancer.
Godfather of Sydney’s gay dance scene Jac Vidgen passes away
“Without Jac and his RAT parties we would not have had the incredible party scene in Sydney.”
Longtime HIV leader and researcher David Cooper passes away
“David’s life was dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of HIV”
Legendary drag performer Simone Troy passes away
Troy was a legendary drag performer who entertained countless crowds for decades.
Queensland drag performer Troy Gibson passes away
Well known in the Brisbane and Cairns drag scenes, Gibson leaves behind many friends and fans.
Late True Blood star mourned by LGBTI community
Actor Nelsan Ellis passed away over the weekend aged 39 from a complication with heart failure.
Aboriginal LGBTI activist “Rocky” passes away
She was well known in the community, starting her career as an Aboriginal Liaison Officer and LGBTI Liaison Officer with the Queensland Police Service.
Rainbow flag creator dies aged 65
“I decided that we should have a flag and that we are a people, or tribe if you will”