“We didn’t know what was coming”: AIDS in Australia
On the evening of December 1, 1988, the first ever World AIDS Day, hundreds of people packed into the Martin Place amphitheatre in Sydney for …
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To end HIV, it’s imperative no one gets left behind
When World AIDS Day was first held in 1988, it was a time of adversity, devastation and grief. Our communities were engulfed by the HIV …
Bob Katter defends Folau and Pell in bizarre Facebook post
Queensland MP Bob Katter has defended former rugby player Israel Folau and compared him to George Pell, after Folau said the bushfire crisis that has …
Iconic Sydney sex on premises venue Signal closing after 23 years
One of Sydney’s longest running sex on premises venues, Signal—which has operated continuously since 1996—is closing its doors at the end of November. The sex …
The Gloves Are Off: Maggie Kirkpatrick tells all
At 78 years of age, the irrepressible MAGGIE KIRKPATRICK is telling her life story. The actress spoke candidly with the Star Observer‘s arts and entertainment editor …
Melbourne gay events group denies ageism claims
Gay Events Melbourne, a new singles events company for gays and lesbians in the Victorian capital, has defended itself from accusations of ageism and discrimination …
Meet the gay independent candidate challenging the NT Chief Minister in his electorate
As an openly gay man, Phil Walcott is at home in Alice Springs’ traditionally conservative Braitling electorate for the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, for which he is standing as an independent candidate in the upcoming territory elections.
Community Hero: Craig Burnett
He has a pivotal behind-the-scenes role with the Melbourne Chargers, is a current board member of VAC, and even volunteers for radio station JOY 94.9. Meet Craig Burnett, this month’s Community Hero. Shannon Power reports.
We’ll tell you what’s racism
When a person is neither straight nor with Anglo/Irish heritage, the intersectional discrimination they face from society can be oppressive and isolating — and it can even manifest within the LGBTI community. Matthew Wade spoke to a handful of gay men from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds about their experiences.
Community Hero: John Hannaford
When John Hannaford became a Mardi Gras volunteer nine years ago, he didn’t expect the positive impact it would have on both his life and his career. Mardi Gras has honoured him with the coveted Volunteer of the Year award in 2015, and he is Star Observer’s latest community hero. Shannon Power reports.