Articles tagged with: Sydney

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.

May17

PricewaterhouseCoopers named top employer for LGBT people in 2012

Written by // Reg Domingo Categories // News + Politics, National, ACT, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Cherrie, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

The Australian arm of global firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has been named the country's top employer for LGBT people in 2012.

May17

David Jones CEO hailed for marriage support

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

The chief executive of one of the country’s retailing giants has today called upon federal MPs to support changes to the law that would allow for same-sex marriage, with David Jones CEO Paul Zahra making the comments ahead of this afternoon’s Pride in Diversity Business Luncheon and Awards honouring corporations with inclusive policies.

May17

Now is the time for allies

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

A new campaign has been launched to coincide with International Day Against Homophobia And Transphobia (IDAHO) calling on members of the general community to become allies in fighting homophobia and discrimination.

May16

Gay teachers wanted for new study

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

Researchers at the University of Western Sydney are currently seeking gay or lesbian teachers to participate in a new national study that aims to provide a picture of the current climate in public and private schools across Australia.

May16

Exhibit to show 40 years of Acceptance in Sydney

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

Former NSW Premier Kristina Keneally will officially open an exhibition at Surry Hills Library early next month that documents the story of the world’s second oldest gay Catholic group, Acceptance Sydney.

May15

Wong tells Hockey 'I know what my family is worth'

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

Finance Minister Penny Wong slammed Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey during a live discussion forum on ABC Television last night, telling the audience she knows “what my family is worth” after the senior Liberal MP had claimed “a mother and a father” offered children “the very best circumstances”.

May14

Pollys to give back to community

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

Sydney’s longest standing queer social group Pollys are calling for GLBTIQ community groups to apply for charity grants having decided to use funds raised from a number of social dances over the past year to give back to the community.

May14

Unis to become Sea of Hearts for IDAHO

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

Campuses across three of Sydney’s major universities will be transformed into a Sea of Hearts and information stalls will be set up to promote equality as students celebrate International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) next Thursday.

May14

ALL HAIL PRINCE!

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

If I was faced with the pressure of singlehandedly entertaining a sold-out Allphones Arena, which has a capacity of 21,000, I think I would instantaneously combust. Poof! Just like that, I’d be no more.

May14

Thousands turn out for marriage rallies

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

Thousands of people including high-profile politicians and entertainers turned out over the weekend at rallies across the country for a National Day of Action for Marriage Equality, intensifying the pressure on Australia's leaders to support the introduction of same-sex marriage.

May12

Male sex worker sentenced for ‘degrading’ killing of Sydney teacher

Written by // Michael Magnusson Categories // News + Politics, New South Wales

A 24-year-old male prostitute has been sentenced to 10 year’s jail for the “cruel and degrading death” of a Sydney teacher.

May10

Jacki Weaver to star at Pride In Diversity Awards

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

Academy Award-nominated actress Jacki Weaver will be the guest speaker at the annual Pride in Diversity Business Luncheon and Awards to be held next week in Sydney to commemorate Australia’s most diverse and LGBT-friendly workplaces.

May09

GLORIAs postponed

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

The third annual Gay & Lesbian Outrageous, Ridiculous and Ignorant Comment Awards (or GLORIAs) due to take place next week at NSW Parliament House has been postponed until sometime later this year.

May08

Aurora dinner to be of Titanic proportions

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

The Aurora Group’s eagerly awaited annual gala dinner will this year take inspiration from the Titanic to pay homage to the grandeur and tragedy of one of the world’s defining nautical disasters.