Michael James, Author at 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø /author/michael-james Setting Australia’s LGBTIA+ agenda since 1979 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:15:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2023/02/starobs.png Michael James, Author at 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø /author/michael-james 32 32 Gold Coast Pride Releases Their Fabulous Pride Month Community Calendar /news/gold-coast-pride-releases-their-fabulous-pride-month-community-calendar/242019 /news/gold-coast-pride-releases-their-fabulous-pride-month-community-calendar/242019#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:15:34 +0000 /?p=242019 The brand new Gold Coast Pride Collective have officially released the calendar for their 2026 Pride Month celebrations. Featuring over twenty events across the Gold Coast the calendar delivers something ...

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]]> /news/gold-coast-pride-releases-their-fabulous-pride-month-community-calendar/242019/feed 0 Our First Look At The Traitors Australia Is Here And It Is Camp AF /news/our-first-look-at-the-traitors-australia-is-here-and-it-is-camp-af/242015 /news/our-first-look-at-the-traitors-australia-is-here-and-it-is-camp-af/242015#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:50:04 +0000 /?p=242015 Aussies have been given their first glimpse into the revamped The Traitors Australia and it is proving to be as camp and dramatic as its international counterparts. Hosted by Gretel ...

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]]> /news/our-first-look-at-the-traitors-australia-is-here-and-it-is-camp-af/242015/feed 0 ‘Half Man’ Delivers A Powerful And Shocking Finale In The Must Watch Show Of The Year /news/half-man-delivers-a-powerful-and-shocking-finale-in-the-must-watch-show-of-the-year/241998 /news/half-man-delivers-a-powerful-and-shocking-finale-in-the-must-watch-show-of-the-year/241998#respond Sun, 31 May 2026 04:18:33 +0000 /?p=241998 Since launching six weeks ago, Half Man, the latest series from Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd has captivated audiences worldwide. The powerful queer drama that explores masculinity, sexuality, male loneliness, ...

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]]> /news/half-man-delivers-a-powerful-and-shocking-finale-in-the-must-watch-show-of-the-year/241998/feed 0 Drag Queen Pattie Gonia Calls Out Patagonia Over Trademark Lawsuit Against Her /news/drag-queen-pattie-gonia-calls-out-patagonia-over-trademark-lawsuit-against-her/242003 /news/drag-queen-pattie-gonia-calls-out-patagonia-over-trademark-lawsuit-against-her/242003#comments Sun, 31 May 2026 03:02:07 +0000 /?p=242003 Drag Queen Pattie Gonia has accused outdoor clothing giant Patagonia of attempting to silence environmental activism after the company launched legal action against the drag performer and climate advocate over ...

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]]> /news/drag-queen-pattie-gonia-calls-out-patagonia-over-trademark-lawsuit-against-her/242003/feed 1 Sir Ian McKellen Leads Protest Against Anti-17cÆð²ÝÉçÇøIA+ Laws Across The Commonwealth /news/sir-ian-mckellen-leads-protest-against-anti-lgbtqia-laws-across-the-commonwealth/242001 /news/sir-ian-mckellen-leads-protest-against-anti-lgbtqia-laws-across-the-commonwealth/242001#respond Sun, 31 May 2026 01:53:15 +0000 /?p=242001 Sir Ian McKellen has joined activists and 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇøIA+ refugees in London to protest the continued criminalisation of 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇøIA+ people across much of the Commonwealth. The veteran actor and long time ...

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]]> /news/sir-ian-mckellen-leads-protest-against-anti-lgbtqia-laws-across-the-commonwealth/242001/feed 0 Community Rallies Behind Drag Star Honey Davenport After International Mr Leather Win /news/community-rallies-behind-drag-star-honey-davenport-after-international-mr-leather-win/241986 /news/community-rallies-behind-drag-star-honey-davenport-after-international-mr-leather-win/241986#respond Sat, 30 May 2026 06:23:10 +0000 /?p=241986 Since winning the International Mr Leather Competition last week, Drag Race alumni Honey Davenport has faced plenty of criticism for his win. While many poured out their love and support ...

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]]> /news/community-rallies-behind-drag-star-honey-davenport-after-international-mr-leather-win/241986/feed 0 Pornhub Awards 2026: Girthmasterr & Drake Von Get Top Gong For Their Dongs /news/pornhub-awards-2026-girthmasterr-drake-von-get-top-gong-for-their-dongs/241987 /news/pornhub-awards-2026-girthmasterr-drake-von-get-top-gong-for-their-dongs/241987#respond Sat, 30 May 2026 04:52:07 +0000 /?p=241987 Controversial gay porn star Drake Von and popular Australian content maker Girthmasterr have won big at the 8th annual Pornhub awards this week. The pair were part of a long ...

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]]> /news/pornhub-awards-2026-girthmasterr-drake-von-get-top-gong-for-their-dongs/241987/feed 0 Alan Cumming Says The Traitors Taught Him One Lesson: ‘Never trust a housewife’ /news/alan-cumming-says-the-traitors-taught-him-one-lesson-never-trust-a-housewife/241992 /news/alan-cumming-says-the-traitors-taught-him-one-lesson-never-trust-a-housewife/241992#respond Sat, 30 May 2026 01:34:34 +0000 /?p=241992 Alan Cumming has delivered a characteristically sharp take on reality television, revealing that years spent hosting The Traitors have left him deeply sceptical of some of the genre’s biggest personalities. ...

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]]> /news/alan-cumming-says-the-traitors-taught-him-one-lesson-never-trust-a-housewife/241992/feed 0 Gay Gold Coast Trampolinist Kieran Growcott Is Fighting To Make His International Comeback /news/gay-gold-coast-trampolinist-kieran-growcott-is-fighting-to-make-his-international-comeback/241928 /news/gay-gold-coast-trampolinist-kieran-growcott-is-fighting-to-make-his-international-comeback/241928#respond Sun, 24 May 2026 05:37:48 +0000 /?p=241928 Openly gay trampoline athlete Kieran Growcott is preparing for an international comeback more than eight years after stepping away from elite competition, using his return to speak openly about mental ...

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]]> /news/gay-gold-coast-trampolinist-kieran-growcott-is-fighting-to-make-his-international-comeback/241928/feed 0 Ricky Martin Resumes Concert After Tear Gas Attack At Montenegro Show /news/ricky-martin-resumes-concert-after-tear-gas-attack-at-montenegro-show/241927 /news/ricky-martin-resumes-concert-after-tear-gas-attack-at-montenegro-show/241927#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 03:23:11 +0000 /?p=241927 Ricky Martin has reassured fans he is safe after a frightening tear gas incident forced him to abruptly leave the stage during a concert in Montenegro this week. The singer ...

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]]> /news/ricky-martin-resumes-concert-after-tear-gas-attack-at-montenegro-show/241927/feed 1 One Nation MP Jason Virgo Reveals His Boyfriend Is A Muslim Immigrant In Maiden Speech /news/one-nation-mp-jason-virgo-reveals-his-boyfriend-is-a-muslim-immigrant-in-maiden-speech/241929 /news/one-nation-mp-jason-virgo-reveals-his-boyfriend-is-a-muslim-immigrant-in-maiden-speech/241929#comments Sun, 24 May 2026 01:54:18 +0000 /?p=241929 Gay One Nation MP Jason Virgo has delivered an emotional speech in parliament this week, breaking down in tears when speaking about his sexuality and his boyfriend of eleven years. ...

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]]> /news/one-nation-mp-jason-virgo-reveals-his-boyfriend-is-a-muslim-immigrant-in-maiden-speech/241929/feed 1 The Official Stonewall Monument Is Now On America’s Endangered Places List /news/the-official-stonewall-monument-is-now-on-americas-endangered-places-list/241926 /news/the-official-stonewall-monument-is-now-on-americas-endangered-places-list/241926#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 04:35:54 +0000 /?p=241926 Stonewall, the birthplace of the modern 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇøIA+ rights movement has been placed on a major preservation watchlist, with advocates warning that attempts to erase queer and transgender history in the ...

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]]> /news/the-official-stonewall-monument-is-now-on-americas-endangered-places-list/241926/feed 1 Britney Spears Makes Strange Claims Against Her Mother In Wild New DUI Arrest Footage /news/britney-spears-makes-strange-claims-against-her-mother-in-wild-new-dui-arrest-footage/241922 /news/britney-spears-makes-strange-claims-against-her-mother-in-wild-new-dui-arrest-footage/241922#respond Sat, 23 May 2026 03:52:17 +0000 /?p=241922 Footage of pop star and gay icon Britney Spears being arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence has been released online and the footage features some wild ...

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]]> /news/britney-spears-makes-strange-claims-against-her-mother-in-wild-new-dui-arrest-footage/241922/feed 0 ‘Intern Pete’ Departs KISS FM and Kyle and Jackie O Show After Thirteen Years /news/intern-pete-departs-kiss-fm-and-kyle-and-jackie-o-show-after-thirteen-years/241915 /news/intern-pete-departs-kiss-fm-and-kyle-and-jackie-o-show-after-thirteen-years/241915#respond Sat, 23 May 2026 02:21:21 +0000 /?p=241915 After thirteen years working on Australia’s most controversial radio show Pete Deppeler has officially departed The Kyle and Jackie O Show and KISS FM. Deppeler has remained with the network ...

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]]> /news/intern-pete-departs-kiss-fm-and-kyle-and-jackie-o-show-after-thirteen-years/241915/feed 0 Jinkx Monsoon Earns Standing Ovation As Judy Garland In End Of The Rainbow /news/jinkx-monsoon-earns-standing-ovation-as-judy-garland-in-end-of-the-rainbow/241875 /news/jinkx-monsoon-earns-standing-ovation-as-judy-garland-in-end-of-the-rainbow/241875#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 08:07:14 +0000 /?p=241875 Jinkx Monsoon has received a standing ovation following the opening night of End of the Rainbow in London, with audience footage shared online showing theatre goers erupting into applause for ...

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]]> /news/jinkx-monsoon-earns-standing-ovation-as-judy-garland-in-end-of-the-rainbow/241875/feed 0 Lyle Shelton Launches New NSW Parliament Bid Centred On Anti-vilification Laws /news/lyle-shelton-launches-new-nsw-parliament-bid-centred-on-anti-vilification-laws/241867 /news/lyle-shelton-launches-new-nsw-parliament-bid-centred-on-anti-vilification-laws/241867#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 07:21:26 +0000 /?p=241867 Long time anti-17cÆð²ÝÉçÇøIA+ campaigner Lyle Shelton has announced he will run for the New South Wales Legislative Council at the next state election, positioning his ongoing legal battle with Brisbane ...

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]]> /news/lyle-shelton-launches-new-nsw-parliament-bid-centred-on-anti-vilification-laws/241867/feed 0 Delta Delivers Best Eurovision Result For Australia In A Decade /news/delta-delivers-best-eurovision-result-for-australia-in-a-decade/241871 /news/delta-delivers-best-eurovision-result-for-australia-in-a-decade/241871#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 00:30:50 +0000 /?p=241871 Delta Goodrem has once again dazzled the Eurovision stage in the grand final this morning delivering an impressive result. Whilst she didn’t take home the Eurovision trophy she did deliver ...

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]]> /news/delta-delivers-best-eurovision-result-for-australia-in-a-decade/241871/feed 0 Coalition Pushes New Gender Bill After Landmark Giggle V Tickle Ruling /news/coalition-pushes-new-gender-bill-after-landmark-giggle-v-tickle-ruling/241869 /news/coalition-pushes-new-gender-bill-after-landmark-giggle-v-tickle-ruling/241869#comments Sat, 16 May 2026 05:09:45 +0000 /?p=241869 Gender identity and transgender rights are again at the centre of Australia’s political debate, after Coalition MPs vowed to introduce new legislation defining sex as strictly male or female following ...

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]]> /news/coalition-pushes-new-gender-bill-after-landmark-giggle-v-tickle-ruling/241869/feed 4 Rainbow Shoelace Project Founder Targeted Over Support For Reynella East College /news/rainbow-shoelace-project-founder-targeted-over-support-for-reynella-east-college/241868 /news/rainbow-shoelace-project-founder-targeted-over-support-for-reynella-east-college/241868#respond Sat, 16 May 2026 04:15:13 +0000 /?p=241868 The Rainbow Shoelace Project Founder Abbie Jane has found herself the target of vicious online trolls this week. Abbie became the target of trolls after she posted a video in ...

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]]> /news/rainbow-shoelace-project-founder-targeted-over-support-for-reynella-east-college/241868/feed 0 Iran Is Demanding No Pride Flags Be Flown At The World Cup – Including At The Official Pride Match /news/iran-is-demanding-no-pride-flags-be-flown-at-the-world-cup-including-at-the-official-pride-match/241863 /news/iran-is-demanding-no-pride-flags-be-flown-at-the-world-cup-including-at-the-official-pride-match/241863#respond Sat, 16 May 2026 02:52:14 +0000 /?p=241863 The 2026 World Cup is facing mounting controversy after Iranian football officials formally demanded restrictions on Pride flags and protest banners during matches involving Iran. The request has intensified concern ...

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