Rob Holland, a founding member of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir whose vision helped establish one of Australia’s most enduring LGBTQIA+ cultural institutions, has died. Holland passed away on ... The post Sydney Gay & Lesbian Choir Founder Rob Holland Has Passed Away appeared first on Star Observer.

Brisbane’s drag kings are taking control of the laboratory. Cocky Horror sees Meanjin’s Kings of Kaos gather at the Frankenstein place for a parody cabaret floor show celebrating the cult ... The post Cocky Horror: Brisbane’s Drag Kings Take Over The Frankenstein Place appeared first on Star Observer.

From the Stonewall uprising in New York to decades of activism here in Queensland, LGBTQIA+ communities have carried an enduring message: Pride remains protest. Every year, the Brisbane Pride Rally ... The post Brisbane Pride’s Rally & March Means Just As Much Today As It Did In 1990 appeared first on Star Observer.

Since Brisbane’s first Pride march in 1990, Fair Day has become one of its most cherished traditions, bringing thousands of LGBTQIA+ people, families, friends and allies together for live entertainment, ... The post Brisbane Pride Fair Day Returns To New Farm Park Bigger And Better Than Ever appeared first on Star Observer.

Bloodlines is an act of worship and a sparkling séance for the queer artists lost to HIV/AIDS. Through costume, photography, video and performance, Will and Garrett Huxley celebrate voices silenced ... The post The Huxleys Worship The Queer Icons Lost To HIV/AIDS In Bloodlines appeared first on Star Observer.

Every young person deserves a formal where they can arrive with who they love, dress as themselves and feel celebrated. On Saturday November 14, the Brisbane Pride Formal returns to ... The post The Brisbane Pride Formal Returns For 2026 appeared first on Star Observer.

With the announcement that Drag Race UK has officially been greenlit for its first All Stars season, dedicated fans are desperately hoping their favourites will return. However, with the season ... The post Who Will Return For Drag Race UK All Stars? appeared first on Star Observer.

Australia’s LGBTQIA+ organisations are asking supporters to help keep community programs running, with a record 147 causes signed up for GiveOUT Day on Thursday, October 15. From Pride events to ... The post From Pride Events To Queer Publishing: GiveOUT Day’s Record Fundraising Push appeared first on Star Observer.

Miley Cyrus’s latest album has taken a dramatic tumble down the US charts, just one week after delivering her first number one in more than a decade. Bass Persuades fell ... The post Miley Cyrus’s New Album Takes Historic Chart Tumble appeared first on Star Observer.

Michael Kearns, one of Hollywood’s first openly gay actors and a groundbreaking HIV/AIDS activist, has died aged 76, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of queer visibility, advocacy and resistance. The ... The post Pioneering Gay Hollywood Actor And HIV Activist Michael Kearns Dies Aged 76 appeared first on Star Observer.

Australian drag superstar Courtney Act has been depicted in a new, larger-than-life tribute by acclaimed contemporary artist Paul Yore. The portrait’s private unveiling is slated for 23 October at Canberra’s ... The post Courtney Act Commemorated In Extravagant Paul Yore Painting In National Portrait Gallery appeared first on Star Observer.

Transphobic stickers allegedly photographed in the women’s bathrooms at Oxford Street’s Colombian Hotel have prompted a dispute between transgender woman and advocate Katherine Wolfgramme, and the venue’s general manager. Wolfgramme ... The post Transphobic Stickers Reported At Colombian Hotel Prompts Calls For Vigilance In LGBTQIA+ Venues appeared first on Star Observer.

The High Court of Australia has rejected former One Nation member Mark Latham’s application for special leave to overturn a ruling that he defamed gay independent Sydney MP Alex Greenwich. ... The post High Court Upholds Ruling Mark Latham Defamed MP Alex Greenwich With Homophobic Tweet appeared first on Star Observer.

On Thursday 8 October, ACON hosted their annual Honour Awards gala at Sydney’s Paddington Town Hall, recognising the New South Wales leaders, advocates, organisations, and volunteers who continue to change ... The post ACON Announces Winners Of 2026 Honour Awards appeared first on Star Observer.

Northside Bizarre returns to Abbotsford this Saturday, bringing an afternoon of queer kink, market shopping, performances and fundraising to The Laird Hotel, Masonic Hall and Henry Street. Whether you’re a ... The post Melbourne, Get Your Kink On: Northside Bizarre Is Back This Weekend appeared first on Star Observer.

A new AI-generated One Nation ad produced for the party’s Victorian election campaign has sparked outrage over its stereotyping and demonisation of marginalised communities, not to mention its appropriation of ... The post One Nation’s New AI Ad Depicts Gays, Lefties, & Minorities “Coming Out” As Conservative appeared first on Star Observer.

Lyle Shelton has found something else to be furious about, and this time, it’s apparently about a children’s garden trail, and how the gays are ruining botanic gardens, or something ... The post Poor Ol’ Lyle Shelton Just Cannot Get Back The Relevance He Had During The Marriage Equality Survey appeared first on Star Observer.

For decades, the beachside suburb of St Kilda has drawn people who prefer to live a bit differently, outside the usual rules and rhythms. Artists, musicians, drag queens and all ... The post A New Residential Chapter For St Kilda, A Precinct With Deep Cultural & Queer History appeared first on Star Observer.

Better mental health care for young people, more queer voices in boardrooms, and affirming sexual health support closer to home: this year’s Pride Business Association (NSW) scholarship recipients have plenty ... The post Meet The LGBTQIA+ Changemakers Sharing In $17,500 In PBA Education Fund Scholarships appeared first on Star Observer.

Perry Street Software (PSS), the company behind gay dating apps SCRUFF and Jack’d, has announced its multi-million-dollar acquisition of Growlr, a similar platform servicing the GBTQ+ bear community. According to ... The post SCRUFF Parent Company Announces Acquisition Of Bear Hook Up App Growlr appeared first on Star Observer.

A significant chapter in community radio history is coming to an end, with Western Sydney’s beloved radio presenter, Beverly Buttercup ending her show after nearly 30 years. Her show on ... The post Western Syd Icon Beverly Buttercup Retires From Queer Community Radio After Nearly 30 Years appeared first on Star Observer.

2026 DIVA Awards – Afterparty Photographer: Mark Dickson The post PHOTOS: All The Raucous Pics From The 2026 DIVA Awards’ Afterparty appeared first on Star Observer.

In just ten days, Sydney’s annual Sculpture by the Sea will return for its 30th installment. Running from 16 October until 2 November, the festival will once again transform Bondi’s ... The post Meet Paul Ewart, A Sydney-Based LGBTQ+ Artist Featured In Sculpture By The Sea 2026 appeared first on Star Observer.

Every day, thousands of Queenslanders provide unpaid care to someone important in their lives who may be living with disability, mental illness, chronic health condition, or have age-related needs. While ... The post Caring With Pride appeared first on Star Observer.

Current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel can now apply to have historical convictions for consensual same-sex activity extinguished from their service records, following changes to military discipline law. ... The post Defence Force Personnel Can Now Apply To Have Historical Homosexual Convictions Expunged appeared first on Star Observer.

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has opened volunteer applications for its 2027 Parade, Fair Day and Medical teams, calling on community members to help bring next year’s festival to ... The post Sydney Mardi Gras Has Opened Up Its Volunteer Applications For 2027 appeared first on Star Observer.

Turkish journalists are speaking out after a court blocked access to independent news outlet T24 and its social media accounts over reporting of stories authorities labelled “LGBT propaganda”. The order ... The post Journalists Decry Turkey’s Restriction Of The News Citing “LGBT Propaganda” appeared first on Star Observer.

Grindr users in certain countries can now access PrEP care through the app, following a partnership with Freddie and an agreement to buy its parent company, PurposeMed, for US$250 million. ... The post Grindr Signs US$250 Million Deal To Bring PrEP Care Into The App appeared first on Star Observer.

This weekend the Gold Coast Pride Collective will be launching their latest initiative: Pride Stride. In conjunction with Queensland Mental Health Week, the free event will focus on wellbeing and ... The post Pride Stride Launches On The Gold Coast This Weekend appeared first on Star Observer.

Advocates for Trans Equality in the United States is facing accusations of mistreating its workers after layoffs that the organisation’s staff union says cost nearly half its membership, with one ... The post American Trans Rights Group Faces Union Backlash After Sudden Staff Sackings appeared first on Star Observer.

The Drag Race Philippines season four cast remembered their sister and celebrated her artistry after her death during production in this week’s episode. Misua’s voice remained part of the performance ... The post Drag Race Philippines Honours Misua In Emotional Farewell Episode appeared first on Star Observer.

Lyle Shelton is once again taking aim at the LGBTQIA+ community, calling for Courtney Act to lose her Botanic Gardens of Sydney ambassadorship and demanding the cancellation of a children’s ... The post Lyle Shelton Targets Courtney Act And Her Children’s Book In Latest Anti-LGBTQIA+ Campaign appeared first on Star Observer.

Casey Donovan and her fiancé Renee Sharples have shared the joyful news that they are expecting their first child. It follows the announcement in November last year that the pair ... The post Casey Donovan and Renee Sharples Reveal Joyful Baby News appeared first on Star Observer.

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula season seven cast has just been announced and, for the second time ever, it features a drag star from down under. Brisbane drag star Inkubus will ... The post Brisbane Drag Star Inkubus Announced for Dragula Season Seven appeared first on Star Observer.

Please note: this story may be triggering for members of our community. If this story does affect you, please seek support – contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, QLife on ... The post Beau Lamarre-Condon Trial: 000 Call, Texts Sent From Jesse Baird’s Phone & ‘Blasé’ Questions To Police Colleagues appeared first on Star Observer.

A new study out of Monash University has found that LGBTQ+ Australians are three times more likely to experience mental health disorders as the rest of the population. The study ... The post LGBTQ+ Australians Three Times More Likely To Suffer Mental Health Disorders, New Study Finds appeared first on Star Observer.

There’s a giant rainbow clam shell coming to Darlinghurst this month. Around it: shimmering tinsel, soft sculpture, strange little creatures, and the recorded voices of people who knew, loved, and ... The post This Month, Oxford Street Is Getting a Gorgeous Grotto Filled With Queer History appeared first on Star Observer.

Qtopia Sydney has just announced Cecily Hardy as its new CEO. For Cecily Hardy, the history held inside Qtopia Sydney has a family connection. Raised in a queer family, its ... The post Qtopia Sydney Announces New CEO: We Sit Down With Cecily Hardy appeared first on Star Observer.

Melbournian pop star Troye Sivan and trans actor Elliot Page of recent The Odyssey fame are just two of the LGBTQ+ stars featured in a steamy new photoshoot at New ... The post Troye Sivan & Elliot Page Among LGBTQ+ Stars In Bathhouse Photoshoot appeared first on Star Observer.

Everyone keep calm… but Laneway Festival has just dropped an absolutely stacked 2027 line-up, and there’s plenty in there for the LGBTQIA folk. The headliners for next year’s festival are ... The post Queer-chella: Slayyyter, Kim Petras, MUNA & More Announced for Laneway 2027 appeared first on Star Observer.

A struggling Massachusetts lesbian bar, that marketed itself as accessible for disabled and chronically ill people, wanted more people through its doors. So, it decided to made masks optional on ... The post EXPLAINER: Masks, Money & Massive Pile-Ons – The Global Drama Over US Lesbian Venue, Last Ditch Bar appeared first on Star Observer.

DIVA Awards Red Carpet 2026 Photos: Mark Dickson The post PHOTOS: All The Stunnin’ Red Carpet Pics From The 2026 DIVA Awards 2026 appeared first on Star Observer.

A new trailer has dropped for Elsinore, a gay biopic exploring closeted actor Ian Charleson’s battle with AIDS, starring Fleabag and The Strangers’ Andrew Scott and the iconic Olivia Coleman. In ... The post Trailer Drops For Gay Biopic ‘Elsinore’, Starring Andrew Scott (AKA Hot Priest From ‘Fleabag’) appeared first on Star Observer.

Ana Brnabić has become the first out gay President of Serbia, not to mention any Balkan country, the openly lesbian politician taking office on 28 September following the resignation of ... The post Ana Brnabić Becomes First Openly Gay President Of Serbia appeared first on Star Observer.

Brisbane Pride Fair Day is back at New Farm Park this year, and it’s bringing 90s dance-pop icon Joanne with it. Yes, that Joanne. Jack-Jack-Jackie Joanne. When I told my ... The post JACK-JACK-JACKIE: ’90s Pop Icon Joanne ‘Honoured’ To Headline Brisbane Pride Fair Day appeared first on Star Observer.

In case you missed it, the 2026 DIVA Awards — the Oscars for Sydney drag, queer nightlife, and entertainment — were on Monday night, commemorating a host of sparkling new ... The post In Case You Missed It: The Winners Of The 2026 DIVA Awards appeared first on Star Observer.

Rebecca Fawcett once imagined she’d grow up to write beautiful novels. But then, she spent Mardi Gras night in 1996 at home watching John Howard win the election. She quickly ... The post Rebecca Fawcett Makes History As First Out & Proud LGBTQIA+ Leader Of An Aussie National Trade Union appeared first on Star Observer.

Willkommen! If Bernie Dieter has it her way, you’ll enter her show dressed for trouble, and “leave every last scrap of dignity at home.” “You won’t need it. You’ll get ... The post Hey Sydney, Bernie Dieter Is Coming Back To You, Ready To Seduce You Into A Filthy Revolution appeared first on Star Observer.

Brisbane Pride is calling on the community to open their cupboards, photo albums and personal collections as part of an important new project to preserve the city’s LGBTQIA+ history. The ... The post Brisbane Pride Launches New History Project To Preserve Brisbane’s LGBTQIA+ Stories. appeared first on Star Observer.

Brisbane’s sapphic dancefloor is turning the lights down and the R&B up. After packing out its first edition at the same Fortitude Valley venue in June, After Hours returns bigger, ... The post After Hours II Is Bringing Brisbane’s Sapphic Dancefloor Back To Life appeared first on Star Observer.