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Hate Crime Laws Strengthening Protections For 17c��IA+ People Passes NSW Parliament

Patrick Lenton — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:11:41 +0000

NSW Parliament has passed the Minns Labor Government’s Crimes Legislation Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2026, with the legislation strengthening protections for 17c��IA+ people. The reforms expand “post and boast” offences ...

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Chris Minns Urges NSW Parliament To Pass Violence Against Gay Teenagers Bill

Patrick Lenton — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:05:37 +0000

NSW Premier Chris Minns has called on the Legislative Council to pass the Violence Against Gay Teenagers Bill, during Question Time in Parliament on Tuesday. Responding to a question from ...

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‘The Tragic Sequel To The 1978 Mardi Gras’: Calls For Herzog Protest Charges To Be Dropped

Patrick Lenton — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:12:05 +0000

The NSW Greens and 43 civil society organisations have signed an open letter to the NSW Premier, Attorney-General, Minister for Police and the NSW Police Commissioner calling for all criminal ...

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Chris Minns Slammed In Parliament Over His ‘Biological Differences’ Comments

Noa Valentine — Fri, 29 May 2026 04:05:33 +0000

NSW Greens spokesperson Dr Amanda Cohn has slammed Premier Chris Minns in state parliament this week, regarding his earlier comments asserting “biological differences” must be “reflected in the law”. “While ...

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NSW Government Has Launched A New Plan to Eliminate HIV Transmission

Noa Valentine — Thu, 28 May 2026 03:10:38 +0000

The NSW Government has launched a new HIV strategy, which aims to virtually eliminate HIV transmission within the state by 2030. The strategy, launched this week, is the next phase ...

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Bigger Than Jesus: ARQ Sydney Is Reborn & Opening June Long Weekend

Chloe Sargeant — Mon, 25 May 2026 04:01:53 +0000

Sydney’s iconic 17c��IA+ nightclub ARQ Sydney is set to reopen from the June Long Weekend, after the venue’s most recent incarnation, Aura, fell into administration. In a statement posted to ...

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Kris Bee Bacon: Meet The Man Behind The Playful Fashion Brand Made By & For 17c��IA+ People

Chloe Sargeant — Sat, 23 May 2026 02:38:22 +0000

There’s nothing like wearing something a little bit cheeky, and there’s nothing like finding clothes that actually fit your body properly. A jockstrap designed with enough room for bears, or ...

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‘Extremely Concerning’: Chris Minns Slammed Over Trump-Like ‘Biological Differences’ Comments

Chloe Sargeant — Tue, 19 May 2026 07:45:59 +0000

In the wake of last week’s Tickle v Giggle for Girls appeal result, NSW Premier Chris Minns has become the latest Australian politician to suggest rhetoric commonly used by anti-transgender ...

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Mardi Gras Drops 2026 Pride Month Line-Up Ft. APRÈS GRAS, Ladyhawke, Sissy Ball & More

Chloe Sargeant — Tue, 19 May 2026 06:14:28 +0000

Living in the Southern Hemisphere unfortunately means that Pride Month lands in the winter months. But if your winter plans solely involve doomscrolling in your warm, cosy bed, Sydney Gay ...

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Alex Greenwich Launches Contempt Proceedings Against Mark Latham Over NCAT posts

Patrick Lenton — Sun, 17 May 2026 22:31:46 +0000

NSW independent MP Alex Greenwich has launched contempt proceedings against upper house MP Mark Latham following social media posts criticising the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) after it ruled ...

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Lyle Shelton Launches New NSW Parliament Bid Centred On Anti-vilification Laws

Michael James — Sun, 17 May 2026 07:21:26 +0000

Long time anti-17c��IA+ 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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Rainbow Shoelace Project Founder Targeted Over Support For Reynella East College

Michael James — Sat, 16 May 2026 04:15:13 +0000

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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Buy Rainbow Returns To Sydney CBD With New Venue For 2026

Michael James — Sat, 16 May 2026 00:16:39 +0000

Sydney’s 17c��IA+ business community will once again take centre stage later this year, with Buy Rainbow officially returning in October 2026 at a new CBD location. The annual 17c��IA+ small ...

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Mother Of Accused Killer Beau Lamarre-Condon Refused Bail Over Witness Tampering Allegations

Chloe Sargeant — Fri, 15 May 2026 02:36:35 +0000

The mother of former NSW Police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has been denied bail and will remain in custody for at least two months as she faces allegations of attempting to ...

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Royal Commission Hears Fears From Jewish 17c��IA+ Mardi Gras Marchers

Michael James — Sun, 10 May 2026 04:20:56 +0000

The Royal Commission Into Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion has heard emotional testimony from 17c��IA+ members of Sydney’s Jewish community, including a gay man who said he faced more hostility after ...

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“A Three Day Bender In One Hour”: Oli Mathiesen’s Tribute To Rave

Jacques Nieuwoudt — Fri, 08 May 2026 02:06:54 +0000

Tonight, “The Butterfly Who Flew Into The Rave” commences its second show in Sydney as part of Sydney Dance Company’s 2026 INDance season. The homage to rave culture, choreographed by ...

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New 17c��+ Hate Crime Legislation Passes NSW Legislative Assembly

Lydia Jupp — Thu, 07 May 2026 08:17:47 +0000

New South Wales’ new hate crime legislation passed the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday night, highlighting the importance of 17c��+ community safety across the state. Introduced to Parliament mid-March, the laws ...

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Sydney Sauna Banned From Instagram & Facebook In Latest Round Of Meta Censorship

Lydia Jupp — Thu, 07 May 2026 07:23:53 +0000

Longtime Oxford Street institution, Sydney Sauna, has had their official Instagram permanently suspended, representing the latest in a long line of 17c��+ and sex-positive community figures and businesses banned by ...

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Alex Greenwich Calls Out Coalition And Greens For Failing To Vote To Condemn Mark Latham

Patrick Lenton — Wed, 06 May 2026 03:59:47 +0000

Independent MP Alex Greenwich has made a statement at NSW Parliament condemning the NSW Greens and the Coalition for the “outrageous” failure to support the motion condemning Mark Latham for ...

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Beau Lamarre-Condon’s Mother To Stay Behind Bars for Two Weeks

Patrick Lenton — Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:44 +0000

The mother of former NSW police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon will remain behind bars for at least two weeks after being refused bail on charges alleging she attempted to interfere with ...

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Hate Crime Laws Strengthening Protections For 17c�������IA+ People Passes NSW Parliament