Cool intentions: how Sweltering Cities aims to cool urban communities
Brandon Bear profiles Sweltering Cities, an organisation working with communities in our hottest suburbs to campaign for more liveable, equitable and sustainable cities.
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Meet the woman vying to be Australia’s first transgender parliamentarian
Hannah Maher is a proud transgender woman running as a NSW Senate candidate for the Reason Party in the federal election. She tells Brandon Bear how her candidacy was inspired by her trans journey and growing up in the bush.
A queer take on the end of the world
Queer editor Brandon Bear meets playwright Jacob Parker, whose intriguing new work – now showing at the Kings Cross Theatre – explores themes of sexuality and death through the prism of an apocalyptic event.
Aurora Group prepares for Metamorphosis LGBTQI+ charity ball
After having to cancel two of their annual balls due to Covid-19, this year’s Aurora Ball is going ahead, with the theme being ‘Metamorphosis’.
Mardi Gras: Paradiso Pool Party to cap off April festivities
While the iconic parade is behind us, this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festivities are continuing well into April – with the Paradiso Pool Party still to come.
LGBTQI community, advocates express relief over rejection of Latham’s ‘Trans Erasure Bill’
A wide range of LGBTQI community members and their allies have welcomed the NSW Government’s move to reject the Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill.
NSW to establish nation’s first LGBTIQ health centre
In an unprecedented commitment to the health of LGBTIQ communities, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has announced the state’s first ever LGBTIQ Health Strategy – which will include the establishment of a dedicated LGBTIQ health centre.
The lifeblood of Mardi Gras: its volunteers
The Sentinel meets the people who grease the wheels of Australia’s largest and best-known pride event, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
Adore Delano diving Down Under
The Sentinel speaks to RuPaul’s Drag Race fan favourite Adore Delano about their upcoming Australian tour, inspirations and newfound role as big sister to a generation of Gen Z fans.
Exploring the Queer Frontier at the 2022 Mardi Gras Film Festival
Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival director Lisa Rose talks us through the highlights of this year’s festival, which boasts films from 37 countries.