The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) has directed the NSW Police Commissioner to investigate allegations of misconduct following a drug operation at LGBTQIA+ venues on Sydney’s Oxford Street earlier this ...
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Jordan Hirst
New South Wales’ police watchdog has ordered a misconduct investigation into allegations of “heavy-handed” and “aggressive” drug raids on several […]
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NSW Greens, Cate Faehrmann, and independent MP for Sydney, Alex Greenwich, have called out the continued overpolicing of Oxford Street […]
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Queer folk are being encouraged to share their experiences for further investigation after recent reports of over-policing on Oxford Street. […]
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Longtime Oxford Street institution, Sydney Sauna, has had their official Instagram permanently suspended, representing the latest in a long line of LGBTQ+ and sex-positive community figures and businesses banned by ...
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The City of Sydney has committed to providing further support for local LGBTQ+ businesses, with a motion passed in a recent council meeting to see more dialogue between queer businesses ...
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Dean Arcuri
Qtopia Sydney has announced a stellar LGBTQ+ line-up for Pride Fest 2026, Sydney’s Queer Arts and Culture Festival. It’s their […]
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Sydney’s iconic Oxford Street, long considered the heart of Australia’s LGBTQIA+ nightlife and history, is facing renewed concern after new figures revealed nearly one in three shopfronts along the Darlinghurst ...
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Dean Arcuri
Sydney gay nightclub, Palms on Oxford, will reopen tonight after it was forced to close on Wednesday due to sidewalk […]
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Dean Arcuri
Sydney gay nightclub, Palms on Oxford, will reopen tonight after it was forced to close on Wednesday due to sidewalk […]
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Sydney’s queer cultural heart could soon see more of its past formally protected, as the City of Sydney announces new plans to heritage list a wave of historically significant LGBTQIA+ ...
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Dean Arcuri
The City of Sydney have proposed former sites of LGBTIQA+ pride and presence, Ruby Reds, Taxi Club and The Bookshop, […]
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The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Board have temporarily stood down Board Directors Damien Nguyen and Luna Choo. In a statement sent to members on Friday morning, the Board ...
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Maxi Shield has made her final journey down Oxford Street, with a funeral procession being held so loved ones and fans alike could say farewell to the beloved drag queen ...
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Dean Arcuri
Now that the glitter has settled from Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Sydney’s drag and LGBTQIA+ community will come […]
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Tonight, the 2026 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade is roaring, marching and shimmering with queer joy. While exact numbers are yet to be revealed, up to 300,000 people ...
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Greg Fisher will be stepping down from his role as the founding CEO of Qtopia, marking the end of a pivotal time in the organisation’s history. Chair of Qtopia Sydney ...
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Sydney is preparing to dance the night away next Saturday at Mardi Gras, with metro and rail services running for 24 hours for the first time ever, and plans for ...
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Oxford Street institution Stonewall Hotel will reopen to the public at 4pm today after a temporary closure of its main […]
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Are you ready for an evening that promises an absolutely unforgettable experience? Look no further than Glitter Club, the ultimate viewing experience for the 2026 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras ...
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