They are the pioneers who blazed the trail for Australia’s gay and lesbian community, whose courage and bravery laid the foundation for LGBTI equality, visibility and acceptance. As Sydney Mardi Gras marks a new milestone, four ‘78ers – the original marchers who staged the first Mardi Gras 35 years ago – share their memories of that fateful night, and reflect on Mardi Gras’ past, present and future. Photographed for SX by Robert Knapman.

How the Sydney Convicts helped James Saunders, recently named the gay rugby club’s ‘Player of the Year’, reach the top of his game. As planning begins for the next Bingham Cup to be held in Sydney, the backline star speaks to Serkan Ozturk about rugby, sportsmanship and the Convicts.

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras have launched an online survey to seek community opinions on the names used for the organisation and its events.

Michael Rolik will step down as CEO of Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras (SGLMG) after almost three years in the position, with his tenure coinciding with the aftermath of the controversial decision to split the Parade and Party as well the ignominy over last year’s decision to drop the words ‘Gay & Lesbian’ from the Parade title.

SYDNEY: At what was at times a heated affair, the organisation behind Sydney Mardi Gras has agreed to perform further community consultation on its controversial decision to drop the words ‘Gay and Lesbian’ from the festival’s title next year, following a community forum in Darlinghurst on Saturday.

SYDNEY: Sydney’s iconic Mardi Gras will go back to the future, after today announcing the launch of a new logo, the return of the legendary Laneway after-party and a name change to its original moniker, the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras.

SYDNEY: Operation of the Mardi Gras parade’s Glamstand will from next year be managed and produced by New Mardi Gras (NMG) after the Bobby Goldsmith Foundation (BGF) announced yesterday that it will no longer be involved due to increasing costs.

SYDNEY: With 70,000 people expected at next year’s Mardi Gras Fair Day, businesses, community groups and other organisations are being invited to submit expressions of interest to hold a stall at the popular outdoor event, with applications open from today.

It was the first long weekend that I’ve actually been able to enjoy in quite a long time. 

It’s not too late to be a part of Australia's biggest gay and lesbian arts and cultural festival, Sydney Gay and Lesboan Mar Mardi Gras Festival with New Mardi Gras (NMG) announcing that the deadline for event applications has now been extended until the end of October. 

Sydney's gay scene is girding its loins in anticipation for the arrival of four Falcon porn stars, who are descending on our fair city to share the love as part of the Big Gay Weekend. One of those porn stars, Roman Heart, spoke to Garrett Bithell.

SYDNEY: With less than a week to go to the first ever Big Gay Weekend, New Mardi Gras (NMG) is on the lookout for anyone who still wants to be a part of all the fun as one of the many talented volunteers during the celebrations.

SYDNEY: New Mardi Gras (NMG) will be holding its first ever Big Ideas Day as part of The Big Gay Weekend program over the October long weekend, with the community forum expected to help develop and expand on ideas and themes for next year’s Mardi Gras Parade.

Another week, another film shoot, another starring role and another broken heel. This week I was cast in a video as part of promotion for New Mardi Gras's Big Gay Weekend. Some people just think of me an actress/dancer and hand model; while others see me as a modern-day, bigger-boned, Brigitte Bardot.