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Russia bans foreign adoption by gay couples

Written By // Cec Busby

The lower house of Russian parliament has voted 443-0 to ban gay couples from foreign nations from adopting Russian children. ...

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From Glamour to Amour

Written By // Garrett Bithell

Iconic Sydney performance artist Dallas Dellaforce will exploit the vagaries of the dating scene in her inimitable way for a new solo show, writes Gar ...

ENTERTAINMENT

What's on in Brisbane: July

Written By // Anthony Smith

Anthony Smith presents this fortnight's round-up of performing arts and scene events... ...

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: Victoria Park

Feb06

World beating Convicts to star at Fair Day

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

For those who have always wondered how it would feel to don a rugby guernsey and get their head into a ruck as part of a World Cup-winning sports side, you may just get the chance to prove yourself over the next few weeks as Sydney’s very own world-beating Convicts prepare to hold a recruitment drive.

Feb13

Storm didn't stop record Fair Day

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

A late afternoon storm of thunder and lightning could not dampen spirits at Fair Day yesterday with the 2012 Sydney Mardi Gras season kicking off with a big splash of fun, colour and community.

Feb09

Huge Fair Day fun this Sunday

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

Although there remains the slight chance of a shower or two, over 70,000 people are expected to descend on Victoria Park for the annual Sydney Mardi Gras Fair Day this Sunday, for a huge day of “rip-roaring” entertainment, wonderful delicacies, and over 200 stalls to help the community celebrate the queer side of life.

TOP HEADLINES

Russia bans foreign adoption by gay couples

Russia bans foreign adoption by gay couples

Reg Domingo

The lower house of Russian parliament has voted 443-0 to ban gay couples from foreign nations from adopting Russian children.

Ex-gay ministry Exodus to close as president issues apology

Ex-gay ministry Exodus to close as president issues apology

Cec Busby

Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International, one of the world’s most infamous ‘ex gay’ Christian ministries has released a statement apologising to the LGBT community.

LGBT support centre wins big in ACT budget

LGBT support centre wins big in ACT budget

Reg Domingo

Newly opened LGBTI community centre and support service, Diversity ACT, was amongst the big winners in the 2013-14 budgets, with the organisation securing $120,000 in funding from the ACT government.

Liberace’s lover claims affair with Michael Jackson

Liberace’s lover claims affair with Michael Jackson

Cec Busby

Liberace’s former lover, Scott Thorson has claimed in an interview with The Sun that he had a long running affair with the late pop star Michael Jackson.

Bill to recognise overseas same-sex marriage fails in Senate

Bill to recognise overseas same-sex marriage fails in Senate

Cec Busby

The Greens private bill to amend the Marriage Act to allow same sex marriages entered into in foreign countries to be recognised by Australian law, has failed to pass in the Senate.
The bill was defeated on Thursday, with voting 44-28.

TOP STORIES

From Glamour to Amour

From Glamour to Amour

Reg Domingo

Iconic Sydney performance artist Dallas Dellaforce will exploit the vagaries of the dating scene in her inimitable way for a new solo show, writes Garrett Bithell. 

What's on in Brisbane: July

What's on in Brisbane: July

Andrew Shaw

Anthony Smith presents this fortnight's round-up of performing arts and scene events...

Lesbian & Gay Pride Choir turns 15

Lesbian & Gay Pride Choir turns 15

Andrew Shaw

The Brisbane Lesbian and Gay Pride Choir celebrated its 15th year with a sell-out anniversary concert at the Metropolitan Motor Inn in Spring Hill on June 15.

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.