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 the drag superstarâs portrayal of Judy Garland. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio
Long time anti-LGBTQIA+ 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 drag performers as a central pillar of his campaign. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio
Young LGBTQIA+ people in Western Australia are continuing to face harassment, discrimination and fears of homelessness despite growing public acceptance and visibility, according to a new IDAHOBIT campaign, âI Just Want to Feel Safe,â launched by the Youth Pride Network, Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio.
Today is IDAHOBIT â the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, discrimination against intersex people, and Transphobia. đ
If you look through our articles recently you'll see that we've reported on widespread and increasing discrimination and violence against LGBTQIA+ people all around Australia. At the same time, we also have parents at an Adelaide school protesting the existence of IDAHOBIT day itself.
It's clear we all need to stand up against a resurgence of anti LGBTQ hatred.
Share this post. Show your solidarity. Stand with LGBTQIA+ communities everywhere.
#IDAHOBIT2026 #IDAHOBIT #LGBTQIA #lgbtqcommunity #lgbtqpride
Delta Goodrem has once again dazzled the Eurovision stage in the grand final this morning, delivering an impressive result. While we didn't win it was our best result since Dami Im performed in 2016. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio
Gender will become a major flashpoint in federal parliament next month, with Nationals MP Alison Penfold preparing a private memberâs bill seeking to define âtwo biological gendersâ within the Sex Discrimination Act following the Landmark Giggle V Tickle Ruling. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio
The Rainbow Shoelace Project Founder, 16 year old Abbie Jane, has found herself the target of vicious online trolls this week after posting her support for IDAHOBIT celebrations at Reynella East College in Adelaide. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio.
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. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio
Sydneyâs LGBTQIA+ business community will once again take centre stage later this year, with Buy Rainbow officially returning in October 2026 at a new CBD location. Read the full story at starobserver.com.au or link in our bio.
An appeal against the landmark Giggle v Tickle finding has been dismissed by the Federal Court this afternoon, with the Court setting aside the original finding of indirect discrimination in favour of direct discrimination.
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Beau Lamarre-Condon's mother has been denied bail and will remain behind bars for at least two months as she faces allegations of attempting to interfere with a key witness in her sonâs upcoming trial.
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Delta Goodrem has secured Australia's place in the Eurovision grand final with a show stopping, crystal-laden performance at the competition in Vienna this morning.
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