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Australia ranks tenth in support for marriage equality: survey

Written By // Cec Busby

A 16 nation survey on same-sex marriage, same-sex relationships, legal rights and recognition, has revealed that support for marriage equality in Aust ...

FEATURES

Out of the Shadows

Written By // Alex Dunkin

Recent figures indicate a rise in domestic violence in NSW, prompting health and wellbeing providers and authorities to reassure people in LGBTI commu ...

ENTERTAINMENT

Getting 'down and dirty’ with Barry Lowe

Written By // Garry Wotherspoon

SYDNEY: SX’s regular columnist Barry Lowe was guest speaker at the Sydney Bookmen’s Reading Group’s monthly gathering on Sunday (June 16), where ...

VIEWPOINT

One step forward, two steps back

Written By // Jed Horner

With the international stage seemingly shrinking for the equality movement, strong and vibrant domestic civil society organisations play an important ...

Articles tagged with: Oxford Hotel

Jan29

Mardi Gras guide snub ‘a slap in the face’

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Sydney Mardi Gras, Victoria, Western Australia

SYDNEY: Oxford Street’s iconic gay bars have expressed their frustration and disappointment at Sydney Mardi Gras for not being included in this year’s official visitor booklet, in favour of more mainstream venues that are “not gay-owned or operated”.

Jul31

Bears to unleash pride in Sydney

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, New South Wales

Famous for their fur rather than fury, the Harbour City Bears will again be taking over Sydney’s streets this week for the third installment of their world-renowned Bear Pride festival to celebrate the friendly and truly unique hirsute culture to be found across the city.  

Jul17

A Lesson in Melody

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // New South Wales, Feature

SYDNEY: Melodiqa’s diverse background informs his unique approach to music.

May18

New king of the bear pack

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, National, New South Wales, Victoria

The Harbour City Bears (HCB) have a new champion after urban planner, part-time artist and father-of-two, Alan Cadogan, was named Mr HCB for 2012 following a sold-out event at the Oxford Hotel on Saturday, May 12.

Apr05

Your Sydney Easter Gay Party Guide

Written by // Reg Domingo Categories // Dance, Entertainment

With Easter comes extra days to party hard. From cocktail nights to big dance parties, here’s your complete guide to Easter gay party guide.

Feb20

All in the Family

Written by // Garrett Bithell Categories // New South Wales, Feature

SYDNEY: A diverse group of entertainers have been brought together by the collective powers of DJ Wayne G and Shauna Jensen.

Feb14

Big Broads, Bad Boys

Written by // Garrett Bithell Categories // Arts, Entertainment

A boundary-breaking double bill at the Supper Club is set to redefine the rules of burlesque, writes Garrett Bithell. 

Feb10

Boys' Club: Garcon Garcon

Written by // Garrett Bithell Categories // Dance, Entertainment

SYDNEY: Up-and-coming Sydney-based electro-pop duo Garcon Garcon are set to launch their debut EP at Hod Rod this weekend.

Feb09

Forget the Queen, become King For a Day

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // New South Wales, Feature

With Queen Elizabeth II now into her sixtieth year in the top job and still not budging, it might make more sense for some of her Royal Highness’s loyal female subjects toiling in faraway Sydney to instead get their drag on over the next few weeks and aim to become King For A Day. 

Feb06

Glittery Madness: Drag Jam

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // Feature

A social initiative on Oxford Street featuring dozens of amateur and professional drag queens and kings will raise awareness of anti-gay violence, homophobia and street safety. Serkan Ozturk takes a look at Drag Jam.

Jan24

Bear Factor

Written by // Garrett Bithell Categories // Feature

SYDNEY: A series of nights at the Oxford Hotel is set to showcase the diversity and talents of the bear community. Kicking things off is a singer-songwriter night featuring veteran musician Steve Charles.

Jan16

Out of this World

Written by // Daniel Chamberlain Categories // Entertainment

SYDNEY: Australia’s most famous ‘unreal girl’ brings her act back to Sydney for one extra-terrestrial night only.

Dec27

Your New Year's Gay Party Guide

Written by // Reg Domingo Categories // Feature

The best gay, lesbian and queer-friendly parties to celebrate the New Year in Sydney.

Oct24

Inside the world of Jackie Beat

Written by // Reg Domingo Categories // Entertainment

US entertainer Jackie Beat has found international success with the drag genre by mixing it with TV, music, writing, comedy and performance. Ahead of her Sydney shows, the drag star caught up with SX.

Sep12

Unions unite for marriage equality

Written by // Serkan Ozturk Categories // News + Politics, New South Wales

SYDNEY: A state-wide ‘Unions for Marriage Equality’ campaign will be launched at Darlinghurst’s Oxford Hotel tomorrow night, with unions joining forces to support the LGBT community.

TOP HEADLINES

Australia ranks tenth in support for marriage equality: survey

Australia ranks tenth in support for marriage equality: survey

Reg Domingo

A 16 nation survey on same-sex marriage, same-sex relationships, legal rights and recognition, has revealed that support for marriage equality in Australia lags behind leading nations such as Sweden, Norway and Spain.

Gay dating website for Priests uncovered in Vatican

Gay dating website for Priests uncovered in Vatican

Cec Busby

Venerablis, a website run out of the Vatican, has been reported as being a gay dating site for Catholic priests.

Poland PM says same-sex unions unlikely to be legalised

Poland PM says same-sex unions unlikely to be legalised

Cec Busby

Despite assurances that he would attempt to overcome internal party differences to push for a bill to legalise civil unions for same sex couples, Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk has backed down in the face of strong opposition and says it is now unlikely that Poland will legalise same sex unions in the immediate future.

SA motion on marriage equality moves to vote

SA motion on marriage equality moves to vote

Cec Busby

“We in Australia pride ourselves on a fair go, but the current inequality in our law means that same-sex couples are forced to travel oversees in order to marry,” says South Australian Labor Parliamentarian, Hon Gerry Kandelaars MLC, who will be progressing his motion in support of marriage equality to a vote on Wednesday in the South Australian State Legislative Council. 

Ellen world’s most recognisable lesbian

Ellen world’s most recognisable lesbian

Reg Domingo

So after months spent compiling data and accumulating survey results and opinions, the Pew Research Centre in the US has confirmed what most of us already know – Ellen DeGeneres is the world’s most recognisable lesbian.

TOP STORIES

Getting 'down and dirty’ with Barry Lowe

Getting 'down and dirty’ with Barry Lowe

Reg Domingo

SYDNEY: SX’s regular columnist Barry Lowe was guest speaker at the Sydney Bookmen’s Reading Group’s monthly gathering on Sunday (June 16), where his book The Gravy Train was the book for discussion that day. 

Beresford Sundays turns two

Beresford Sundays turns two

Reg Domingo

SYDNEY: The last stop on the weekend is Beresford Sundays and this month, the popular weekly event is turning two. With a host of Sydney’s leading DJs, live entertainment, sausage sizzles and complimentary drinks on arrival, it’s going to be one helluva 2nd birthday party. 

Circuit Breakers

Circuit Breakers

Reg Domingo

THEATRE: Six intersecting monologues by six different playwrights explore modern gym culture and what we’re working out while we work out, writes Garrett Bithell. 

Out of the Shadows

Out of the Shadows

Reg Domingo

Recent figures indicate a rise in domestic violence in NSW, prompting health and wellbeing providers and authorities to reassure people in LGBTI communities that help and support are available. Alex Dunkin reports.    

Review: Phèdre

Review: Phèdre

Reg Domingo

Phèdre, queen of Athens, is caught in an agonising love triangle. As you know, those bad-girl goddesses are of little help to dutiful wives and so this erotic tragedy charts the fall of a woman who refuses to sit on her sexual desires.